Thanos Petrelis
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Athanasios Petrelis (Greek; Θάνος Πετρέλης) (born September 27, 1975, in Athens
, Greece
) is a popular singer. He has released four albums and several singles.
, behind Notis Christodoulou and Grigoris Petrakos.
He became a regular in live appearances across Greece, first with fellow Fame Story contestants and then with singer Peggy Zina
, with whom he performed in several concerts in Athens
and Thessaloniki
during 2003.
At the same year he won "Best New Artist" award in Arion Awards.
Petrelis would then release a new album every year for the next three years. The follow-up to Eihe To Hroma T’ Ouranou was another Phoivos collaboration: Thymizeis Kati Apo Ellada, which went platinum.
It was this year that his big hit "Kernao" won two awards in Arion Awards. "Best Laiko Song" and "Best Song of the Year".
The following release was a platinum single entitled Eftihos. The four songs on the disc were once again written by Phoivos and the title track, "Eftihos", was widely acclaimed.
, Australia
and South Africa
in 2007 and gave a total number of 6 sold-out concerts. A few months later, Eimai Akomi Eleftheros was re-released with a DVD.
In June 2008, he traveled to Australia for five sold-out concerts. On June 9, 2008, Petrelis released the single "Ksipna Thanasi" (Wake up Thanasi) exclusively on Sfera FM. It was followed by a two-track CD single with the original version of the song and one remix, but was also available with the "Germanos Remix" when purchased exclusively through the telecommunications store Germanos
. The song is composed by Phoebus and the single went platinum. On Auguest 22, 2008, Petrelis started shows at club Thea along with Nikos Ikonomopoulos and Yiorgos Tsalikis until November 1. On November 20, 2008, Petrelis released the song "To Paihnidi Einai Pleon Diko Mou" exclusively to "Sfera FM", along with a music video, filmed in a Casino
, which was released soon after. The song was released to all other radio stations on December 1, 2008. By December, Petrelis released another CD single, this one with four different songs, all composed by Phoebus. The title track "To Paihnidi Einai Pleon Diko Mou" (The Game is Now Mine) was joined by "Efharisto", "Na Hamogelas" and a new remix of the previously released "Xypna Thanassi". The song "Adiorthoti" has also been remixed by Master Tempo.
In January 2009, Petrelis traveled to USA and Canada
for nine sold-out concerts. His next appearance in Athens was again on April 23 at club "Thea" having support of Ikonomopoulos. He finished his appearances there mid of July and his next appearance was in Thessaloniki at club "Orama" for a few nights only. After a short period of relaxing, he started appearing on December 4, along with Yiorgos Tsalikis at "Starz".
In January 2010, he left Heaven Music
and signed with Phoebus's record label, called The Spicy Effect
. On January 23, 2010, Petrelis released the radio single "Filotimo" (Pride), which was written by Phoebus.
In November 2010 he makes again successful tour in USA and Canda with 9 sold-out concerts.
In December 2010 he released the song "Hristougenna" along with the other artist of The Spicy Effect and his new solo single "Thelo kai ta patheno".
In March 2011 he comes back to Australia for another tour, after his 2008 sold out tour.
This time he performs 8 concerts most of them sold out again.
that also served as a baptism
for their then ten-month old daughter Agapi. Phoebus
served as Petrelis's koumbaros in the wedding, while Nino
served as the godfather and Maria Levendi as the godmother for Agapi's baptism. On January 5, 2009, Petrelis' wife gave birth to their second daughter (Silia) in Athens, Greece.
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece
Greece
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) is a popular singer. He has released four albums and several singles.
Fame Story
Petrelis finished third in the Greek reality show Fame StoryFame Story
Fame Story was a Greek reality TV show that was a licensed version of Endemol's Star Academy on the ANT1 network. It has been one of the most successful Greek TV shows over the last years. The contestants gave a weekly performance in a 2½–3 hour episode in which the contestants were judged...
, behind Notis Christodoulou and Grigoris Petrakos.
He became a regular in live appearances across Greece, first with fellow Fame Story contestants and then with singer Peggy Zina
Peggy Zina
Kalliopi Zina , known professionally as Peggy Zina, is a Greek singer. Peggy Zina made her discographic debut in 1995 with her self-titled album. She has since released ten studio albums and is a high-profile artist in the Greek music industry...
, with whom he performed in several concerts in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
and Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki , historically also known as Thessalonica, Salonika or Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Central Macedonia as well as the capital of the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace...
during 2003.
2004–2006: First albums
In 2004 he released an album of his own, entitled Eihe To Hroma T’ Ouranou. The first track, "To Aima Mou", was written by Phoivos and became a hit. The album sold more than 30,000 copies and went gold.At the same year he won "Best New Artist" award in Arion Awards.
Petrelis would then release a new album every year for the next three years. The follow-up to Eihe To Hroma T’ Ouranou was another Phoivos collaboration: Thymizeis Kati Apo Ellada, which went platinum.
It was this year that his big hit "Kernao" won two awards in Arion Awards. "Best Laiko Song" and "Best Song of the Year".
The following release was a platinum single entitled Eftihos. The four songs on the disc were once again written by Phoivos and the title track, "Eftihos", was widely acclaimed.
2007–present: Eimai Akomi Eleftheros and Xipna Thanasi
The album Eimai Akomi Eleftheros included such songs "Lathos", "Doxa Soi O Theos", "Aman Kai Pos", "Adiorthoti" and "An Den Eiha Ki Esena" and went gold. He also gave a world tour to United StatesUnited States
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, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
in 2007 and gave a total number of 6 sold-out concerts. A few months later, Eimai Akomi Eleftheros was re-released with a DVD.
In June 2008, he traveled to Australia for five sold-out concerts. On June 9, 2008, Petrelis released the single "Ksipna Thanasi" (Wake up Thanasi) exclusively on Sfera FM. It was followed by a two-track CD single with the original version of the song and one remix, but was also available with the "Germanos Remix" when purchased exclusively through the telecommunications store Germanos
Germanos Chain of Stores
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. The song is composed by Phoebus and the single went platinum. On Auguest 22, 2008, Petrelis started shows at club Thea along with Nikos Ikonomopoulos and Yiorgos Tsalikis until November 1. On November 20, 2008, Petrelis released the song "To Paihnidi Einai Pleon Diko Mou" exclusively to "Sfera FM", along with a music video, filmed in a Casino
Casino
In modern English, a casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions...
, which was released soon after. The song was released to all other radio stations on December 1, 2008. By December, Petrelis released another CD single, this one with four different songs, all composed by Phoebus. The title track "To Paihnidi Einai Pleon Diko Mou" (The Game is Now Mine) was joined by "Efharisto", "Na Hamogelas" and a new remix of the previously released "Xypna Thanassi". The song "Adiorthoti" has also been remixed by Master Tempo.
In January 2009, Petrelis traveled to USA and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
for nine sold-out concerts. His next appearance in Athens was again on April 23 at club "Thea" having support of Ikonomopoulos. He finished his appearances there mid of July and his next appearance was in Thessaloniki at club "Orama" for a few nights only. After a short period of relaxing, he started appearing on December 4, along with Yiorgos Tsalikis at "Starz".
In January 2010, he left Heaven Music
Heaven Music
Heaven Music is an independent record label in Athens, Greece, founded in 2001 by ANT1 Group. It is known for signing new and young artists.-Overview:...
and signed with Phoebus's record label, called The Spicy Effect
The Spicy Effect
The Spicy Effect, commonly referred to as Spicy, is a Greek independent record label founded in 2009 by songwriter and record producer Phoebus, in association with the investment arm of Nea Tileorasi.-Overview:...
. On January 23, 2010, Petrelis released the radio single "Filotimo" (Pride), which was written by Phoebus.
In November 2010 he makes again successful tour in USA and Canda with 9 sold-out concerts.
In December 2010 he released the song "Hristougenna" along with the other artist of The Spicy Effect and his new solo single "Thelo kai ta patheno".
In March 2011 he comes back to Australia for another tour, after his 2008 sold out tour.
This time he performs 8 concerts most of them sold out again.
Personal life
Thanos Petrelis is married and has two children. Petrelis married his wife Sofia Moschopoulou on July 1, 2007 in a wedding ceremonyWedding
A wedding is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage or a similar institution. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes...
that also served as a baptism
Baptism
In Christianity, baptism is for the majority the rite of admission , almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally and also membership of a particular church tradition...
for their then ten-month old daughter Agapi. Phoebus
Phoebus (songwriter)
Phoebus sometimes spelled Phivos or Fivos , is a well-known songwriter in both Greece and Cyprus. Phoebus is mostly known for his music through Despina Vandi and Katy Garbi, although he has composed albums for many other artists in Greece and Cyprus...
served as Petrelis's koumbaros in the wedding, while Nino
Nino (Greek singer)
Nino Xypolitas is a Greek singer, known professionally as Nino. He rose to fame in 2003 after appearing as a contestant on the debut season of the television show Fame Story. He has since released five studio albums.-Early life:...
served as the godfather and Maria Levendi as the godmother for Agapi's baptism. On January 5, 2009, Petrelis' wife gave birth to their second daughter (Silia) in Athens, Greece.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Eihe To Hroma T' Ouranou | Gold |
| 2005 | Thimizeis Kati Apo Ellada | Platinum |
| 2007 | Eimai Akomi Eleftheros | Gold |
Live albums
| Year | Title | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Thanos Petrelis Live | - |
CD Singles
| Year | Title | Notes | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Eftihos | Platinum | |||||||||||
| 2008 | Xipna Thanasi | Platinum | |||||||||||
| 2008 | To Paihnidi Einai Pleon Diko Mou | - | |||||||||||
| 2010 | Thelo Kai Ta Pathaino | - |
Compilations
| Year | Title | Notes | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Megales Epitihies | - | |||||||||||
DVD's
| Year | Title | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Thimizeis Kati Apo Ellada - Karaoke | - |