Abbittibbi, a Canadian musical group from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, was formed in
1975. The band initially featured Richard Desjardins on vocals and guitar, along
with other local musicians. In 1975, the group began performing live, playing
covers of popular songs by artists such as The Beatles and Elvis Presley,
interspersed with original compositions by Desjardins. Abbittibbi released their
debut album, Boomtown Café, in 1981. The band disbanded in 1982 after but
reunited in 1994 to release their second studio album, Chaude Était la Nuit
(1994). This was followed by a live album, ...