[skywal_l]

Balavoine was a once in a generation talent. He was a great singer but more importantly an exceptional composer right next to Goldman.

He died at 36 and still he was able to write so many memorable songs.

Lady Marlene is not the most popular but I have fond memories of it.

[glandium]

When I saw the title, without opening the article, my first thought went to Balavoine. 1986 was tough, between the loss of Balavoine and that of Coluche. I was only 8, and they are the only memories I have from that year. (not that I have many memories from the surrounding years)

[WastingMyTime89]

> Balavoine […] once in a generation talent […] right next to Goldman

That’s a very loose definition of talent you have. There is a reason people think the 80s is a lost decade. We are talking about a terrible period in a country known for the general awfulness of its pop music.

Still a tragic and very unfortunate event.

[stickfigure]

> general awfulness of its pop music

What on earth? There are literally whole broadcast radio stations that play nothing but 80s pop music. If you don't like 80s music, you can get the fuck off my lawn.