Tens of thousands mourn Johnny Hallyday on the streets of Paris

French president makes emotional address calling for ‘people’s tribute’, as singer’s body is driven through capital on final journey

To the blast of electric guitars, the revving of Harley-Davidsons, applause and tears, France bade an emotional farewell to Johnny Hallyday, France’s rock and roll “national hero” on Saturdayyesterday.

The centre of Paris ground to a halt as the wave of national grief that has overwhelmed the country since the singer – aged 74, and known as the French Elvis – died broke early on Wednesday morning.

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from Music | The Guardian http://ift.tt/2A5Gt8d

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