Marc Broussard
A Louisiana-born singer whose voice carries the gritty warmth of the bayou, blending soul, funk, and roots into a sound entirely his own.
Born 1982 (age 44)·American musician·Birthday: January 14·Millennials
Biography
Marc Broussard didn't just grow up in Louisiana; he absorbed its musical groundwater. The son of guitarist Ted Broussard of the band The Boogie Kings, Marc was steeped in Southern soul, R&B, and rock from birth. He burst onto the scene with a voice that sounded both impossibly mature and refreshingly raw, a instrument of smoky power. His self-defined 'bayou soul' style is less a genre fusion than a natural expression, weaving the storytelling of classic soul with the rhythmic punch of funk and the earthy feel of the South. Over a string of independent albums and relentless touring, Broussard has cultivated a dedicated fanbase not through chart domination, but through authentic, sweat-drenched performances that feel like a communal celebration. He remains a torchbearer for organic, regionally-rooted American music.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Marc was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Marc Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Marc's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Has released over a dozen studio albums and EPs, building a significant independent catalog.
- Charted twice on Billboard's Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks radio chart.
- Performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival multiple times as a featured artist.
Did You Know?
He is the son of Ted Broussard, a founding member of the Louisiana band The Boogie Kings.
His song 'Home' was used in a popular 2004 television commercial for the NFL.
He independently released much of his music, often funding projects through fan pre-orders and direct support.
“This music is in my blood; it's not a style, it's a language.”
