Henri was born in Harfleur, France, in 1985. From an early age he developed a passion for rock n roll and boogie woogie piano, being initially inspired by Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and Little Richard. He would spend hours every day studying their records and copying their solos. Later he discovered the recordings of boogie masters Albert Ammons, Meade Lux Lewis and Pete Johnson. The heavier, rolling beat of these guys inspired him even further.