Ange, one of the reference bands of French progressive rock, led by Christian Décamps.
Profile
- Origin
- Belfort, France
- Formed
- 1969
- Founding members
- Christian Décamps, Francis Décamps
- Current status
- Active, with Tristan Décamps at the helm since Christian Décamps’s withdrawal from the stage in February 2025
- Official website
- www.ange-updlm.com
Current lineup
- Christian Décamps — vocals, keyboards, accordion (1969–present; retired from the stage since 2025, continues as lyricist)
- Tristan Décamps — vocals, keyboards (1999–present, Christian’s son; frontman since 2025)
- Hassan Hajdi — guitar (1999–present)
- Thierry Sidhoum — bass (1999–present)
- Benoît Cazzulini — drums (2003–present)
Former members
- Francis Décamps — keyboards, vocals (1969–1995)
- Jean-Michel Brézovar — guitar, flute (1970–1977, 1988–1989, 1991–1995; died 2024)
- Daniel Haas — bass, acoustic guitar (1971–1977, 1988–1995)
- Gérard Jelsch — drums (1970–1974, 1994–1995)
- Hervé Rouyer — drums (1999–2003)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1972 | Caricatures |
| 1973 | Le Cimetière des Arlequins |
| 1974 | Au-delà du Délire |
| 1975 | Émile Jacotey |
| 1976 | Par les Fils de Mandrin |
| 1978 | Guet-Apens |
| 1980 | Vu d’un Chien |
| 1981 | Moteur! |
| 1982 | À propos de… |
| 1983 | La Gare de Troyes |
| 1984 | Fou |
| 1986 | Egna |
| 1987 | Tout Feu Tout Flamme… C’est Pour De Rire |
| 1989 | Sève Qui Peut |
| 1992 | Les Larmes du Dalaï Lama |
| 1999 | La Voiture à Eau |
| 2001 | Culinaire Lingus |
| 2005 | ? |
| 2007 | Souffleurs de Vers |
| 2010 | Le Bois Travaille Même le Dimanche |
| 2012 | Moyen-Âge |
| 2014 | Émile Jacotey Résurrection |
| 2018 | Heureux! |
| 2025 | Cunégonde |
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