Antonis Vardis Explained

Antonis Vardis (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Αντώνης Βαρδής; 7 August 1948 – 2 September 2014) was a Greek composer and singer.[1]

Born in Moschato, a suburb of Athens, Vardis established a 40-year career as a composer and singer, collaborating with well-known Greek singers: George Dalaras, Yiannis Parios, Vasilis Papakonstantinou, Haris Alexiou, Dimitra Galani, and Anna Vissi.[1]

In 1997 he collaborated with Austrian musician Gert Steinbäcker (S.T.S.), when he sung parts of the song O xenos.[2]

During the 1990s and 2000s he worked as a composer with popular singers such as Keti Garbi, Antonis Remos, Natassa Theodoridou, Giannis Ploutarhos and others.[3]

Death

In 2013, Vardis was diagnosed with cancer. He was transferred to Hanover, Germany, to undergo surgery, which was later described as successful. However, he died on 2 September 2014 at Hygeia Hospital in Athens. He was 66 years old. He was survived by his wife and their two children.[1]

Personal discography

Compilations

Notes and References

  1. News: Prominent Greek Singer Antonis Vardis Passes Away. greekreporter.com. 2 September 2014.
  2. http://www.sts.cc/presse/artikel.aspx?aid=84 Stationen zwischen Hamburg und Griechenland
  3. http://www.musicpaper.gr/editorial/item/5386-i-diskografia-tou-antoni-vardi-analytiki-katagrafi Profile