French singer Christophe passed away last week at 74 of a pulmonary disease. Christophe quickly became famous for his variety songs such as Aline and Les Mots Bleus (The Blue Words). As one of the most popular French variety singers of the 70s he has collaborated with many French artists of all generations.
Magnum photographer Jean Gaumy met him in 1974 at the Brasserie Flo.