Greek singer Demis Roussos died today at the age of 68. Before a lengthy career as a solo artist he was the lead singer and bassist of Aphrodite’s Child, the prog band featuring Vangelis on keys.
“Four Horsemen” is a standout song from their bonkers 1972 concept album based on The Revelation of St. John. It’s a far better memorial for Demis Roussos’ talent as a singer that the throwaway cheesy hit that featured in the BBC period piece “Abigail’s Party”.
This is a prog classic that would probably have made Alison Steadman’s character Beverly’s head explode
My copy of “666″ has inexplicably gone missing. I’ll check my attic.