Century (French band)
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Founder | Jean-Louis Milford |
| Defunct | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Marseille , France |
| Products | Albums, singles |
Century was a rock ensemble originating from Marseille, France, established in 1979 and fronted by vocalist and songwriter Jean-Louis Milford. Their most notable hit is the 1986 single "Lover Why", featured on the album ...And Soul It Goes. This song dominated the French music charts for seven consecutive weeks and also secured the top position in Portugal, while reaching number 11 in Switzerland. In Brazil, "Lover Why" gained popularity through its use in the Globo TV soap opera Ti Ti Ti (1985–1986). Their subsequent single, "Jane", achieved a peak chart position of 35 in France.
The group consisted of Jean-Louis Milford handling vocals and keyboards, Éric Traissard and Jean-Dominique Sallaberry on guitars, Laurent Cokelaere playing bass, and Christian Portes on drums. The initial songwriting credits include Paul Ives for the lyrics. Century ceased activities in 1989.
Following the band's dissolution, Milford collaborated with lyricist Francis Nugent Dixon to create multiple albums, culminating in the release of a double CD titled Timeless in 2006. After dedicating two years to a project alongside Walter Clissen in Los Angeles, they ventured into the American entertainment sector with the musical comedy Seven Stars in Paradise during 2012–2013.
- Jean-Louis "John" Milford: vocals, keyboards
- Jean-Dominique Sallaberry: guitar
- Eric Traissard: guitar
- Laurent Cokelaere: bass
- Christian Portes: drums
Albums
- 1986: ...And Soul It Goes
- 1988: Is It Red?
Singles
- 1985: "Lover Why"/"Rainin' in the Park"
- 1986: "Jane"/"Help Me Help"
- 1986: "Gone with the Winner"/"The Day the Water Dried"
- 1986: "Self-Destruction"/"Fly Me to the Ground"
- 1988: "This Way to Heaven"/"High on the Beam"