F.R. David Biography: Albums, Ethnicity, Real Name, Awards, Net Worth, Height, Age, Wife, Songs

Elli Robert Fitoussi, professionally known as F.R. David, is a Tunisian-born French singer, guitarist, and composer best remembered for his 1982 global smash hit “Words,” which sold over eight million copies and topped charts across Europe.

Emerging from rock bands in the 1960s and 1970s, including Les Variations, he transitioned to synth-pop solo success in the early 1980s, blending melodic hooks with emotional lyrics.

Profile

• Full Name: Elli Robert Fitoussi
• Stage Name: F.R. David
• Born: 1, January 1947
• Age: 79 years old
• Birthplace: Menzel Bourguiba, Tunisia
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Singer, Musician, Composer
• Height: 1.76m
• Parents: Mr. Fitoussi and Mrs. Fitoussi
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million

Early Life and Education

Elli Robert Fitoussi was born on January 1, 1947, in Menzel Bourguiba, Tunisia. He grew up in a Tunisian Jewish family that moved to Paris when he was around ten years old. Details about siblings remain private or unknown.

His early education focused on practical pursuits, but he left school to chase music, inspired by rock and pop without formal fashion or advanced training in the field. He is of Tunisian Jewish ethnicity, though religion has not been publicly disclosed in detail.

Career

Elli Robert Fitoussi began his career in the 1960s as Robert Fitoussi, playing guitar and singing in French garage bands like Les Trèfles and Les Boots.

He gained experience with progressive rock groups and collaborated with Vangelis as a guitarist and vocalist on early albums, while fronting the hard rock band Les Variations from 1973 to 1975, touring the U.S. and releasing Café de Paris. These rock roots built his skills before shifting to solo pop.

Fitoussi adopted the stage name F.R. David and broke through with his 1982 debut album Words, led by the title track single that became a massive international hit, blending synth-pop with heartfelt balladry.

Follow-up releases like Long Distance Flight (1984) and Reflections (1987) explored varied styles, while he composed and produced for others during quieter periods. His melodic voice and guitar work defined an era of European pop.

Elli Robert Fitoussi sustains a presence through remixes, compilations, and selective releases that revisit his catalog. Albums like Numbers (2009) and Midnight Drive (2013) showcase enduring appeal, with “Words” remaining a staple in retro playlists and media, influencing synth-pop and emotional songwriting.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @father_david_michael

Personal Life

Elli Robert Fitoussi is married and has two grown children along with one grandchild. He keeps his family life highly private, rarely sharing details publicly.

After moving from Tunisia to France as a child, he settled in Paris, maintaining a low-key lifestyle focused on music and occasional performances while avoiding the spotlight on personal matters.

Discography

• Words (1982)
• Long Distance Flight (1984)
• Sahara Night (1986)
• Reflections (1987)
• Words – ’99 Version (2000)
• The Wheel (2006)
• Numbers (2009)
• Midnight Drive (2013)

Net Worth

Elli Robert Fitoussi has an estimated net worth of $8 million. His primary sources of income include royalties from the enduring success of “Words” and other 1980s hits, album sales, composing and production work for artists, and occasional tours or remixes.