Demis Roussos Greek Singer (1946–2015)
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Demis Roussos was a Greek singer born on 15 June 1946 in Alexandria. He died on 25 January 2015, aged 68. The recorded cause of death is listed as liver cancer, pancreatic cancer and stomach cancer. He is known as a former member of Aphrodite's Child.
Career
He also appears as a member of The Idols. The records show 37 albums and 30 singles released between 1971 and 2015. The first title in the list is On the Greek Side of My Mind (1971); the latest is Collected (2015). Listed genres include pop music and progressive rock. His instruments include guitar and bass guitar. Releases appeared through Philips Records.
There is one screen credit listed as well, Tu honoreras ta mère et ta mère (2013). Notable work listed for him includes Rain and lightning, Je suis malade and We Shall Dance.
Recognition
His awards include the Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Groups and bands
- Aphrodite's Child
- The Idols
Discography
67 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Collected | Album |
| 2002 | Forever and Ever – Definitive Collection | Album |
| 2001 | Remind | Album |
| 1999 | Demis Roussos Universal | Album |
| 1998 | The Phenomenon 1968–1998 | Album |
| 1996 | Serenade | Album |
| 1995 | Christmas Album | Album |
| 1995 | In Holland | Album |
| 1994 | Adagio | Album |
| 1992 | Golden Voice of Demis Roussos | Album |
| 1990 | Favourite Rarities | Album |
| 1989 | On écrit sur les murs | Single |
| 1988 | Le Grec | Album |
| 1988 | Time | Album |
| 1987 | Quand je t'aime | Single |
Show all 67 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Story of Demis Roussos | Album |
| 1986 | Die grosse Erfolge | Album |
| 1986 | Greater Love | Album |
| 1984 | Reflection | Album |
| 1982 | Attitudes | Album |
| 1982 | Demis | Album |
| 1982 | Follow Me | Single |
| 1982 | Follow Me | Single |
| 1982 | Lament | Single |
| 1980 | Insel der Zärtlichkeit – Demis Roussos und seine 20 Welterfolge | Album |
| 1980 | Lost in Love | Single |
| 1980 | Man of the World | Album |
| 1979 | Bolshoy uspekh Demisa Russosa | Album |
| 1978 | Demis Roussos | Album |
| 1978 | Life & Love | Album |
| 1978 | Loin des yeux loin du cœur | Single |
| 1978 | That Once in a Lifetime | Single |
| 1977 | Ainsi soit-il | Album |
| 1977 | Ainsi soit-il | Single |
| 1977 | Because | Single |
| 1977 | Kyrila | Single |
| 1977 | The Demis Roussos Magic | Album |
| 1976 | Can't Say How Much I Love You | Single |
| 1976 | Die Bouzouki, die Nacht und der Wein | Single |
| 1976 | Die Nacht und der Wein | Album |
| 1976 | Happy to Be... | Album |
| 1976 | Kyrila – Insel der Träume | Album |
| 1976 | The Roussos Phenomenon EP | Album |
| 1975 | From Souvenirs to Souvenirs | Single |
| 1975 | Golden Hits | Album |
| 1975 | Happy to Be on an Island in the Sun | Single |
| 1975 | Perdoname | Single |
| 1975 | Schön wie Mona Lisa (Wenn ich ein Maler wär') | Single |
| 1975 | Souvenirs | Album |
| 1975 | Vagabund der Liebe | Single |
| 1974 | Auf Wiedersehn | Single |
| 1974 | Auf Wiedersehn | Album |
| 1974 | Greatest Hits | Album |
| 1974 | Manuela | Single |
| 1974 | My Only Fascination | Album |
| 1974 | My Only Fascination | Single |
| 1974 | When Forever Has Gone | Single |
| 1974 | With You | Single |
| 1973 | Forever and Ever | Single |
| 1973 | Forever and Ever | Album |
| 1973 | Goodbye, My Love, Goodbye | Single |
| 1973 | Lovely Lady of Arcadia | Single |
| 1973 | My Friend the Wind | Single |
| 1973 | Someday, Somewhere | Single |
| 1972 | My Reason | Single |
| 1971 | On the Greek Side of My Mind | Album |
| 1971 | We Shall Dance | Single |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Tu honoreras ta mère et ta mère | Film |
Demis Roussos Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Demis Roussos at the time of death?
Demis Roussos died on 25 January 2015 at the age of 68. He was born on 15 June 1946.
What was Demis Roussos’s cause of death?
According to Wikidata, Demis Roussos died on 25 January 2015; the recorded cause of death is listed as liver cancer, pancreatic cancer and stomach cancer.
What is Demis Roussos known for?
Demis Roussos was known as a former member of Aphrodite's Child.
What is Demis Roussos’s nationality?
Demis Roussos was Greek, born in Alexandria.
Has Demis Roussos won any awards?
Yes. Demis Roussos won Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q487882), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Urek Meniashvili · CC BY-SA 3.0
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