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Chico Bouchikhi was born on 13 October, 1954 in Arles, France, is a French musician (born 1954). Discover Chico Bouchikhi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?

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Occupation Musician
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 13 October, 1954
Birthday 13 October
Birthplace Arles, France
Nationality France

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Who Is Chico Bouchikhi's Wife?

His wife is Marthe Reyes (div.)

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Chico Bouchikhi Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chico Bouchikhi worth at the age of 69 years old? Chico Bouchikhi’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from France. We have estimated Chico Bouchikhi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1954

Jalloul "Chico" Bouchikhi (جلول البوشيخي; born 13 October 1954 ) is a French musician and a co-founder of the Gipsy Kings.

1973

Bouchikhi's brother, Ahmed, was assassinated by Mossad agents in the Norwegian town of Lillehammer in July 1973, in what came to be known as the Lillehammer affair.

Ahmed, a waiter, had been mistaken for Ali Hassan Salameh.

Bouchikhi is a UNESCO special envoy for peace.

1979

In 1979, upon the death of their father, José, the five Reyes brothers from Arles (Nicolas, Canut, André, Patchaï, and Pablo), who had up to that point been performing as a family band named José et Los Reyes, were joined by their cousins Diego, Paco, and Tonino Baliardo (nephews of Manitas De Plata) from Montpellier, and together with Bouchikhi, who was then married to Marthe Reyes, José's daughter, formed the group Gipsy Kings.

They traveled around France and played at weddings, festivals, and in the streets, with Nicolas as lead vocalist and Tonino on lead guitar.

The group eventually became world-famous with such songs as "Djobi Djoba", "Bamboléo", and "Un Amor".

1991

After leaving the band in 1991, he formed his own group, Chico & the Gypsies.

Bouchikhi was born in Arles, France, to a Moroccan father from Oujda and an Algerian mother from Tlemcen.

He was married to Marthe Reyes, daughter of José Reyes, the father of the Reyes sons, members of the group Gipsy Kings.

In 1991, Bouchikhi left Gipsy Kings due to financial disagreements with their then-manager, Claude Martinez, and went on to start his own group, Chico & the Gypsies.

1992

The band has released numerous albums since 1992.

1994

In 1994, he was invited to play before Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat during the Oslo Accords peace negotiations.

2001

In 2001, he unsuccessfully ran in the municipal elections of Arles.

2014

In 2014, Bouchikhi visited Israel.

When asked in an interview with The Independent about his decision to refuse to participate in a boycott of the country, he insisted that reconciliation was more important than holding grudges.

Bouchikhi lives in Arles, where he owns a restaurant and music venue called Patio de Camargue.