Johnny Farago

Real Name: Jean-Yves Béland

Canadian Rock 'N Roll singer born June 15, 1944 in Quebec City and died July 31, 1997. In 1964 became a member of Les Mercedes. By 1967 he left the band to pursue a solo career. He became quite popular in the second half of 1960s, mainly through French versions of American hits. He began his artistic career after winning an Elvis Presley look-alike contest in 1960. He spent much of his career imitating him both visually as well as recording cover versions of his songs as a tribute to "The King".