Michel Bernholc (Paris, 10 July 1941 – Montreuil 5 June 2002)[3] was a French composer, arranger and producer.[1] Using the pseudonym Mike Steïphenson, he wrote and produced the 1971 hit "Burundi Black", which made #31 on the UK Singles Chart[2] and #74 in Australia.[4]
Michel Bernholc | |
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| Birth name | Michel Bernholc |
| Also known as | Burundi Steïphenson Black Mike Steïphenson |
| Born | 10 July 1941 |
| Origin | France[1] |
| Died | 5 June 2002 (aged 60) |
| Labels | Barclay Records[2] |
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He also wrote the Victoire Scott song "La Licorne D’or", which was covered by the Swedish symphonic metal band Therion on their fifteenth full-length musical album Les Fleurs du Mal.[5]
In 2002, Bernholc committed suicide by shooting himself in the head.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b "Michel Bernholc". Discogs. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ a b "BURUNDI STEIPHENSON BLACK". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
- ^ andtheconductoris.eu - Michel Bernholc
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 50. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Les Fleurs Du Mal (CD, Album)". Discogs. September 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ^ Bigot, Yves (2002-06-12). "Mort du musicien Michel Bernholc". Liberation (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-08.
External links edit
- Obituary (in French)