Thanos Kalliris

Thanos Kalliris
Kalliris in live performance.
Kalliris in live performance.
Background information
Born (1962-08-13) August 13, 1962 (age 62)
Athens, Greece
OriginAthens, Greece
GenresContemporary laïka, pop
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1980s–present
LabelsSony Music Greece, Eros, V2 Records
Websitewww.kalliris.gr

Athanasios 'Thanos' Kalliris (Greek: Θάνος Καλλίρης, born August 13, 1962) is a Greek singer who was born in Athens. His father was a guitarist and composer, Titos Kalliris (1934–2013). In the 1980s, he was a part of the pop music band Bang alongside Vassilis Dertilis. In the 1990s, he wrote and sung pop songs and ballads, making a successful solo career for himself. He was also involved in the 1987 Eurovision Song Contest. His last album has the title "Gia hari sou boro" (For you I can) in which he has collaborated with several artists, among them with Vassilios Pallis, a talented composer.