Agathonas Iakovidis

Agathonas Iakovidis
Αγάθωνας Ιακωβίδης
Agathonas Iakovidis, Eurovision 2013
Agathonas Iakovidis, Eurovision 2013
Background information
Birth nameAgathonas Iakovidis
Also known asAgathonas
Born(1955-01-02)2 January 1955
OriginLangadas, Thessaloniki, Greece
Died5 August 2020(2020-08-05) (aged 65)
GenresRebetiko, folk
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, baglama, baglamas, oud, bouzouki, mandolin, mandola, tzoura
Years active1971–2020
Websitehttp://www.agathonas.gr

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]

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
NL
[4]
2013 "Alcohol Is Free"
(Koza Mostra featuring Agathonas Iakovidis) 		95 Non-album single

References

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  1. ^ Roxburgh, Gordon (18 February 2013). "Koza Mostra & Agathonas Iakovidis to represent Greece". European Broadcasting Union.
  2. ^ Montebello, Edward (18 February 2013). "Koza Mostra feat. Agathonas to represent Greece in Malmö". esctoday.com.
  3. ^ Greek Rebetiko Musician Agathonas Iakovidis Passes Away at Age 65
  4. ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discografie Agathon Lakovidis". Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
Preceded by Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest
2013
with Koza Mostra 		Succeeded by


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