Demis Roussos was a big star in the 70's. After originally being part of the Greek prog-rock group 'Aphrodite's Child' which also featured Vangelis, Demis Roussos started his solo career in the early 70's. He peaked internationally in 1973 with the hit singles "My Friend the Wind" and "Forever and Ever." It is easy to think that these days with social network sites from Myspace through to Facebook, and Youtube, we are in a unique position where anything is possible. But here is proof that it was the same back in the 70's (or any time) if the timing is right. Here was someone with the appearance of a Greek caveman, wearing a colourful kaftan as casually as the women of the day, with a voice somewhere between Pavarotti and Feargal Sharkey (a recent observation by me) who made the big time... singing MOR ballads. Funny that.
A Remix of "Forever and Ever"
He does sound a lot like Feargal Sharkey! Shame he never stuck to rock, The 4 Horsemen is immense!
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