French pop balladeer Marc Lavoine transcended the matinee-idol trappings of his early career with a series of melancholy and profoundly intimate LPs exploring issues both personal and political. In 1983, he issued his debut single, and with the blockbuster follow-up "Pour une Biguine Avec Toi," he emerged as the premier romantic crooner of his generation, his success galvanized by his rugged good looks and warm, tender vocals. With 1993's Faux Rêveur, produced by the illustrious Tony Visconti, Lavoine introduced a darker, more world-weary approach that grew more pronounced in the years to follow. He also restarted his acting career with roles in L'Enfer, Cabaret, and Les Menteurs. ~ Jason Ankeny