Γρηγόρης Μπιθικώτσης {Grigoris Bithikotsis} (1922-2005) was a popular Greek singer/songwriter with a career spanning five decades. Bithikotis was born in Peristeri, Athens, on 11th December 1922, to a poor family. He became interested in music at an early age, and acquired a
bouzouki as soon as he was able. At first, he had to hide the instrument at a friend's house and practise in secret, as his father disapproved of the new
rembetika style which had captured his son's interest. He met composer
Μίκης Θεοδωράκης (Mikis Theodorakis) in 1959, and the two collaborated. Bithik…
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