G�rard Manset is a French singer-songwriter, painter, photographer and writer. He is best known for his musical work. Since 1972, the covers of his albums state his name as simply "Manset". Manset spent his childhood in the suburbs of Paris and then in the sixteenth arrondissement of Paris. He failed his baccalaur�at due to the degree of a failing grade in French. In 1964, Manset was the recipient of the Concours g�n�ral, and enrolled in the �cole Nationale Sup�rieure des Arts D�coratifs. The Salon d'Automne welcomed Manset in its engraving section in 1966. Manset's work was also shown at the Paris Salon. At the same time Manset approached various French advertising agencies with his drawings, without success, however. Manset began to play guitar, but was also interested in the drums. He borrowed his sister's piano book, and began learning to play it as well. 

August 21st, 1945 in Saint-Cloud (Age 79)