Chilly Gonzales
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About
Jason Charles Beck, better known by his stage named Chilly Gonzales, has gained immense popularity as a varied and dynamic musician. He first rose to fame in the 1990s leading the rock band Son, then embarked on a solo career with genres ranging from rap to instrumentals.
Before Fame
He began teaching himself piano at the age of three after his older brother began taking lessons. He was later trained classically at McGill University.
Trivia
In May 2009, he broke the world record for longest solo-artist performance at the Ciné 13 Théâtre in Paris with over 27 hours of live performance.
Family Life
His brother is renowned film composter Christophe Beck; they have co-authored a number of musicals together.
Associated With
He has collaborated extensively with artists like Jane Birkin and Leslie Feist, including contributing to the Juno Award winning album The Reminder.
