Les Atomes

Canadian band from Saint-Jérome (Québec). Winner in 1965 of a competition organized by the radio station CJMS, at the Centre Paul Sauvé. The group earns $1,000 and a one-week commitment at l'Hôtel Central in Chomedy (Laval). In 1966, they recorded a first 45 rpm, the french version of the Beatles "Michelle". The group disbanded at the end of 1968. Composed of Normand Ratté (solo guitar), Michel Jean (guitar), Guy Desjardins (bass guitar) and André Choquette (drums) replaced by Roger Milette (late 1966) then replaced by Jean Pilon (1968).