V. Marceau, born Marceau Verschueren on December 29, 1902, in Liévin, France, was an accordionist known for his virtuosity. He began playing at age seven, performing in local venues to support his family. Marceau's breakthrough came in 1913 when he won the Grand Concours de Denain with "La Marche indienne" by Adolphe Sellenick.
Marceau's professional career started in 1925 with his own orchestra. He recorded for Odéon in 1930 and collaborated with notable figures like Léopold Simons and Pierre Mac Orlan. In 1933, he founded Éditions Marceau, publishing nearly eight hundred pieces. Throughout his career, Marceau performed in films and was a founding member of the Union nationale des accordéonistes de France (UNAF). He retired after seven decades of performing and died on October 22, 1990.
