Mid-70s dinner parties in suburbia were not complete without a blast of the big man's Forever And Ever.

But he was also the singer in great Greek psych pop outfit Aphrodite's Child who released a bizarre yet compelling album called 666 in 1972.

This song is nothing short of mindblowing.








Greek singer Demis Roussos, who sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, has died aged 69, the Hygeia Hospital in Athens has confirmed to the BBC.

He was best known for his solo hits in the 1970s and 80s, including Forever and Ever, Goodbye and Quand je t'aime.

He was also a member of progressive rock group Aphrodite's Child.

Roussos was renowned for his off-screen role in Mike Leigh's 1977 TV play Abigail's party, having provided the party's soundtrack.

[www.bbc.co.uk]



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2015-01-26 14:37 by Silver Dagger.

Here's the whole of the 666 album for those who are into psychedelic rock.

I remember liking that music a very long time ago. Sweet memories. Rest In Peace Demis

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Keep On Rolling

Another Greek tragedy...

Demis had a great voice and personality! In the 70´s his fans in Sweden were teddyboys! It sounds strange, but was!
Rest in peace.

Not really a good day for Greece, the big man dies and a rampant Marxist gets elected !! Gulp ... wonder what's next ?

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

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This song is nothing short of mindblowing.

I admit I've never heard of this guy till this thread but that track was pretty amazing. Thanks for the post Dagger!

peace

Mum will be devastated she adored him. He was part of the soundtrack of my childhood. RIP.

A remarkable singer, always a sentimental mood in his music.

RIP. DR †

Well, that's put a dampener on the elections !

That'a sad RIP Demis.......
Always been a great fan of his early work with Aphrodites Child

Here some great ballads......













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Thanks for posting The Four Horsemen SilverDagger

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Silver Dagger

This song is nothing short of mindblowing.

I admit I've never heard of this guy till this thread but that track was pretty amazing. Thanks for the post Dagger!

peace

RIP Demis Roussos.
He had an intriguing voice I knew his solo hitsingles and Rain and Tears.
This song I'd never heard. A trip indead. He peaked young and died too early.

My condolences, I'd heard some of his songs.

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Not really a good day for Greece, the big man dies and a rampant Marxist gets elected !! Gulp ... wonder what's next ?

A Greek jet fighter crashes in Spain killing 10 folks. Not good.