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Michalis Rakintzis

voc, perc, *1957
Singer / Composer of Pop and Rock
A.k.a. Μιχάλης Ρακιντζής (Mihalis Rakintzis)

Mihalis Rakintzis (born 1961) is a male Greek singer. He was born in Athens and studied Mechanical Engineering in Great Britain (Farnborough). From 1982 to 1985 was the singer and main composer of group "Scraptown" (biggest hit "Viva Sahara"). When Scraptown split up Mihalis Rakintzis started a solo career in 1986. Since then he has released about 20 personal full albums (1986-2013) and some singles. He always composes the music and almost every time writes the lyrics of his songs (also the songs who gives to other artists). Rakintzis wrote songs and worked with international stars such as Ian Gillan from Deep Purple (1992 songs: Get away, My heart remains the same, I think i know) and rock singer Bonnie Tyler (1992 song: The desert is in your heart). He has also written songs for other Greek artists (about 20 cooperations from 1986 to 2011). He is a unique artist with a very recognizable voice and even though he composes in different genres of music (usually pop, rock, electronic, hardstyle) his music is also recognizable. A really one of a kind artist.

Instruments

• Vocals
• Percussion
• Keyboards
• Guitar
• Backing Vocals

Genres

• Pop
• Rock
• Electronic
• World
• Folk

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