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.
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Thanos Kalliris | |
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Kalliris in live performance. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Athanasios Kalliris |
Born | (1962-08-13) August 13, 1962 (age 60) Athens, Greece |
Origin | Athens, Greece |
Genres | Contemporary laïka, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1980s–present |
Labels | Sony Music Greece, Eros, V2 Records |
Website | www.kalliris.gr |