Agathonas Iakovidis
Agathonas Iakovidis (Greek: Αγάθωνας Ιακωβίδης; 2 January 1955 – 5 August 2020) was a Greek folk singer of rebetiko style. He represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with Koza Mostra and the song "Alcohol Is Free".[1][2]
Agathonas Iakovidis Αγάθωνας Ιακωβίδης | |
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 Agathonas Iakovidis, Eurovision 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Agathonas Iakovidis |
| Also known as | Agathonas |
| Born | 2 January 1955 |
| Origin | Langadas, Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Died | 5 August 2020 (aged 65) |
| Genres | Rebetiko, folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, baglama, baglamas, oud, bouzouki, mandolin, mandola, tzoura |
| Years active | 1971–2020 |
| Website | http://www.agathonas.gr |
Career
Agathonas Iakovidis was born in Evangelismos in 1955. His parents were refugees from Asia Minor. He was a self-educated student. Agathonas has been involved professionally in music since 1973. After a few years, he released his first album in 1977. Since then, many new albums have been released by Iakovidis.
On 5 August 2020, Iakovidis was found dead in his bed from a heart attack, aged 65.[3]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| 2013 | "Alcohol Is Free" (Koza Mostra featuring Agathonas Iakovidis) |
95 | Non-album single |
External links
- Official website
- Agathonas Iakovidis discography at Discogs
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Agathonas Iakovidis. |
- Roxburgh, Gordon (18 February 2013). "Koza Mostra & Agathonas Iakovidis to represent Greece". European Broadcasting Union.
- Montebello, Edward (18 February 2013). "Koza Mostra feat. Agathonas to represent Greece in Malmö". esctoday.com.
- Greek Rebetiko Musician Agathonas Iakovidis Passes Away at Age 65
- Hung, Steffen. "Discografie Agathon Lakovidis". Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
| Preceded by Eleftheria Eleftheriou with "Aphrodisiac" |
Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with Koza Mostra |
Succeeded by Freaky Fortune featuring RiskyKidd with "Rise Up" |
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