Both discreet and influential, Yves Lapierre left his mark across Québec’s cultural landscape. The composer and arranger distinguished himself in many areas, from recording to film, television and advertising.
His credits include the music for Ding et Dong, a legendary Québec comedy directed by Alain Chartrand that made generations laugh. On television, he also contributed to the equally memorable Radio-Canada series Jamais deux sans toi, starring Jean Besré and Angèle Coutu.
In the world of songwriting, his list of collaborators is equally impressive. Yves Lapierre worked with some of the biggest voices in Québec and Acadian music, including Ginette Reno, Claude Léveillée, Robert Charlebois, Édith Butler, Renée Claude, Patsy Gallant, Jean Lapointe and Johanne Blouin.
Mr. Lapierre’s musical career began in the 1960s with the folk group Les Cailloux, where he played guitar and banjo while also singing and working as an arranger.
A few years after the group disbanded, Yves Lapierre cofounded Studio Tempo with François Cousineau and Bernard Scott, where they recorded albums and advertising jingles. It was through the studio that Mr. Lapierre worked with McDonald’s, alongside advertising agency Cossette, for nearly 20 years.
Everyone at SOCAN extends their deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and fans.