Jean-Jacques spent his youth in the small town of Saint-Brice-en-Coglès in Brittany together with his brothers and parents, both of whom were physicians. As a youngster, not partial to the advance of rock 'n' roll, he had a passion for Ferré and Brel. When his parents divorced in the early 1960s, he went to live with his mother in New York, allowing him to broaden his musical horizon and discover American music. While studying at the Lycée français, he learned to play the guitar. After returning to France to live with his father, he entered a TV talent show but was unsuccessful. Refusing to let him live the life of a "vagabond", his parents pressured him into studying medicine.
Early career
During his studies he discovered a passion for photography, which brought him into contact with the music business: through a family friend he had a chance to make record sleeves for artists like Alice Dona, Hervé Vilard and Gilbert Bécaud. The latter introduced him to producer Patrick Legrand (brother of composer Michel Legrand), to whom he showed some lyrics he had written. This started his career as a songwriter, writing for artists like Marie Laforêt and Gérard Lenorman. Soon after he signed a contract with Pathé-Marconi.
In 1974, Jean-Jacques, now using the stage name Nicolas Peyrac, released his first two singles, but to limited or no success.
Success
Just when he was about to lose his record deal with Pathé due to failure of success, Nicolas released the critically acclaimed 1975 song So far away from L.A., which made him an overnight star. Dropping his medical studies almost near the end (in his sixth year), he concentrated on his musical career, releasing his next hit song Et mon père ("And my father") for which he received a 'French Grammy', the prix de l’UNAC.[1] Within a few months, he became part of the most talented musicians of his generation.
Continuing the 1975 success, Nicolas released several albums, and was supporting act for stars like Serge Lama, Marie-Paule Belle et Dalida. He also regularly headlined, taking him all the way to Japan.
Decline
After the death of his mother in 1978, to whom he dedicated his fifth album J't'aimais, j'ai pas changé ("I loved you, I haven't changed"), Nicolas continued touring and releasing albums, but the times of hit records seemed a thing of the past. Although writing songs for stars like Johnny Hallyday and Plácido Domingo, his own career lost ground, and by the mid-eighties he focused on different passions, writing novels and directing. At the end of the eighties, Nicolas faced a relational crisis and professional difficulties, and he fell into a severe depression, abandoning the music scene and failing to finish his novel and songs he was writing.
Come-back
In 1992, Nicolas' close friend and colleague Michel Berger suddenly died of a heart attack, prompting him to take control of his life again. He started writing again, helped by former colleagues and friends, and released an album less than a year later. This marked his return to the spotlights, although it took some time for him to be fully back on track.
With his father's help, Nicolas emigrated to Montreal, Canada, giving him new energy and motivation. It is there he finished his novel, Qu'importe le boulevard où tu m'attends ("Whatever boulevard you wait for me"), published in 1994. In 1995, he temporarily returned to his father's home in Brittany, writing large parts of his 1995 album J'avance ("I progress"). Following its release, Nicolas extensively toured Quebec, and the following year he returned to France, starring at the Casino de Paris and the Bobino.
A conflict with his record company led to a two-year delay of his next album, Autrement ("Otherwise" or "Differently"), which was released in 1999 by an independent label. Although positively received by the critics, it failed to be noticed by the public.
2000s
Following the release of Autrement, Nicolas kept writing and recording almost non-stop. Through a friend he met his new manager, Pierre Illias, who arranged a record deal with BMG. A year later he released a new album, Seulement l'amour ("Only love"), followed in 2006 by Vice versa, both albums accompanied by extensive touring. 2006 also saw the publishing of his second novel, J'ai su dès le premier jour que je la tuerais ("I knew from day one I'd kill her"). In 2009 he released his latest album, Case départ ("Square one"), again followed by a tour, and his third novel, Elsa.
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This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately especially if potentially libelous or harmful Find sources Nicolas Peyrac news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2010 Learn how and when to remove this template message Nicolas Peyrac born 6 October 1949 in Rennes as Jean Jacques Tazartez is a French musician writer and photographer Nicolas Peyrac in Rennes October 2013 Contents 1 Youth 2 Early career 3 Success 4 Decline 5 Come back 6 2000s 7 Discography 8 Bibliography 9 References 10 External linksYouth EditJean Jacques spent his youth in the small town of Saint Brice en Cogles in Brittany together with his brothers and parents both of whom were physicians As a youngster not partial to the advance of rock n roll he had a passion for Ferre and Brel When his parents divorced in the early 1960s he went to live with his mother in New York allowing him to broaden his musical horizon and discover American music While studying at the Lycee francais he learned to play the guitar After returning to France to live with his father he entered a TV talent show but was unsuccessful Refusing to let him live the life of a vagabond his parents pressured him into studying medicine Early career EditDuring his studies he discovered a passion for photography which brought him into contact with the music business through a family friend he had a chance to make record sleeves for artists like Alice Dona Herve Vilard and Gilbert Becaud The latter introduced him to producer Patrick Legrand brother of composer Michel Legrand to whom he showed some lyrics he had written This started his career as a songwriter writing for artists like Marie Laforet and Gerard Lenorman Soon after he signed a contract with Pathe Marconi In 1974 Jean Jacques now using the stage name Nicolas Peyrac released his first two singles but to limited or no success Success EditJust when he was about to lose his record deal with Pathe due to failure of success Nicolas released the critically acclaimed 1975 song So far away from L A which made him an overnight star Dropping his medical studies almost near the end in his sixth year he concentrated on his musical career releasing his next hit song Et mon pere And my father for which he received a French Grammy the prix de l UNAC 1 Within a few months he became part of the most talented musicians of his generation Continuing the 1975 success Nicolas released several albums and was supporting act for stars like Serge Lama Marie Paule Belle et Dalida He also regularly headlined taking him all the way to Japan Decline EditAfter the death of his mother in 1978 to whom he dedicated his fifth album J t aimais j ai pas change I loved you I haven t changed Nicolas continued touring and releasing albums but the times of hit records seemed a thing of the past Although writing songs for stars like Johnny Hallyday and Placido Domingo his own career lost ground and by the mid eighties he focused on different passions writing novels and directing At the end of the eighties Nicolas faced a relational crisis and professional difficulties and he fell into a severe depression abandoning the music scene and failing to finish his novel and songs he was writing Come back EditIn 1992 Nicolas close friend and colleague Michel Berger suddenly died of a heart attack prompting him to take control of his life again He started writing again helped by former colleagues and friends and released an album less than a year later This marked his return to the spotlights although it took some time for him to be fully back on track With his father s help Nicolas emigrated to Montreal Canada giving him new energy and motivation It is there he finished his novel Qu importe le boulevard ou tu m attends Whatever boulevard you wait for me published in 1994 In 1995 he temporarily returned to his father s home in Brittany writing large parts of his 1995 album J avance I progress Following its release Nicolas extensively toured Quebec and the following year he returned to France starring at the Casino de Paris and the Bobino A conflict with his record company led to a two year delay of his next album Autrement Otherwise or Differently which was released in 1999 by an independent label Although positively received by the critics it failed to be noticed by the public 2000s EditFollowing the release of Autrement Nicolas kept writing and recording almost non stop Through a friend he met his new manager Pierre Illias who arranged a record deal with BMG A year later he released a new album Seulement l amour Only love followed in 2006 by Vice versa both albums accompanied by extensive touring 2006 also saw the publishing of his second novel J ai su des le premier jour que je la tuerais I knew from day one I d kill her In 2009 he released his latest album Case depart Square one again followed by a tour and his third novel Elsa Discography Edit1974 So Far Away From LA 1975 D ou venez vous 1976 Jumbo 1976 Quand pleure la petite fille 1977 Et la fete est finie 1978 J t aimais j ai pas change 1980 Disque d or 1980 Fait beau chez toi 1982 Elle sortait d un drole de cafe 1983 Flash back 1984 Neuvieme 1986 Laissez moi rever 1989 J t aimais trop j t aimerai tellement 1993 Tempete sur Ouessant 1995 J avance 1999 Autrement 2003 Seulement l amour 2005 Toujours une route compilation album List of studio albums with selected chart positions Title Title Peak chart positionsFRA 2 2006 Vice versa 1162009 Case depart 2011 Monterey 1082013 Et nous voila 88Bibliography Edit1994 Qu importe le boulevard ou tu m attends 2006 J ai su des le premier jour que je la tuerais 2009 ElsaReferences Edit L UNAC Grand Prix pour la chanson 1975 retrieved 14 December 2009 Discographie Nicolas Peyrac lescharts com in French Hung Medien Retrieved 27 October 2013 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons 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