Description: (Greek Keyboardist, Composer and Producer)
Vangelis was a prominent Greek musician, composer, and producer acclaimed for his diverse contributions to electronic, progressive, ambient, and classical orchestral music. His career began in the 1960s with rock bands before transitioning to successful solo work and film scoring. Notably, he achieved commercial triumph in the 1980s and 1990s, notably winning an Academy Award for his score for "Chariots of Fire" and creating the official anthem for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Through a career spanning over five decades and more than 50 albums, Vangelis remains a significant figure in the realms of electronic and film music.