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 (5,812 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].

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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^[28]; Lontano, lontano^[16], a musical work/composition^[29]; Que C'est Triste Venise^[17], a musical work/composition^[30]; L'Amour, c'est comme un jour^[18], a musical work/composition^[31]; We Shall Dance^[19], a song^[32]; and Tu t'laisses aller^[20], a musical work/composition^[33].

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^[34], pancreatic cancer^[35], and liver cancer^[36]. 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 (5,812 views/month, #5,698 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

He has been cited as an influence by Mohamed Fouad^[39], a singer-songwriter^[40], b. 1961^[41], of Egypt^[42].

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^[39].