Ramon Pipin

**Ramon Pipin** (born Alain Ranval on May 25, 1952, in Paris) is a French multi-instrumentalist, humorist, and composer known for his genre-blending "rock’n'drôle" style—a playful mix of rock and satire. A founding member of bands like *Au Bonheur des Dames* and *Odeurs*, he’s crafted music that balances sharp wit with technical polish, spanning film scores, theater, and solo albums. His 1990s releases, including *Bye Bye Vinyl* (eclectic pop-jazz-funk experiments) and *Ready Steady Go!* (1960s covers reimagined with French lyrics), showcase his love for sonic diversity. More recently, his 2024 album *Chants électriques* continues his tradition of quirky, thoughtful compositions, reflecting decades of work as a guitarist, arranger, and lyricist unafraid to tackle topics from societal quirks to personal introspection.

While details on *Best Oeuf*, *Alafu*, and other listed releases aren’t verifiable via available data, Pipin’s career remains anchored in his Parisian roots, studio work (he founded Studio Ramsès), and collaborations that blend humor with musical craftsmanship. When not crafting albums, he scores films like *Yann Piat, chronique d'un assassinat* and contributes to French comedy-rock’s legacy with a DIY ethos.

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