She is one of the French’s favorite artists. In more than 60 years of career, Sheila has managed to go through the ages by constantly reinventing herself. This longevity makes her a true icon of popular song. And at 80, the singer is still not ready to retire. Indeed, after a triumphant tour celebrating 60 years of career across France, Belgium and Switzerland, she is currently presenting her new show which celebrates a life of hits. Sheila is passingée du yéyé au disco, from pop to rock, with no less than 27 albums which have sold more than 85 million copies.
A nice revenge for the one who was forbidden to perform on stage in her early days. “I worked with someone who was a record salesman and it wasn’t in his best interest. I had a very short health problem and then he used that to make me only do records. I did not experience the era of idols as I should have experienced it. I spent years trying to convince people because I was considered ‘the playback singer'”she explained to Emilie Mazoyer in the show Décibelsbroadcast on France 2.
Sheila announces the disappearance of her friend Alex Ligertwood, ex-singer of the group Santana
Monday May 4, Sheila wanted to pay tribute to one of her loved ones on her Instagram account. She was indeed mourned by the disappearance of the Scottish singer and guitarist Alex Ligertwood, mainly known for having been part of the group Santana, formed around the legendary guitarist Carlos Santana. “It is with immense sadness and a broken heart that I announce the death of my dear and sweet Alex Ligertwood, my husband of 25 years, whom I knew for 36 years”declared Shawn Brogan on Facebook. She specifies that the singer is“died peacefully in his sleep”two weeks after a last concert.
News that did not fail to move Sheila. “It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my friend Alex Ligertwood, the ex-singer of Santana. He went to join Keith Olsen, who left before him”wrote the singer on Instagram. “My American team is getting smaller… All that’s left is Jason Scheff. Alex sang backing vocals on tracks from the album Venue d’ailleurs. I kept a secret song that he wrote for me and that I will introduce you to one day. My heart is tight, thinking about him… I already miss him“she continued.
Sheila pays moving tribute to her deceased son
On April 7, Sheila also paid tribute to her son Ludovic Chancel, who died on July 7, 2017. April 7 is an important date for the singer, since it corresponds to the date of birth of her son. “April 7… ‘the most beautiful day of my days'”she wrote on Instagram to illustrate a black and white photo where we see her taking care of her son when he was still a baby. A touching tribute.
