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Aphrodite's Child and the making of "666"
The story of Aphrodite's Child, a Greek progressive rock band, their success with "Rain and Tears," the creation of their concept album "666," and the conflicts that led to their breakup.
French
France
EntertainmentConflictHistoryMusicSuccessBand
Aphrodite's ChildIron Maiden
Vangelis PapathanassiouDemis RoussosBoris BergmanAlain BashungCostas Ferris
- What internal conflicts caused the eventual split of Aphrodite's Child?
- The band's creative differences, particularly between Vangelis and Demis Roussos, led to internal conflicts and ultimately the band's dissolution after the release of "666."
- What were the cultural influences and themes reflected in the "666" album?
- "666" was a concept album based on the Book of Revelation, reflecting the prevalent interest in opera rock and religious themes in popular culture at that time.
- How did the band Aphrodite's Child unexpectedly achieve their breakthrough hit?
- The band's success started with "Rain and Tears," unexpectedly recorded in Paris during the 1968 student protests, which prevented them from reaching London.
- What is the significance of the album "666" in the context of rock music history?
- Aphrodite's Child, a Greek progressive rock band, released their album "666" in 1972, ten years before Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast."
- What were the diverging paths of Vangelis and Demis Roussos after the band's breakup?
- Vangelis, the sole composer for Aphrodite's Child, focused on studio work and film scores, while Roussos pursued a successful solo career in popular music.