Biography
Who is Henri Dès?
Early life and birth
The performer was born as Henri Destraz on December 14, 1940. His place of birth is the town of Renens, located within Switzerland. He is currently 85 years old.
Musical career and Eurovision
Henri Dès began his professional music career in the late 1960s. He won the Sopot International Song Festival in 1969. In 1970, he released his debut album titled Retour. During that same year, he represented Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest, performing the song Retour and securing fourth place.
He later participated in the Swiss national final for the Eurovision Song Contest in 1976. During this event, he performed the song C'est pour la vie and once again achieved a fourth-place result. His musical work has focused heavily on the genre of children's music, earning him acclaim in various French-speaking countries across Europe.
Business and activism
Beyond his work as a recording artist, Henri established his own record label called Disques Mary-Josée. He chose to name this company after his wife. His career has spanned several decades as a composer and songwriter.
Henri has also been involved in public social causes. On March 15, 2019, he attended a protest in Lausanne. He joined local school children who were demonstrating against climate change.
Family life
The artist has two children named Pierrick Destraz and Camille Destraz. He has maintained a long career in the entertainment industry while raising his family in Switzerland.
Birthday and age
Henri Dès was born on December 14, 1940, which makes Henri 85 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Henri shares the date with 66 other famous people.
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