Stamatis Kokotas (Greek: Σταμάτης Κόκοτας, 23 March 1937 – 1 October 2022) was a Greek folk singer.
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Σταμάτης Κόκοτας | |
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Born | 23 March 1937 (1937-03-23) Athens, Greece |
Died | 1 October 2022 (2022-11) (aged 85) Athens, Greece |
Occupation | Singer |
Born in Athens, the son of a doctor, Kokotas moved to Paris to study medicine, and there he became friend of Stavros Xarchakos, who introduced him to the music and contributed to launch his career.[1] He had his breakout in 1966 with the hit "Στου Όθωνα τα χρόνια" ("In the days of King Otto").[2] Other major hits include the songs "Oniro απατηλό" ("Illusory Oniro") and "γιe μου" ("My son").[3][4] His collaborations include Dimos Moutsis, Antonios Katinaris, Giorgos Hatzinasios, Apostolos Kaldaras [el], Giorgos Zampetas, Giannis Spanos.[1][2][4]
Kokotas died after a four year battle with cancer on 1 October 2022, at the age of 85.[1][2][4]
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