Canadian pop singer prominent in the disco era Roger Prud’homme, better known by the stage name of Martin Stevens passed away on July 5, 2023, at age 69.
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Stevens’ demise was confirmed by Productions Showbizz, a talent agency, via Facebook.
Born on October 3, 1953, and a francophone from Verdun, Quebec, Stevens recorded a number of French-language singles in the 1970s, including “J’aime la musique (Comme un fou)” and “Sans ton amour”.
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His self-titled debut album, released in 1978, consisted entirely of French material except for his cover of Vanda & Young’s “Love Is in the Air”. His version of the song debuted on the Canadian charts in July 1978.
Stevens also received a Juno nomination in 1980 for “Midnight Music,” the title track from his all-English album, released in 1979. Also in 1979, he was nominated for male vocalist of the Year and disco album of the Year at the ADISQ Awards.
Stevens published his autobiography, Sexe, Drogue et Disco in 2007.
Source: abtc.ng
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