Lily Fayol was a French singer born on June 12, 1914, in Allevard, Isère. She began her artistic career shortly before World War II, and it was during this time that she met talent manager Johnny Stark, who would play a significant role in her subsequent success.
Throughout the 1940s, Fayol enjoyed a series of hits, including the popular songs La Guitare à Chiquita, Le gros Bill, Le Régiment des mandolines, Le Chapeau à plume, Les Trois bandits de Napoli, La Cane du Canada, and La Bouteille, among others.
In 1950, Fayol took on the starring role in the operetta Annie du Far-West, performing alongside Marcel Merkès at the prestigious Théâtre du Châtelet. Her talent extended beyond the stage, as she also appeared in several films, including La Tournée des Grands-Ducs in 1953 and La Gueule de l'autre in 1979.
Lily Fayol's personal life was marked by her marriage to the renowned cycling champion Maurice Roux. After leaving the world of showbusiness, the couple went on to establish a hotel together, where Fayol would eventually spend the latter years of her life.
Tragically, Lily Fayol passed away on May 15, 1999, in Saint-Raphaël, Var, leaving behind a legacy as one of France's most beloved and accomplished singers.
