Paschalis Arvanitidis, known professionally as Paschalis, is a celebrated Greek singer born on August 24, 1946, in Doxato, Drama. He rose to prominence in the 1960s as the lead vocalist and bassist for the Olympians, a band that significantly influenced the Greek pop and rock scene. Their music, characterized by a fusion of European rhythms and Greek lyrics, produced timeless hits like "To Scholio," "I Sygnomi," and "To Koritsi Tou Mai." In 1977, Paschalis represented Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest, achieving fifth place with "Mathema Solfege." Throughout his career, he has released over 30 albums, many attaining gold and platinum status, solidifying his legacy in Greek music. ([greekcitytimes.com](https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/08/24/on-this-day-24-august-greek-popstar-paschalis-is-born/?utm_source=openai))