IHe was one of the major figures in the production of concerts in France. Gérard Drouot died at the age of 69 from leukemia, his company said on Monday (January 10). According to The Parisian, the sixty-year-old was hospitalized in November in a hospital in the Paris region.
Its structure, Gérard Drouot Productions, had made a name in the sector since its founding in Strasbourg in 1986. “Gérard was one of the pioneers of the performing arts and has led a unique career in France of more than 40 years, producing the most beautiful concerts by the most beautiful artists he has accompanied from the smallest venues to the largest ”, we can read in the press release sent by his company.
A major producer of celebrity concerts
Born April 29, 1952, Gérard Drouot wanted to be a doctor. The native of Reims finally became the organizer of the greatest rock, pop and jazz concerts of the past forty years. His name has been associated in particular during his career with renowned artists and groups such as AC / DC, U2, Leonard Cohen, Kylie Minogue, Elton John, Joan Baez, Lenny Kravitz and Zucchero.
