Overview
- The tribute tour opens on January 14 in Alençon, with organization led by his brother Guy Balavoine and participation from former bandmates.
- Claire Balavoine says her brother feared flying and hesitated to board the helicopter, recounting a personal memory rather than a new investigation.
- Daniel Balavoine died on January 14, 1986 in a helicopter crash in Mali at age 33 during the Dakar period.
- The Association Daniel Balavoine continues projects in the Sahel, including funding motorized pumps for farmers, despite regional constraints.
- Coverage revisits his outspoken political interventions and distinctive voice, noting continued influence on newer generations of artists.