Lucie, Fell for her, Person or even The important thing is to love, titles which made Pascal Obispo a figure in the French repertoire. By surrounding himself with renowned artists like Zazie – with whom he shares an extraordinary bond – the singer has meant something to an entire generation. Even today, he continues to engage his audience with his romantic ballads and rock influences.
In an interview given this Sunday, May 31 to our colleagues from Sunday newspaperthe artist, who succumbed to art therapy a year ago, notably returned to his difficult childhood with his mother. Although today the singer finds a perfect balance in his career, his private life has not always been rosy.
Pascal Obispo: his grueling childhood with his mother
On the occasion of the release of his new album, Heritage (Volume 2)Pascal Obispo took part in the interview. In the columns of Sunday newspaperl’interprète de Die tomorrow particularly focused on his complicated young years alongside his mother. After talking about his childhood memories linked to music and particularly to Michel Jonasz, the composer remembered some sadder moments from his young age.
“When I found myself alone with my mother after my parents’ divorceI discovered other songs: my mother continued to buy small records as soon as she had a little money. Which was not always the case.” confides Pascal Obispo. Significant moments for the artist which, ultimately, did not slow down his desire to make a career. Today, with the release of his new album, the singer continues to flourish.
Nicole Guérin: the pillar of her son, Pascal Obispo
Nicole Guérin, Pascal Obispo’s mother, has always been his driving force. During an interview given to Audrey Crespo-Mara for the TF1 show, Sept à huitthe artist returned on May 17 to the major impact of his mother on his daily life. After speaking about the art therapy that helped him heal his injuries, Pascal Obispo focused on his precariousness before success and on the way in which his mother supported him in this ordeal.
“We manage as best we can, we are helped by our mother obviously, because Mom was still quite present to help me from time to time to fill the fridge” he tells Thierry Ardisson’s ex-wife before adding: “I didn’t really feel the struggle, I had a form of anxiety, especially my mother, like all parents. But I have the impression that passion has completely obscured the mess in my life all this time.” A rage for life that has never left him.
