Axis
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Greece
- Born: Paris, France
- Active: 1969–1976
Biography
Greek progressive rock band based in Paris, formed around 1969 by Demis Visvikis, Alekos Karakandas, Dimitris Katakouzinos and George Chatziathanassiou, school friends from Athens. Axis first found popular success with the 1972 hit single 'Ela Ela' on #Riviera Records#, then, with Chris Stassinopoulos and Alexandros Fantis aboard, turned to ambitious progressive rock and free jazz on the self-titled 'Axis' album of 1973.
Genres
Axis Discography
- Ela Ela / Osanna (1972) - Album - rated 3.34/5
- Axis (1973) - Album - rated 3.66/5
- It's a Circus World (1978) - Album - rated 3.29/5
Members
- Demis Visvikis - electric piano, Mellotron, organ, vocals (1969–1976)
- George Chatziathanassiou - drums, percussion, vocals (1969–1976)
- Dimitris Katakouzinos - bass, guitar, vocals (1969–1973)
- Alekos Karakandas - guitar, vocals (1969–1972)