Grigoris Bithikotsis

Grigoris Bithikotsis (Greek Γρηγόρης Μπιθικώτσης, pronounced [ɣriˈɣoris biθiˈkot͜sis]; December 11, 1922 – April 7, 2005) was a Greek folk singer/songwriter with a career spanning five decades. He is considered one of the most important figures in Greek popular music.^[1]

^ Chrysopoulos, Philip (2018-04-07). "Popular Singer Grigoris Bithikotsis Remembered". Greek Reporter. Retrieved 2021-04-03. "The great writer and scriptwriter Dimitris Psathas dubbed Bithikotsis “Sir”, a nickname to honor his greatness and his royal-like presence in Greek popular music from 1960 and on. [...] 'Epitafios', 'To Tragoudi tou Nekrou Adelfou', 'Politeia A', 'Politeia B', 'Romiosini', 'To Axion Esti' include some of the greatest Greek music ever recorded."

[1] Chrysopoulos, Philip (2018-04-07). "Popular Singer Grigoris Bithikotsis Remembered". Greek Reporter. Retrieved 2021-04-03. "The great writer and scriptwriter Dimitris Psathas dubbed Bithikotsis “Sir”, a nickname to honor his greatness and his royal-like presence in Greek popular music from 1960 and on. [...] 'Epitafios', 'To Tragoudi tou Nekrou Adelfou', 'Politeia A', 'Politeia B', 'Romiosini', 'To Axion Esti' include some of the greatest Greek music ever recorded."

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