La Famille Soucy

Canadian (Québec) musical group composed of one and the same family and working in the traditional register. Founded by Isidore Soucy and completed by Isidore's wife, Laura, and their other children Fernande, Thérèse, Eugène, and Marie-Ange, had great success with their 78-rpm recordings for RCA of "Des Fraises Et Des Framboises" in 1949 and "Prendre Un Verre De Bière, Mon Minou" in 1950, the latter selling more than 100,000 copies, an exceptional figure for the day. The family performed in Montreal nightclubs, had a nightly program in 1956 on CKVL Verdun, and made its TV debut on NBC while touring in the US. After Isidore's death, Fernando Soucy continued to perform. He led La Famille Soucy in concert at Expo 67. The group ceased its activities in the autumn of 1975 in this form, shortly after Fernando's death.

The group resumed its activities in 2016 after a more than fruitful meeting at Les Studios Opus. Yanick Soucy Marsan (grandson of Fernando), descendant of the 4th generation, as well as his long-time colleague Serge Ladouceur were the instigators of the group's rebirth.
Father of Fernando Soucy.

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