Nor is his success limited to the occasional live act - at one point in the year 'Johnny' had no less than 11 albums in the French top 50. Hallyday has reached almost iconic status, perhaps thanks to his ability to embody the glorious yesteryears of Gallic values and music. In France old rock stars don't die, they just carry on recording. While making it abroad is often, sadly, seen as a ticket out of France, there is also a diverse scene burgeoning closer to home. With an average of 60 concerts per night and around 200 venues, there's something for everyone's taste and budget, from Senegalese hip hop to didgeridoo.
Parisian audiences are open minded and eclectic.
Bear in mind that concerts rarely start at the advertised time and, as if by magic, the audience turns up just as the first few bars are being played. All rights reserved.