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JusticeFrédéric François attacked by a fan for “concealed work”
The star of the French song would have used the services of an admirer without paying him. He will have to explain himself before the tribunal des prud-hommes. Other complaints could follow.
Star of French song for several decades, Frédéric François is accused by some fans of being a deadbeat.
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Star of French song for several decades, Frédéric François must appear on May 22 before the industrial tribunal of Boulogne-sur-Mer (F). Interpreter of hits such as “Chicago”, “I love you Italian” or “My heart tells you I love you”, the 72-year-old artist is accused by a fan of “concealed work”.
A great admirer of Frédéric François, David – who had a Facebook page dedicated to the star – met him via the social network. Invited to a show by the singer’s son, he struck up a friendly bond with the star. “The father and the son told me that they liked my work very much, that I was going to continue to do it, but with information coming directly from them”, explains David in “La Voix du Nord”.
On all fronts
He would then have worked more and more for Frédéric François, accompanying him on tour and even participating in the production of his album “Duo”, by organizing duets with Laurent Voulzy, Adamo, Dave and Bénabar. “I was on all fronts. Everyone knew me, ”says David to our colleagues. But all this without ultimately receiving a salary.
David’s lawyer clarifies to our colleagues: “There was no declaration at the time of hiring or payment of the related salaries. The opposing party refuses to recognize it but we have documents which justify it. On the side of Frédéric François’s lawyer, the story is obviously different: according to her, David has never been “full-time employee”.
“It brews a lot of species”
According to our colleagues, about fifteen other fans would also have ensured the communication and marketing of Frédéric François, in order to promote his tours or to sell derivative products during his concerts. “You should know that in terms of derivative products, the turnover of concerts by Frédéric François exceeds what big names like Michel Sardou have experienced. It brews a lot of species, “says a former relative of the singer, to the” Parisian “.
A photographer, Patrick Carpentier, also criticizes the star for having used professional shots without telling him. Or pay the fees. For example, two of his photos have appeared since 2019 on a commemorative plaque fixed to the wall of the family home of Frédéric François, in his Sicilian village of origin. “His ideal son-in-law profile disappears as soon as we talk about money”, declares a former friend of the artist. Other complaints could soon be filed against the singer, specify “La Voix du Nord” and “Le Parisien”.
