Noir Désir

Noir Désir — pop artist from FR.

French alternative band Noir Désir, formed in the early-80s, consisted of vocalist/guitarist Bertrand Cantat, guitarist Serge Teyssot-Gay, bassist Frédéric…

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popfrench popchansonrockrockfrench rockrock alternatif francaisalternative rockblues rockreggaefrench reggae

Influential: 60.86% Fanbase: 49.77% Trending: 66.40%

As of: 2025-09-06

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Score: DMDB 60.86% | Fanbase 49.77% | Trending 66.40% | CAREER STAGE: MAINSTREAM

Biography

French alternative band Noir Désir, formed in the early-80s, consisted of vocalist/guitarist Bertrand Cantat, guitarist Serge Teyssot-Gay, bassist Frédéric Vidalenc, and drummer Denis Barthe. Their debut EP, Ou Veux-Tu Que J'Regarde, was released in 1987, followed by their first full-length album, Veuillez Rendre l'Âme (A Qui Elle Appartient) in 1989. With their second album, Du Ciment Sous les Plaines (1990), the band's punk-inspired sound gained prominence, evolving further on Tostaky (1992) and 666667 Club (1996). In 2003, lead singer Bertrand Cantat was convicted of manslaughter after a domestic dispute resulted in the death of his girlfriend, actress Marie Trintignant. Cantat served a four-year prison sentence.

Noir Désir continued releasing albums throughout the early 2000s, maintaining their distinct alternative rock style. Despite their success, Cantat's legal troubles overshadowed the band's music, leading to a period of hiatus and eventual dissolution. Noir Désir's legacy remains significant in the French music scene, showcasing a blend of raw energy and poetic lyricism that captured the essence of their era.