Roland Gerbeau
Roland Gerbeau was born on November 12, 1919 in Vincennes, France. He lost his
father at the age of 13 and began work as a printer's apprentice. But something
happened to set him on the path to a different career: he won a singing
competition at Le Poste Parisien and decided to become an artist. He first
joined Richard Blareau's orchestra, which enabled him to perform in Paris.
During the Second World War, he was mobilized and sent to the Chantiers de
jeunesse. He resumed his singing tours in Paris and was spotted by Charles
Trenet, who offered him the chance to open for him at t...
