[Elisavet Moraki]
Renowned singer and songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80 due to cardiac arrest.
He had been hospitalized in a private clinic since last Friday.
Known for his ability to blend folk elements with classical and rock traditions, he was widely considered one of the most important figures in modern Greek culture and his music marked an entire era.
His songs combined humor with philosophical depth, capturing the atmosphere and contradictions of modern Greece.
Dionysis Savvopoulos was born in Thessaloniki in 1944 and studied for a short time at the Law School of Aristotle University before abandoning his studies to devote himself to music.
His first album, Fortigo (Truck, 1966), is considered a milestone in Greek music, while To Perivoli tou Trelou (The Madman’s Garden, 1969) established his voice as one of the most recognizable of the era.
During the dictatorship, he was imprisoned because of the political and social messages in his songs.
After the restoration of democracy, he continued to create, collaborating with distinguished musicians and giving numerous concerts.
He also worked in theater and television production, writing and hosting programs that highlighted Greece’s rich musical traditions.
