Aphrodite's Child were a Greek progressive and psychedelic rock band formed in Athens in 1967 by vocalist and bassist Demis Roussos, keyboardist Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, later known professionally as Vangelis, and drummer Lucas Sideras. Although their career was relatively short, the band became one of the most internationally recognised Greek rock groups of the late 1960s and early 1970s, combining psychedelic rock, progressive rock influences and melodic songwriting.
Their music evolved considerably throughout their career, moving from accessible psychedelic pop and rock towards more ambitious and experimental compositions. Vangelis's distinctive keyboard work, Roussos's expressive vocals and Sideras's powerful drumming created a sound that could shift from melodic European pop-rock to darker, more expansive progressive material.
Following Greece's 1967 military dictatorship, Vangelis suggested relocating the band to London in search of a better environment for their music. Guitarist Anargyros "Silver" Koulouris remained in Greece to complete his military service, while the rest of the band travelled to Paris but became stranded there due to work permit problems and the strikes surrounding the May 1968 events. In Paris, they signed to Mercury Records, where label executive Lou Reizner gave them the name Aphrodite's Child. Their second single, Rain and Tears, reworked Pachelbel's Canon in D major and became an overnight sensation in France and several other European countries, despite being sung in English.
The success of Rain and Tears established the band internationally and led to further releases including End of the World and It's Five O'Clock. As their reputation grew, they increasingly explored more ambitious arrangements and experimental ideas. Their first two albums combined psychedelic rock with accessible melodies, while 666 marked a dramatic shift towards progressive and avant-garde music, with the concept album drawing on the biblical Book of Revelation.
Recorded in the early 1970s but released in 1972 after delays and controversy surrounding its themes, 666 became the band's final studio album. By this point, the members were pursuing increasingly different musical directions, with Vangelis developing his career as a composer and electronic musician while Demis Roussos went on to major success as a solo artist. Although Aphrodite's Child had already ended by the time 666 appeared, its reputation continued to grow and helped establish the band as an important influence on progressive and experimental rock.
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Fans of Vangelis, The Moody Blues and King Crimson will find Aphrodite's Child particularly compelling, especially those drawn to psychedelic rock, progressive experimentation, atmospheric keyboards and ambitious concept albums.
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