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flag Greek rock-folk icon Dionysis Savvopoulos, known as Nionios, died at 80, remembered for his protest music during Greece’s dictatorship.

flag Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos, known as Nionios, has died at 80. flag A pivotal figure in Greek music, he gained fame in the 1960s for his politically charged lyrics and fusion of rock, folk, and traditional styles. flag His work, influenced by artists like Bob Dylan and Frank Zappa, became a voice of resistance during Greece’s military dictatorship, leading to his imprisonment. flag Albums like *Fortigo* and *The Fool’s Garden* solidified his legacy. flag He continued creating music and released his autobiography in early 2025, reflecting on his 2020 lung cancer diagnosis. flag Tributes came from Greek leaders, including Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Konstantinos Tassoulas. flag He is survived by his wife, two sons, and two grandsons.

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