Claude Channes, real name Jean Claude Champon (but also known as John Claude Chane, Claude Channer, Claude Lannes), was born in Grenoble, France, on April 27, 1943 (or 1945?). Began musical career in 1959, under the name of Jean Claude Chane, playing with Les Champions. In 1962 he joined the Les Fantomes (or Les Fantômes), replacing the rhythm guitarist of the group. After this he became a solo artist. His most famous hit was “ Mao Mao”, which was featured prominently in Jean-Luc Godard’s film “La Chinoise”, (1967). Read more on Last.fm