Les Innocents

This article is about the French rock band. For the 1987 French film, see Les Innocents (film). For other uses, see The Innocents (disambiguation).
Les Innocents
Origin Lille, France
Genres Rock, Pop
Years active

1982-1999;

2013–present
Labels Virgin
Website www.lesinnocents.fr
Members Jean-Philippe Nataf
Jean-Christophe Urbain
Past members Michael Rushton
Bernard Viguié
Christopher Board
Pierre Morin

Les Innocents is a French rock/pop band, a duet composed of Jean-Philippe Nataf (nicknamed Jipé, vocals, guitar) and Jean-Christophe Urbain (nicknamed Jean-Chri, vocals, guitar, keyboards) from 1982 to 1999, then 2013 onwards. Former members include Michael Rushton (drums), Bernard Viguie (bass), Rico (bass) and Pierre Morin (drums).

Biography

The band was founded in 1982 in Lille and had their initial success with the single "Jodie" (1987), and their first album Cent Mètres au Paradis (1989).[1] In 1992 they produced their album Fous à lier, which became their first major success.[2] "L'autre Finistere", the main single of the album, was extensively played by French radios in 1992. The next album, Post Partum, confirmed their talent and popularity, and took them to the peak of their fame. "Colore" was one of the most aired singles of 1996.

They released a self-titled album in 1999, which ultimately led to their separation in 2000, in part because of lukewarm sales, as well as some internal musical differences. JP Nataf continued a solo career, while Jean-Christophe Urbain focused on producing and writing for other artists. The pair eventually met again in 2003 for the release of their best of named "Meilleurs Souvenirs".[1]

Jean-Philippe Nataf and Jean-Christophe Urbain are close friends of the singer Jil Caplan, with whom they have worked. Jean-Christophe Urbain eventually became her life partner.

The duet reformed in 2013 and have been performing small concerts on a regular basis since then. They eventually recorded a new album, named "Mandarine", released in 2015.

Members

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation

Singles and EPs

With peak positions in French SNEP Singles Chart:[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Les Innocents MCM.net (Retrieved February 10, 2008)
  2. ↑ Elia Habib, Muz hit. tubes, p. 266 (ISBN 2-9518832-0-X)
  3. ↑ Les Inncoent's singles, in French Singles Charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved February 10, 2008)
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