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muriel_volestrangler

(101,321 posts)
Mon Jan 26, 2015, 08:12 AM Jan 2015

Greek singer Demis Roussos dies aged 68

Last edited Mon Jan 26, 2015, 09:01 AM - Edit history (1)

Source: BBC

Greek singer Demis Roussos, who sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, has died aged 68 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.
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He had been in the private hospital with an undisclosed illness for some time.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30984851

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Greek singer Demis Roussos dies aged 68 (Original Post) muriel_volestrangler Jan 2015 OP
damn 8 track mind Jan 2015 #1
My grandfather loved him. Wonderful voice lunamagica Jan 2015 #2
Love Demi Roussos Music itcfish Jan 2015 #3

itcfish

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3. Love Demi Roussos Music
Tue Jan 27, 2015, 09:58 AM
Jan 2015

I lived in Europe for 2 years and heard Demi Roussos mellow music all the time. Love it. I know he was not known in the US, but h was famous in Europe and the Middle East. RIP

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