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 Athens[4]. He died on January 25, 2015[5]. He worked as a singer[6], composer[7], recording artist[8], and bassist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,407 views/month, #5,698 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Alexandria[2], Demis Roussos…
- Demis Roussos passed away in Athens[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[11].
- Demis Roussos held citizenship in Greece[12].
- Demis Roussos held citizenship in France[13].
- Greek was Demis Roussos's native language[14].
- 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].
- A notable work attributed to Demis Roussos is Rain and Tears[15].
- A notable work attributed to Demis Roussos is Lontano, lontano[16].
- A notable work attributed to Demis Roussos is Que C'est Triste Venise[17].
- A notable work attributed to Demis Roussos is L'Amour, c'est comme un jour[18].
- A notable work attributed to Demis Roussos is We Shall Dance[19].
- A notable work attributed to Demis Roussos is Tu t'laisses aller[20].
- Demis Roussos received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
- Demis Roussos was a member of Aphrodite's Child[22].
- Demis Roussos was a member of The Idols[23].
- Demis Roussos is recorded as male[24].
- Demis Roussos's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Demis Roussos's genre is pop music[26].
- Demis Roussos's genre is progressive rock[27].
Product Details
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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]
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Origins and Family
Born in Alexandria[2], Demis Roussos… he was born on June 15, 1946[3]. Greek was his native language[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], composer[7], recording artist[8], and bassist[9].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Rain and Tears[15], an arrangement on a work of the public domain[34]; Lontano, lontano[16], a musical work/composition[35]; Que C'est Triste Venise[17], a musical work/composition[36]; L'Amour, c'est comme un jour[18], a musical work/composition[37]; We Shall Dance[19], a song[38]; and Tu t'laisses aller[20], a musical work/composition[39].
Recognition
Demis Roussos received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
Death and Burial
Demis Roussos died on January 25, 2015[5]. He died in Athens[4]. Recorded cause of death include stomach cancer[40], pancreatic cancer[41], and liver cancer[42]. Burial took place at First Cemetery of Athens[11].
Why It Matters
Demis Roussos ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,407 views/month, #5,698 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 22 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 Athens[4].
What did Demis Roussos do for work?
Demis Roussos worked as singer[6], composer[7], recording artist[8], and bassist[9].
What awards did Demis Roussos receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
Who did Demis Roussos influence?
Demis Roussos has been cited as an influence by Mohamed Fouad[45].