Grigoris Bithikotsis

Grigoris Bithikotsis

Grigoris Bithikotsis (Greek Γρηγόρης Μπιθικώτσης, December 11, 1922 – April 7, 2005) was a Greek folk singer/songwriter with a career spanning five decades. He is considered one of the most important figures in Greek popular music. Bithikotsis was born in Peristeri, Athens, in 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 practice in secret, as his father disapproved of the new rembetiko style that had captured his son's interest. He met composer Mikis Theodorakis in 1959 and the two collaborated producing folk songs. Bithikotsis composed over 80 songs, including: Stu Belami to ouzeri and Tou Votanikou o magas. He possessed a rich singing voice with which he performed his own compositions and those of Theodorakis, who frequently chose his friend Grigoris to perform his masterpieces. The two contributed greatly to the then-emerging laika style of Greek music. A leftist, he was exiled to the island of Makronisos in the 1950s during the reign of King Paul. Throughout his life, Bithikotsis performed frequent concerts at numerous venues, including one in Athens upon the occasion of his eightieth birthday. He died in Athens, in 2005, following three months of hospitalization. His funeral was attended by thousands, including representatives of all the Greek political parties.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1922-12-11
Place of Birth: Peristeri, Athens Prefecture, Greece
Also Known As: Γρηγόρης Μπιθικώτσης, Γρηγορης Μπιθικωτσης

Movies List of Grigoris Bithikotsis

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The steps of life

1962 Movie
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The Dressmaker

1964 Movie
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The False

1974 Movie
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Tired life

1964 Movie
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Athens by Night

1962 Movie
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The Harbor Bum

1961 Movie
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Modern Cinderella

1965 Movie
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I stole my wife

1964 Movie
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Angels Without Wings

1965 Movie
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We without money

1963 Movie
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The Stupid Face

1965 Movie
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Those who forgot God

1964 Movie
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Synoikia to Oneiro

1961 Movie
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Liar Wanted

1961 Movie
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The Underdog

1960 Movie
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Rolled in the mud

1955 Movie
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The Wastrels

1961 Movie
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The Red Lanterns

1963 Movie
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Official sweetheart

1969 Movie
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The Devastated

1966 Movie
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Atonement

1965 Movie
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It is a great pity

1964 Movie