Demetrio Stratos

Greek musician and lyricist (1945–1979)

Born: 22 April 1945
Alexandria
Died: 13 June 1979
New York City
Country: Egypt
Active: 1963–
Record labels: Numero Uno
Discography: 8 albums

Biography

Demetrio Stratos was a jazz musician who played keyboard instrument and voice. Demetrio Stratos was born on 22 April 1945 in Alexandria and died on 13 June 1979 in New York City. The music is usually filed under progressive rock. Record labels: Numero Uno. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Metrodora” (1976) to “Satyricon ’79” (2025).

Efstratios Dimitriou (Greek: Ευστράτιος Δημητρίου; 22 April 1945 – 13 June 1979), known professionally as Demetrio Stratos, was a Greek-Italian vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music researcher, best known as the co-founder, frontman and lead singer of the Italian progressive rock band Area – International POPular Group. Born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt, of Greek parents, he studied piano and accordion at the "National Conservatoire". In 1957 he was sent to Nicosia, Cyprus, and, at the age of 17, moved to Milan, Italy, to attend the Politecnico di Milano University at the Architecture Faculty, where he formed his first musical group. In 1967, Demetrio Stratos joined the Italian beat band I Ribelli, and in 1972, founded Area.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Metrodora 1976

Cantare la voce 1978

Rock and Roll Exibition 1979 · Live

RECITARCANTANDO 1980 · Live

Le Milleuna 1990

Concerto all'Elfo 1995 · Live

La voce-musica 1999

Satyricon ’79 2025

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Demetrio Stratos play?

Demetrio Stratos is known for playing keyboard instrument and voice.

When and where was Demetrio Stratos born?

Demetrio Stratos was born 22 April 1945 in Alexandria.

What are Demetrio Stratos's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Metrodora (1976), Cantare la voce (1978), Rock and Roll Exibition (1979), RECITARCANTANDO (1980) and Le Milleuna (1990).

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