The
category “Famous Greek Rock Bands” is slim pickings. I’m sure if you live there
or had similar interest, you might name a few, but none gained international
fame like Aphrodite’s Child.
Having
grown up in (more or less) Europe, I certainly heard my fair share of Aphrodite’s
Child. I suspect (and confirm via Wikipedia) that the band didn’t make much of a
dent on the ears of US audiences, but they were pretty big stuff in Europe. Their hit "Rain and Tears" was at the top of the
charts in the late 60s. But - to me - the band was simply Aphrodite’s Child.
I flatter
myself in thinking that with my currently-more-inquisitive mind, the name
should have had me thinking a little deeper: Aphrodite... Greek... Hmm. Then
again, in among bands with equally who-knows-where-this-name-came-from
references, it would have taken more than casual interest to delve deeper and
note that not only was Demis Roussos a member, but that the band also included
Vangelis (who likely needs no further intro?).
All of
which I only learned just for this piece. Extra points if you recognize the classical source of the "composition".
In Memoriam: Demis Roussos
Demis
Roussos (died 25 January, 2015, aged 68)
The
things you learn bloggin for SMM!
The
category “Famous Greek Rock Bands” is slim pickings. I’m sure if you live there
or had similar interest, you might name a few, but none gained international
fame like Aphrodite’s Child.
Having
grown up in (more or less) Europe, I certainly heard my fair share of Aphrodite’s
Child. I suspect (and confirm via Wikipedia) that the band didn’t make much of a
dent on the ears of US audiences, but they were pretty big stuff in Europe. Their hit "Rain and Tears" was at the top of the
charts in the late 60s. But - to me - the band was simply Aphrodite’s Child.
I flatter
myself in thinking that with my currently-more-inquisitive mind, the name
should have had me thinking a little deeper: Aphrodite... Greek... Hmm. Then
again, in among bands with equally who-knows-where-this-name-came-from
references, it would have taken more than casual interest to delve deeper and
note that not only was Demis Roussos a member, but that the band also included
Vangelis (who likely needs no further intro?).
All of
which I only learned just for this piece. Extra points if you recognize the classical source of the "composition".
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