THE STORY
TANGUY was founded in 2022 by Tanguy Pepiot, singer/guitarist from Besançon, France. Inspired by guitarists such as Angus and Malcolm Young (AC/DC) and Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Tanguy started playing the guitar at 14 years old and never stopped playing since then. His style is a mix of hard, classic, punk, metal, and acoustic rock focused on driving songs through powerful riffs and exciting melodies.
In 2015, after competing for the French track and field team 10 times and placing 3rd at the U23 European championships (3000m Steeplechase) and winning 2 NCAA team championship titles with the University of Oregon, Tanguy decided to move on and started writing songs from his life experience. That’s also the time that Tanguy began singing, strongly inspired by Paul Stanley (KISS) among many others.
Tanguy’s vocal range now shines in the upper notes, such as Jon Anderson and Steve Perry, which gives the band the ability to mix high range vocals with distorted heavy guitar riffs while creating a balanced mix of vulnerability and power. It’s almost like combining OneRepublic’s sensibility with AC/DC’s powerful guitars. Tanguy Pepiot’s stratospheric vocals range allows the band to powerfully deliver songs that most groups wouldn’t even attempt. Complemented by talented and experienced musicians, TANGUY is guaranteed to keep any room rockin’ all night long!
“I used to be shy and introverted, keeping most of my feelings and emotions inside my chest. But I have always felt something special with music. It has actually been a fantastic, at times miraculous release for me. It is now my turn to return the favor. My vision is to make the world a better place and to help people through music, live shows, and powerful messages through my songs. To everyone around the world, may I inspire you to keep your inner flame alive and make your dreams come true.”
Tanguy Pepiot
