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Rock et Belles Oreilles

Rock et Belles Oreilles, commonly abbreviated RBO, was a Québécois radio, television, and stage comedy group.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Rock et Belles Oreilles (RBO) was a Québécois comedy group formed in 1981, active in radio, television, and stage performance until its dissolution in 1995. The group became widely popular in French-speaking Quebec during the 1980s and is recognized for its satirical and humorous content. Its name is a pun on "Roquet Belles Oreilles," the French name for the Hanna-Barbera character Huckleberry Hound.

History

Rock et Belles Oreilles was formed in 1981 in Quebec and built a large audience through French-language comedy. The group ended in 1995 after about fourteen years of activity.

Name and identity

The name RBO is an abbreviation of Rock et Belles Oreilles. It is also a wordplay reference to "Roquet Belles Oreilles," the French name linked to the Hanna-Barbera character Huckleberry Hound.

Members

The original lineup included Guy A. Lepage, Yves P. Pelletier, Bruno E. Landry, André G. Ducharme, Richard Z. Sirois, and Chantal Francke. These performers helped define the group’s comedic style and public profile.

Key facts

  • RBO was a Québécois comedy group active from 1981 to 1995.
  • It was especially popular in French-speaking Quebec during the 1980s.
  • The group’s name is a pun on "Roquet Belles Oreilles," the French name associated with Huckleberry Hound.
  • The original lineup included six performers, including Guy A. Lepage and Yves P. Pelletier.
  • RBO worked across radio, television, and stage comedy.
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Canadian context

RBO is a significant part of Quebec’s French-language comedy history and is especially relevant to Canadian popular culture in Quebec.

Frequently asked questions

What does RBO stand for?
RBO stands for Rock et Belles Oreilles.
What kind of group was RBO?
It was a Québécois comedy group working in radio, television, and stage performance.
When was RBO formed?
RBO was formed in 1981.
When did RBO separate?
The group separated in 1995.
Why is the name RBO notable?
It is a pun on the French name "Roquet Belles Oreilles," associated with Huckleberry Hound.

References

  1. Last.fm — https://www.last.fm/music/Rock+et+Belles+Oreilles/+wiki
    Supports: Formation year, group type, Quebec popularity, original lineup, name pun, dissolution year.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RBO
    Supports: Disambiguation confirming RBO can refer to Rock et Belles Oreilles and other topics.