Ιορδάνης Τσομίδης

Ιορδάνης Τσομίδης {Iordanis Tsomides or Tsomidis} (1933-2006) was born in Kokkinia (Piraeaus), of refugee parents from Sampsounta. At twelve years old years he started to learn the bouzouki and the violin, going on to perform as a child prodigy. Aside from his music, he was also an athlete, and in 1950 became Greek junior 5,000-metres champion. In his late teens he began touring Greece with various small groups, performing popular songs.