Demis Roussos
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Demis Roussos
Summary
Demis Roussos is a human[1]. Born in Alexandria[2], he… he was born on June 15, 1946[3]. He passed away in Marousi[4]. He died on January 25, 2015[5]. He worked as a singer[6], composer[7], recording artist[8], bassist[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,331 views/month, #5,698 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Alexandria[2], Demis Roussos…
- Demis Roussos passed away in Marousi[4].
- Demis Roussos was born on June 15, 1946[3].
- Demis Roussos died on January 25, 2015[5].
- Burial took place at First Cemetery of Athens[12].
- Demis Roussos held citizenship in Greece[13].
- Demis Roussos held citizenship in France[14].
- Greek was Demis Roussos's native language[15].
- Demis Roussos worked as a singer[6].
- Demis Roussos's professions included composer[7].
- Demis Roussos worked as a recording artist[8].
- Demis Roussos worked as a bassist[9].
- Demis Roussos worked as a musician[10].
- A notable work attributed to Demis Roussos is Rain and Tears[16].
- A notable work attributed to Demis Roussos is Lontano, lontano[17].
- A notable work attributed to Demis Roussos is Que C'est Triste Venise[18].
- A notable work attributed to Demis Roussos is L'Amour, c'est comme un jour[19].
- A notable work attributed to Demis Roussos is We Shall Dance[20].
- A notable work attributed to Demis Roussos is Tu t'laisses aller[21].
- Demis Roussos received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
- Demis Roussos was a member of Aphrodite's Child[23].
- Demis Roussos was a member of The Idols[24].
- Demis Roussos is recorded as male[25].
- Demis Roussos's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Demis Roussos's genre is pop music[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GR[29]
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Began / founded: 1946-06-15[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2015-01-25[31]
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Community tags: auf wiederseh'n, classic pop and rock, european, goodbye my love, greek[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: b3fa1a75-d947-4f32-9f5d-dc72d7438afa[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Alexandria[2], Demis Roussos… he was born on June 15, 1946[3]. Greek was his native language[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], composer[7], recording artist[8], bassist[9], and musician[10].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Rain and Tears[16], an arrangement on a work of the public domain[34]; Lontano, lontano[17], a musical work/composition[35]; Que C'est Triste Venise[18], a musical work/composition[36]; L'Amour, c'est comme un jour[19], a musical work/composition[37]; We Shall Dance[20], a song[38]; and Tu t'laisses aller[21], a musical work/composition[39].
Recognition
Demis Roussos received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
Death and Burial
Demis Roussos died on January 25, 2015[5]. He died in Marousi[4]. Recorded cause of death include stomach cancer[40], pancreatic cancer[41], and liver cancer[42]. Burial took place at First Cemetery of Athens[12].
Why It Matters
Demis Roussos ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,331 views/month, #5,698 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Mohamed Fouad[45], a singer-songwriter[46], b. 1961[47], of Egypt[48].
FAQs
Where was Demis Roussos born?
Born in Alexandria[2], Demis Roussos…
Where did Demis Roussos die?
Demis Roussos died in Marousi[4].
What did Demis Roussos do for work?
Demis Roussos worked as singer[6], composer[7], recording artist[8], bassist[9], and musician[10].
What awards did Demis Roussos receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
Who did Demis Roussos influence?
Demis Roussos has been cited as an influence by Mohamed Fouad[45].