Former Manchester United player Eric Cantona, known for his on-field antics and acting career, has now embarked on a music career. After teaching himself guitar and writing songs during lockdown, Cantona signed a deal with a classical label and is currently on tour in the UK and Ireland. He performs with a cellist and pianist, captivating audiences with his unique style and persona.
stalwart for five seasons in the 90s, took to the stage for a remarkable third, or even fourth act: Eric The Rock Star .who retired at 30; the action-man who took umbrage at a fan’s abuse by launching himself into the crowd and karate-kicking him; the celebrity who let Ken Loach cast him as the titular godhead in 2009 film,During lockdown Cantona, now 57, taught himself guitar. Then he wrote 30-odd songs.
We were off into a succession of perfectly composed, wee-hours portraits of desperate romance and misunderstood men As the simple but effective light show transported us to a subterranean Parisian cabaret, he strode on stage slowly, an imposing figure in shin-length overcoat, white shirt, red tracksuit trousers, chunky red boots and tinted glasses.
Throughout, Cantona purred, growled, muttered, whistled, spoke-sang and held us rapt, his between-song chat comprising yet more poetry and gnomic tributes to bright lights and familiar faces.As the standing ovation and lusty cheers reverberated, one thing was clear: le roi est mort, longue vie au roi!Reality TV
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