French composer, arranger, and conductor (1939–2004).
Born May 23rd, 1939 in 7th arrondissement of Lyon.
Died November 14th, 2004 at 65 years old in Santa Monica (cancer). [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson