The announcement takes on a special significance when one considers the place Thiéfaine occupies in French music. Since the 1970s, he has built a unique career, largely on the fringes of trends and the traditional pop music scene. With 18 studio albums and songs that have become iconic, such as ‘La Fille du coupeur de joints’ and ‘Lorelei Sebasto Cha’, he has built up a fanbase of exceptional loyalty. The organisers of his tour present him as one of the leading figures of French rock music.
And that is perhaps what makes this announcement so special. Thiéfaine is not quietly fading from the scene. He is still choosing music.
There remain concerts, songs and that strange bond which has united an artist with his listeners for decades. But this time, everyone will know as they enter the venue that these performances are no longer quite like the others.
Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine has chosen to turn his farewell into a tour. One last time on stage before the silence.
