Grigoris Bithikotsis (Γρηγόρης Μπιθικώτσης) (December 11, 1922 - April 7, 2005) was a popular Greek folk singer, one of the greatest in his country. Born in Peristeri, Athens, in 1922, he was of poor family. He met composer Mikis Theodorakis in 1959 and cooperated, producing great folk songs. Bithikotsis composed over 80 songs, including: Stu Belami to ouzeri, Tha simanoun oi kampanes, Toy Votanikou o magas, Axion Esti and much more. A leftist, he was exiled on the island of Macronisos in 1950s. He died in Athens, in 2005, following 3 months of hospitalization. December 11 is the 345th day (346th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... The word Greek has a number of meanings relating to Greece, including: Architecture of Ancient Greece Art in Ancient Greece Greek alphabet Greek colonies Cuisine of Greece Greek salad Ethnic Greek Greco-Turkish relations Greece The Greek People Greek-Americans History of Greece History of Mycenaean Greece History of Ancient... Peristeri is a Modern Greek word for pigeon There are communities that have the name Peristeri (Greek: Περιστέρι), older forms Peristerio, Peristerion Peristeri, older forms Peristerio and Peristerion is a suburban community in Athens area (Attica), Greece. ... The Acropolis in central Athens, one of the most important landmarks in world history. ... Mikis Theodorakis (Μίκης Θεοδωράκης) (born July 29, 1925) is a Greek music composer and leftist politician supporting the leftist Synaspismos party. ... 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Acropolis in central Athens, one of the most important landmarks in world history. ...