Biography

Brel was also passionate about motocross and was Canadian champion in 125 cc in 1976.

In November 2006, he released 20 years on stage (20 ans de scène), in collaboration with accordionist Martial Dancourt.

In 1994, Bruno Brel published his first novel, 'Le Touareg blanc' with Éditions La panthère noire, the starting point for a new writing career. He wrote his second novel on 2005 'Le Boyau de la mort '. It recounts the days of his grandfather with King Albert I.

Just like his uncle Jacques, Bruno Brel embarked on a musical career. He had also taken over part of his uncle's track record but wanted to be seen as "Bruno 1" and not "Brel 2".

As of 2021, Bruno Brel resides in Lomprez near Wellin in the Belgian province of Luxembourg after having resided in Picardy (France) for a long time.