In the 1970s, it was impossible to miss Stone and Charden, stage names of Éric Charden and his wife Annie Gautrat. Avventura, made in Normandy, there is sun on France… The couple in the city becomes a duo on stage. But it imploded quickly and separated in 1974, before briefly reforming itself in the 80s and then 90, without ever reborn the love story. From their passion is still born a child, Baptist. Affected by Hodgkin’s disease, Éric Charden (assumed name of Jacques André Gilbert powerful), who had succeeded in a solo career, notably with the title Summer will be hotdied in 2012. But his musical heritage continues through his first son, who defines himself as “Child of variety, pop and folk and artist with eclectic influences”. If he released his first album in June 2025, he mostly went on stage with his mother. Wednesday August 6, at the microphone of Sud radiothe latter confides in their collaboration.
The amazing role of Baptiste Charden in the rest of Stone’s career
“I still do shows and things, but I choose, I sort. I think I can do what I want and refuse what I don’t like”explains the 78 -year -old singer. And if there is a project to which she cannot say no, it is the one she shares with her son. “We have taken up the shows, the Galas Stone and Charden with Baptiste Charden, my eldest son [elle a eu d’autres enfants avec son second mari, Mario D’alba, ndlr]. We do a lot. And there, in September there are three and in October there are four I believe. We move a lot, especially on weekends. We’re going to sing everywhere. We go to Belgium, in the North, we have different falling points. And what is great is that we have is not to boast us but, we have a big success “she explains. The reasons for this public enthusiasm? “People are delighted to find Stone and Charden old -fashioned, since Baptiste sings his father’s songs. Eric, alone, made some hits, he also sings them. And of course we do all the duos together. It’s very friendly, in addition Baptist has a superb voice, he is very showman on stage. There is a beautiful atmosphere. […] We feel that it is for him a passion, it’s great. “
When and where do Stone and Baptiste Charden’s concerts take place?
After a short summer break, mother and son will still be on stage until the end of the year. On his website, Baptiste Charden announces concerts of “Stone & Charden Baptiste” : On September 20, 2025 at the STA Jacques Salon, Neuville St Remy, September 28, 2025 in Ancy-le-Franc, October 25, 2025 at the Amay Communal Gymnasium in Belgium, and November 29, 2025 in Issoire. “Other dates to come …”he adds, for those who wish to relive the 1970s through this nostalgic duo.