Dick Rivers was a prominent French singer and actor known for his pivotal role in introducing rock and roll music to France in the late 1950s. With his band Les Chats Sauvages, he popularized American rockabilly style, distinctly blending it with traditional French music. Rivers, born Hervé Forneri, was particularly influenced by Elvis Presley, often mirroring his voice and style. His most influential works include "Twist à Saint-Tropez" and "Est-ce que tu le sais?", both of which significantly shaped the French music scene.