Eddy Mitchell Addresses Period of Silence from Longtime Friend Jacques Dutronc
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A recent interview revealed a temporary lapse in dialog between French music icons Eddy Mitchell and Jacques Dutronc, tho the pair’s decades-long friendship remains intact.
At 83, Eddy Mitchell continues to thrive in the music industry, recently reissuing tracks from his prosperous album Friends. While the project brought together a constellation of French musical talent, the noticeable absence of Jacques Dutronc sparked questions about the status of their relationship. In a conversation with Le Parisien,Mitchell addressed the brief period without contact,assuring fans that their bond remains strong.
A Weekly Ritual Interrupted
According to Mitchell, the pair typically connect on a weekly basis. “We usually talk every week,” he stated. However, he admitted to not having heard from Dutronc “for a while, for three weeks” exactly.Despite the unusual silence, Mitchell downplayed any concerns, noting that his friend was “fine, still with his cats…” during their last conversation.
The enduring friendship between mitchell and Dutronc is built on a foundation of shared interests, most notably a mutual love for comics. Both men are avid collectors, though their tastes differ slightly. “Yes, but for me, it’s original (comic book) panels. I’m not into the little thing, he’s a joke,” Mitchell quipped, highlighting their playful dynamic.
New Creative Pursuits
Beyond music, Mitchell is also pursuing a new creative endeavor: a western comic book titled Colt and Cognac. The project, slated for release in approximately a year and a half, features artwork by an Italian artist and a story penned by Mitchell himself. The narrative centers on a cognac producer who ventures to the United States to sell his wares. “It’s true that I have a comic book in progress… the story of a guy who makes cognac in Cognac and decides to go and sell it in the United States,” mitchell explained, adding with a laugh, “However, I’m not particularly a fan of cognac…”
The temporary pause in communication between mitchell and Dutronc serves as a reminder that even the most enduring friendships experience occasional quiet periods, but the underlying connection remains.Mitchell’s continued creative output and forthcoming comic book demonstrate his ongoing vitality and passion for artistic expression, solidifying his legacy as a cornerstone of French popular culture.
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