Vangelis, Composer Best Known for ‘Chariots of Fire,’ Dies at 79 - The New York Times

A master of the synthesizer, he won an Oscar for that film’s score, and his memorable theme song became a No. 1 pop hit.

Vangelis was a founder of Aphrodites Child, a progressive rock band that had hit singles in Europe and enjoyed some success on FM radio in the United States. The band released a few albums, including… [+1470 chars]

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