Biography
There are at least three bands called The Athenians.
1. a group from Greece that formed in 1977
2. a 1960s beat band from Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3. a band that performed with Billy Bragg in 1991
1. The Athenians are a Greek group formed in 1977 by Manolis Charokopos (bouzouki, baglama, guitar), Antonis Gialeles (bass, guitar, piano, vocals) and Kostas Smirnios (bouzouki, baglama, guitar, backing vocals). Their musical repertoire encompasses contemporary songs and Greek popular folk music enriched by modern elements. Not be confused with Greek band Les Athéniens, the former backing band of Nana Mouskouri.
2. The Athenians were a short-lived beat band from Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Formed in 1962, the most popular line-up came together in 1963, consisting of singer Ian Orr, guitarists Ally Black and Keith Henderson, bassist Rick Alcorn and drummer Arthur MacKey. With a repertoire drawn from U.S. labels such as Sue, Chess, Excello and Atlantic they played regularly at Edinburgh's The Gamp Club and had a huge following amongst Edinburgh University students. They released three singles in total , including 'You Tell Me' (1964) and 'Got Love If You Want It' (1964).
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