Éric Cantona isn’t as new to the scene as he claims. Having contributed lyrics for Lady Sir, a duo formed by his wife, actress and singer Rachida Brakni and Gaëtan Roussel, he had already ventured behind the mic on a few occasions.
For someone who has striven his whole career to elevate the sport to new artistic heights, whose personal Pantheon includes Johan Cruyff and Jim Morrison, this goes beyond the mere symbol. It’s a life dream that has become a reality.
“Music has always been a part of my life. I’ve always had music playing. Why start today, so many years later? Simply because I had lacked the time before. During lockdown, I finally managed to give the guitar a serious go, and even though I’m still a poor guitarist, I felt confident enough to whip a few songs into shape”.