Bertrand Charles Elie Couture, known professionally as Charlélie Couture, is a French-American musician and multi-disciplinary artist born on February 26, 1956, in Nancy. He has released over 25 albums and 17 film soundtracks, and has showcased his work in numerous exhibitions of paintings and photographs.
Couture's music career began with the release of his debut album, 12 Chansons dans la Sciure, in 1978, followed by Le Pêcheur in 1979 and Pochette surprise in 1981. He then signed with Island Records, becoming the first French artist on the label, and released the album Poèmes Rock in New York.
In addition to his music, Couture is also a prolific artist, having founded the Local à Louer group of photographers, painters, poets, and launching an art journal, Le Télégramme. He has also held exhibitions of his drawings and watercolours in Paris and has continued to record and tour throughout his career.
In the 1990s, Couture's focus shifted towards photography, drawings, and paintings, and he released a blues-influenced album, Casque Nu, in Chicago. He was awarded the title of Officier du Mérite National in 1998 and has worked extensively on poster design, including creating posters for the 2002 Davis Cup Final between France and Russia.
In 2004, Couture settled in New York, where he released two albums, Double Vue and New Yor-Cœur. He has continued to work on various projects, including preparing posters and publicity for tennis tournaments.
