Bill Baxter (band)


Bill Baxter is a French group composed of Joe Cool, Louis Primo and Bô Geste. They are particularly known for their 1985 hit single "Embrasse-moi, idiot!".

History

The group signed with the Virgin label that published their first single "Petit avec des grandes oreilles" in 1982, then the mini-album La Belle vie in 1983. In 1985, Bill Baxter recorded Embrasse-moi, idiot!, a musical produced by Patrick Timsit, inspired by Billy Wilder's film. The single of the same name was a success during the 1985 summer, reaching number 7 on the French SNEP Singles Chart. In 1987, the single "Bienvenue à Paris" was released, which was a duet with the londonian singer Tippa Irie. In the 1990s, the group decided to devote itself to the audio-visual for the TV program Les Guignols de l'Info, including "Reviens JPP reviens" and "La Combine à Nanard".
Laurent Ganem also composed the song "Plus rien n'est comme avant", published on Sylvie Vartan's album Sylvie. He is the president of the varieties commission of the SACEM.

Discography

Albums

  • 1986 : ''Embrasse-moi, idiot!''

Singles

  • 1982 : "Petit avec des grandes oreilles"
  • 1985 : "Embrasse-moi, idiot" - #7 in France
  • 1986 : "Ding Dong"
  • 1986 : "L'Amour en capitale"
  • 1987 : "Bienvenue à Paris"