Demis Roussos passes away

Von Tonner · 01-27-15, 12:23 AM

One of the giants in music - over 60 million albums sold - loved his songs.

Interesting in reading the news clip on his passing was this:

" Famously, he was caught up in a plane hijacking when flight TWA 847 from Athens to Rome was hijacked by members of Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad in 1985.

He and his third wife were held at gunpoint for five days before they were released. Some of his fellow passengers endured 17 days in captivity."

RIP big guy

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30984851

Jimbuna · 01-27-15, 05:24 AM

Yes, he actually sang to the captors and captives during the situation to help ease tensions and received much criticism for his efforts afterwards.

RIP

01-27-15, 12:23 AM	#1
Von Tonner Seasoned Skipper Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 711 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Demis Roussos passes away One of the giants in music - over 60 million albums sold - loved his songs. Interesting in reading the news clip on his passing was this: " Famously, he was caught up in a plane hijacking when flight TWA 847 from Athens to Rome was hijacked by members of Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad in 1985. He and his third wife were held at gunpoint for five days before they were released. Some of his fellow passengers endured 17 days in captivity." RIP big guy http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30984851

01-27-15, 05:24 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yes, he actually sang to the captors and captives during the situation to help ease tensions and received much criticism for his efforts afterwards. RIP __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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