Jean-François Pauzé
Jean-François Pauzé | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | JF Pauzé |
| Born | September 12, 1975 Repentigny, Québec |
| Occupation | Songwriter |
Jean-François Pauzé (born 12 September 1975), known as JF Pauzé, is a Québécois songwriter and musician known for being the guitarist and a member of the group Les Cowboys Fringants which he co-founded with singer Karl Tremblay in 1994.[1] He is the principal lyricist and composer of the band, having written most of their songs released since the 1990's.[2]
Although he's not the principal singer, he plays a key role into spreading the message of the group and its musical style. His texts are ones of protestation, addressing themes about social issues, political debates, environment preservation, by combining humour, emotion and poetry.[3]
Early life
Jean-François Pauzé was born on 12 September 1975, in Repentigny. Both of his parents are teachers. There, he lived a great and peaceful childhood, wich will lead him to describe it nostalgically in the songs Banlieue and Rue des souvenirs.
Self-thaught, he will learn the ropes of guitar's play. In September of the year 1994, into the changing room of the Repentigny Jets, a Junior B hockey team, he meets Karl Tremblay. This is an important encounter for both who have academic difficulties.
Awards
- 2003: Miroir Award for the french expression song of the Festival d'été de Québec
- 2005: Félix Award for the song of the year at the ADISQ Gala (for Les Étoiles Filantes)
- 2020: Félix Award for the song of the year at the ADISQ (for L'Amérique Pleure)[4]
- 2020: Songwriter of the year Award at the 31th SOCAN Gala
- 2023: Medal of honor from the National Assembly of Quebec
- 2023: Laureate of the Miroir de la Renommée Award of the Festival d'été de Québec
- 2024: Honorary doctorate from the Université du Québec en Outaouais
- 2024: Compagnon de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres du Québec
- 2024: Prix Patriote de l'Année from SSJB
- 2024: Félix Award for the songwriter of the year at the ADISQ Gala[5]
- 2024: Félix Award for the song of the year at the ADISQ Gala (for La Fin du Show)[5]
- 2024: Félix Award script of the spectacle of the year at the ADISQ Gala (with Sébastien Soldevila and Olivier Kemeid for the musical comedy Pub Royal)
See also
References
- ^ "Les Cowboys Fringants singer was the voice of a distinct nation". The Globe and Mail. 2023-11-22. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Quebec Mourns the Passing of Karl Tremblay from Les Cowboys Fringants | Billboard Canada". ca.billboard.com. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Brendan Kelly: Les Cowboys Fringants dominate ADISQ Gala". Montreal Gazette. 2025-11-04. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ ICI.Radio-Canada.ca, Zone Arts- (2020-11-02). "Les Cowboys Fringants et Louis-Jean Cormier, grands vainqueurs du Gala de l'ADISQ". Radio-Canada (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ a b ICI.Radio-Canada.ca, Zone Arts- (2024-11-04). "Le Gala de l'ADISQ, dominé par Les Cowboys Fringants". Radio-Canada (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2025-06-16.