album · September 7, 1982

La Peur

Universal Music Division Mercury RecordsSee this day
rockhard rock

The 1982 album 'La Peur' found Hallyday embracing a harder, more contemporary hard rock sound, moving away from the more pop-oriented material of previous years. This record marked a significant stylistic shift in his long career.

Johnny Hallyday was a French rock and roll singer, often called the "French Elvis." By 1982, he had been a dominant figure in French music for over two decades, known for his electrifying live performances and his ability to adapt rock music for French audiences.

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