Yannick BONS is a singer, dancer and look-alike of the famous singer Claude François. He was born on September 19, 1989, in Béziers. He was the third child of five siblings.
He grew up in the world of flea markets, where with his older brother, he found his first Claude François records. Her passion for him began at that moment. Indeed, at the age of 7, he discovered an artist who touched him with his talent, his breathtaking stage expression, but also his poignant story and his tragic death. Then at the age of 12, he became her idol, her reference, her refuge. This singer, musician, author, composer, dancer and choreographer fascinated him so much that at the age of 19, he already knew his entire repertoire by heart.
He then appeared in karaoke where he was noticed by many people for his vocal similarities with Cloclo. This warm contact with the public was the trigger. Thanks to his enthusiasm for this mythical singer, he began his own career
artistic. For the past 10 years, he has been successfully touring all over France, with his dancers, where he presents dazzling shows. He was able to conquer an audience, touched by his fervour and seduced by his talent. He also gave performances in Belgium, where Claude was so popular and where everyone was looking forward to him. Going on stage to pay tribute to his role model is an obvious choice for him. Yannick also performed at the Dannemois mill in 2018 and 2019. He was contacted again by the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Lescure. On December 12, he will give a new show in this unique place, imbued with the presence of Claude François.
His performances are remarkable. Yannick embellishes life and gives dreams to his audience and fans. He also contributes to making his idol known and loved by new generations. His uncanny resemblance, his voice so similar touches his audience, transports them and makes them truly happy, so much does he give of themselves, like Claude. When you have seen Yannick BONS once on stage, you only want to see him again and again. This charismatic young artist also seduces for his sensitivity and his deep generosity.
As a tribute to Claude François, Yannick participated in programs and reports where his talent and passion for Claude were honored, allowing him to discover the extraordinary artist that was Claude François. He had the opportunity to perform for the first part of the singer Dave in 2016, whom he will then meet again in 2018, invited by the journalist Jean-Pierre Pasqualini. on the set of Michel Drucker for a press conference for the Télé-Melody channel; with Marcel Amont, Sheila. Her career led her to meet Claude François' relatives, including his ex-Clodettes and his children. At the request of an author, he also testified about what Cloclo means to him and how it inspires his life, in a book that will soon be released on the artist.
Yannick has now started to record his own songs, to the delight of his loyal audience. This young artist is certainly one of the great discoveries of this decade.
He was able to share all his love and admiration for Claude. Thanks to him, the legend of Cloclo remains. But his talent belongs to him. With the strength of his energy and determination, he has risen to the rank of the greats. The public, which first loved him for Claude, now loves him for himself.