Singer-songwriter Jean-Pierre Ferland died on Saturday at the age of 89.
The one who marked Quebec with the song A chance we have died of natural causes, according to his agency. He was hospitalized on February 14 at the CHSLD Desy, in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, in the Lanaudière region.
Since the announcement of his death, personalities from all walks of life have reacted on social networks. Here are some general reactions.
Prime Minister François Legault praised on the X platform “a great builder of Quebec-French song”. “I listened to his album “Jaune” over and over again. So many great successes: “Le petit roi”, “I’m coming back to our home”, “Une chance qu’on s’a”… Author of the unforgettable “Un peu plus haute, un peu plus loin” by Ginette Reno on Mount Royal. He had the turn to talk to women. »
A great builder of Quebec-French song is leaving us.
I listened to his album “Jaune” on repeat.
So many great successes: “The Little King”, “I’m Coming Back to Ours”, “Une chance qu’on s’a”,…
Author of the unforgettable “Un peu plus haute, un peu plus loin” by Ginette Reno…— François Legault (@francoislegault) April 28, 2024
The Minister of Culture, Mathieu Lacombe, who was earlier in the day at the funeral of former Quebec minister Benoît Pelletier, wrote on X: “Definitely, the greats are leaving us these days. This is such sad news… We will miss his songs, his lyrics, his very personal style. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Thank you for everything, Mr. Ferland. »
Solidarity MP Vincent Marissal said a final goodbye: “In my soul and in my head… there will always be this great king of Quebec song. Goodbye, Mr Ferland and condolences to your loved ones. »
His supportive colleague Ruba Gazal preferred to remember his meeting with the artist by publishing on the gas station of Mr. Jean-Pierre Ferland’s father. Tonight, I’m listening to the unforgettable songs from his album “Jaune”. Thank you Mr. Ferland! »
It was in 2022 at the inauguration of Place Fleurs-de-Macadam where Mr. Jean-Pierre Ferland’s father’s gas station was located. Tonight, I’m listening to the unforgettable songs from his album Jaune. Thank you Mr. Ferland! My condolences to his family and loved ones. #polqc pic.twitter.com/OCGXfJwiCt
— Ruba Ghazal (@RubaGhazalQS) April 28, 2024
Bloc MP Denis Trudel said he was “in shock…” following the announcement. “A huge part of Quebec culture is disappearing. A giant has gone. An incomparable and eternal legacy,” he added. “Farewell and thank you Jean-Pierre Ferland. We will hum to you forever. »
MP and interim Liberal leader Marc Tanguay hailed “a true giant, a legend of Quebec music”, recalling that “his songs will remain engraved in our collective memory. Many of us will be humming them for a long time to come. Throughout a long career marked by success, let us note his album “Jaune” released in 1970, which is certainly, in Quebec, one of the best of all time. »
Conservative leader and former radio host Éric Duhaime described Jean-Pierre Ferland as a “giant of Quebec song” on that we have each other.” “It has deeply marked the Quebec imagination for several decades. On behalf of the Conservative Party of Quebec, I offer our sincere condolences to his family, his loved ones and his many fans,” added Mr. Duhaime.