La Grande Sophie

Named for her impressive physical stature, singer, songwriter, and performer La Grande Sophie (born July 18, 1969 in Thionville, France) put her first band together in her early teens. Sophie moved to Marseilles initially for further schooling, but eventually wound up in the music world again before moving again to Paris in 1995 to help further her career. In 1996, Sophie caught the eye and ear of Jean-Lous Foulquier, a promoter and producer, who included her work on a compilation record, Le Son de Paris. In 1997, Sophie recorded and released her debut album, La Grande Sophie ...