Karl Tremblay was the lead singer and cofounder of the Quebec folk rock band Les Cowboys Fringants.
- Died: November 15, 2023 (Who else died on November 15?)
- Details of death: Died of prostate cancer at the age of 47.
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Karl Tremblay’s legacy
Tremblay co-founded Les Cowboys Fringants in 1995 as part of Quebec’s néo-trad music movement. The band released their first album, “12 grandes chansons,” in 1997, and they began building a following based in part on Tremblay’s charisma in live performances. Their music was often politically focused, commenting on the issues of the day. Tremblay occasionally wrote songs for the band, including “Ruelle Laurier.” Les Cowboys Fringants were honored with 17 Felix Awards, Quebec’s honors for musicians and comedians.
Tremblay also appeared on the TV show “M.net,” reviewing video games. He continued recording and performing with Les Cowboys Fringants throughout his life, including after his 2020 cancer diagnosis, though the band had to cancel some recent dates. He most recently performed with Les Cowboys Fringants to a crowd of 90,000 at the Festival d’été de Québec in July.
Tributes to Karl Tremblay
Full obituary: CTV News
