On December 6, 2017, Johnny Hallyday, iconic French singer and actor, died at the age of 74. Born Jean-Philippe Smet in Paris, Johnny Hallyday rose to fame within the French-speaking world during the 1960s. He became a household name in his native France, with a career that includes several albums and hit singles, film roles, and countless appearances in television and concert performances. He was anointed as a “French rock-and-roll legend” in his home country, and was said to be the French equivalent of Elvis Presley. Hallyday released his debut album Hello Johnny in 1960, and over the decades, achieved seven number one albums and twenty-nine number one singles in France. He achieved recognition and visibility across Europe, and was known for hits such as “Quelque Chose de Tennessee” and “Le Bon Temps Du Rock N Roll”. He was noted for his vocal ability and glamourous on-stage presence. In addition to music, he appeared in over thirty films, often playing the role of an anti-hero. He was preceded in death by his manager, Johnny Stark. He is survived by his wife Laeticia Hallyday, and four children. He will be remembered for his decades-long career of entertaining the French-speaking world.