Then he formed a duo with Steve Faulkner (1972-1975).
They performed for the last time at the Chant'Août in Quebec City.
In 1976, Plume started a solo career and became one of the most influential names in Quebec counterculture.
During a European tour (1979-1980) he staged a show during Le Printemps de Bourges and won the Prime Minister of France's Prize (Prix international de la jeune chanson) and the Pop-Rock prize for the best songwriter from Quebec.
In 1982 he worked with Offenbach and produced the album À fond d'train.