Gérard Rinaldi, lead singer of Les Charlots, was part of the group's great
adventure from the 1960s (accompanying Antoine) to the hits of the 1970s ("Sois
érotique", "Merci patron"), including the cult films Le Grand bazar and Les
Charlots en Espagne. In the 1980s, he was known for his roles in TV series(Marc
et Sophie) and a theatrical career. He died on March 2, 2012 at the age of 69.