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Giannis Ploutarhos nació como Giannis Kakossaios el 18 de diciembre de 1970 en el pequeño pueblo de Mavrogia, fuera [[Orcómeno (Beocia) | Orchomenos]]. <Ref name = "MusicCyBio"> {{cita web|url=http://www.music.net.cy/easyconsole.cfm/page/artist_viewer/artist_id/377|script-title=el:Γιάννης Πλούταρχος Βιογραφικό | publisher = Music.net.cy | language = griega | accessdate = 08 de febrero 2011}} </ ref> Ploutarhos viene de un pobre [Área rural [| rural]]. Familia, que siempre luchó por hacer a fin de mes < ref name = "MusicCyBio" /> La primera vez que comenzó a cantar a los seis años, mientras que toda su familia cantaba mientras trabajaba para pasar el día. Sus primeras influencias musicales vinieron de [[Dimotiká]] y [[música bizantina | bizantina] tradicional]. Música <ref name = "MusicCyBio" /> Ploutarhos vivió allí hasta los dieciséis años, momento en el que decidió trasladarse a Atenas para perseguir su sueño de convertirse en cantante. <ref name = "officialbioheaven"> {{cite web|url=http://www.heavenmusic.gr/index.php?option=com_muscol&view=artist&layout=detailed&id=59&Itemid=3&show=more|title=ΠΛΟΥΤΑΡΧΟΣ . ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ - Bio | editor = [[El Cielo Music]] | idioma = griega | accessdate = 07 de febrero 2011}} </ ref> Le había dicho a su familia que quería mover el Atenas para estudiar [[Peluquería | Peluquería]] < ref name = "MusicCyBio" />
Una vez en [[Atenas]], Ploutarhos comenzó a trabajar durante el día a laen [Salón de belleza [| peluquería]] mientras cantaba en clubes de noche. Su primera [[carruaje (interpretación musical) | gig]] estaba en un pequeño club de [[Korydallos]] <ref name = "MusicCyBio" /> Decepcionado por las condiciones imperantes en el negocio de la música, abandonó a cantar dos veces y perseguido. otras ocupaciones para apoyar a sí mismo. <ref name = "officialbioheaven" /> A pesar de las decepciones anteriores, amor Ploutarhos 'de la música lo empujó de nuevo en el negocio y sólo dos años después de su primera actuación, que comenzó a aparecer en el club de Rodolfo, que fue seguido por presentaciones en los clubes más grandes como Neraida, Fantasia y Tonel donde colaboró con conocidos [[laiko # Classic_la.C3.AFk.C3.B3 | Laïka]] nombres como [[Giannis Poulopoulos]], [[Rita Sakellariou ]], Themis Adamantidis, así como [[laiko # Contemporary_la.C3.AFk.C3.B3 |. Contemporáneo Aika]] artistas como Stelios Rokkos y [[Giorgos Mazonakis]] <ref name = "MusicCyBio" /> Alrededor entonces, Ploutarhos entró en contacto con Dimitris Kardatzis Ilias Filippou que creyeron en su talento, y le puso en contacto con su primer productor Girgos Makrakis, que se acredita con la inspiración de su [[nombre artístico | etapa apellido]] "Ploutarhos" . <ref name = "MusicCyBio" />
==Carrera==
===1998–2004: Debut y primer éxito===
In late 1998, Ploutarhos signed with [[Minos EMI]] and shortly after released his debut album titled ''[[Mono Esi]]'' (Only you), which received moderate success.<ref name="MADBio">{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/artists/bio.php?id=248|script-title=el:Γιάννης Πλούταρχος βιογραφικό|last=Staff|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> From the album, "Enas Theos" (One god) became a hit, which is still considered one of his most popular songs to date.<ref name="officialbioheaven" /> After his first album, he was featured in a duet titled "I Kardia Mou Einai Zalismeni" (My heart is dazed) with Konstantina on her album ''Simeio Epafis'', while he was also featured in a duet with [[Stratos Dionysiou]] on the song "Orestiada" from his album ''Epivalletai''.<ref name="MusicCyBio" /> In 2000, he released his second album titled ''[[Ipirhan Orki]]'' (There were promises), which featured a number of hits. The album was certified gold, making him widely known and catapulting his career to new heights, and eventually leading sales to platinum status.<ref name="MusicCyBio" /><ref name="MADBio" /> A year later in 2001 he released his third album titled ''[[Mikres Fotografies]]'' (Small pictures), which sold over 150,000 units,<ref name="officialbioheaven" /> and included a number of songs written by himself.<ref name="MADBio" /> At the 2002 [[IFPI_Greece#Arion_Music_Awards_.282002.E2.80.932007.29|Arion Music Awards]], Ploutarhos received five awards, including "Singer of the year", "Best laiko singer", as well as "Album of the year", "Best laiko album", and "Best video-clip" for his album ''Mikres Fotografies'' and songs off of it.<ref name="officialbioheaven" />
In 2002, he released his fourth studio album titled ''Den Einai O Erotas...Paidi Tis Logikis'' (Love is not....a child of logic) which was later re-released in 2003 with the inclusion of bonus tracks and a DVD. The album was eventually certified 3x platinum.<ref name="officialbioheaven" /> That same year in 2003, Ploutarhos released his fifth studio album ''[[Pai Ligos Kairos]]'' (Some time has passed by...), which was also certified 3x platinum. The album was re-released in 2004 with the inclusion of a bonus song, a cover of the popular song "An Thimitheis T' Oneiro Mou" by [[Mikis Theodorakis]]. At the same time, Ploutarhos broke records for continuous appearances at a venue, appearing at club Poseidonio as part of a concert series for one whole calendar year without interruption.<ref name="officialbioheaven" />
===2005–2010: Rumbo a la cima===
In 2005, Ploutarhos embarked on his first world tour, with shows in [[Toronto]], [[Atlantic City]], [[Boston]], [[New York City]], [[Chicago]], [[Melbourne]], [[Sydney]], [[Johannesburg]], and [[Nicosia]].<ref name="officialbioheaven" /> Upon return to Greece, he released his sixth studio album titled ''[[Ola Se Sena Ta Vrika]]'' (I've found it all in you), which was a commercial success.<ref name="olasesena">{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/22073/news/|script-title=el:Έρχεται ο νέος Γιάννης Πλούταρχος|last=Staff|date=24 July 2006|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> The album was eventually certified 2x platinum.<ref name="officialbioheaven" />
On 18 September 2006, he released his seventh studio album titled ''[[Krimmena Mistika]]'' (Hidden secrets), which sold more than 40,000 units and was certified Platinum in its first week.<ref name="KrimmenaMistika">{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/22470/news/|script-title=el:Ο Γιάννης Πλούταρχος σας καλεί...|last=Staff|date=11 September 2006|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/22559/news/|script-title=el:Πλατινένιος ο Γιάννης Πλούταρχος|last=Staff|date=19 September 2006|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> The album was also released in a special edition form with the inclusion of a bonus DVD, while few days later on 20 September, Ploutarhos began appearances at club Kentro Athinon.<ref name="KrimmenaMistika" /> The album, which also featured a duet with Kostantina titled "Ti Bike Anamesa Mas;" (What came between us?),<ref name="olasesena" /> was eventually certified 2x platinum.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/24276/news/|title=Γιάννης Πλούταρχος photo report|last=Staff|date=14 February 2007|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref>
A [[greatest hits]] album titled ''Stigmes'' (Moments) followed in 2007, which included six new songs and a bonus DVD.<ref name="Stigmes1">{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/26929/news/|script-title=el:Στις 25 Οκτωβρίου ξεκινάει ο Γιάννης Πλούταρχος|last=Staff|date=2 October 2007|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> The album was eventually certified Platinum, exceeding sales of 40,000 units.<ref name="Stigmes2">{{cite web|url=http://www.cosmo.gr/ArtsEnt/Hellas/172885.html|script-title=el:Πλατινένιος Γιάννης Πλούταρχος|last=Kalogeraki|first=Manina|date=23 October 2007|publisher=Cosmo.gr|language=Greek|accessdate=7 February 2011}}</ref> In October 2007, Ploutarhos embarked on a mini US tour, performing in Toronto, New York, Montreal, and Foxwoods.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/25585/news/|title=O Γιάννης Πλούταρχος στην Αμερική|last=Staff|date=11 June 2007|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> Upon his return to Greece, Ploutarhos started appearing in a concert series at club Kentro Athinon alongside [[Apostolia Zoi]], [[Tamta]] and Giannis Vardis on 25 October.<ref name="Stigmes2" />
In June 2008, Ploutarhos released his eight studio album titled ''O,ti Gennietai Stin Psihi'' (Whatever is born in the soul),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/31068/news/|script-title=el:Γιάννης Πλούταρχος: νέα δισκογραφική δουλειά|last=Staff|date=20 June 2008|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> which was also certified 2x platinum.<ref name="officialbioheaven" /> On 17 July, he started appearances at club Politeia in [[Thessaloniki]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/31975/news/|script-title=el:Ο Γιάννης Πλούταρχος στο Πολιτεία|last=Staff|date=3 August 2008|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> In December 2008, he started appearances at club REX.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/34944/news/|script-title=el:Γιάννης Πλούταρχος: "Ήταν η ωραιότερη έναρξη που έχω κάνει ποτέ"|last=Staff|date=19 December 2008|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> A few days later on 22 December 2008, Plourahos performed a charity concert for children with disabilities at club REX.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/34935/news/|script-title=el:Ο Γιάννης Πλούταρχος τραγουδάει για τα παιδιά|last=Staff|date=21 December 2008|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> In May 2009, Ploutarhos traveled to Australia to perform two [[Charitable organization|charity]] concerts in [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]]. That summer, Ploutarhos partnered with [[MAD Greekz]] and embarked on his first major tour around Greece.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/38552/news/|title=Το Mad Greekζ ταξιδεύει την Ελλάδα, με τον Γιάννη Πλούταρχο!|last=Staff|date=1 June 2009|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> In October of the same year, Ploutarhos held concerts in [[London]] and Cyprus. He continued touring, and in January 2010, toured North American performing in [[Vancouver]], [[Foxwoods]], [[Montreal]], Atlantic City, Chicago, Toronto, and [[Sacramento]].<ref name="officialbioheaven" />
On 22 March 2010, Ploutarhos released his ninth studio album titled ''Prosopika Dedomena''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/43301/news/|title=Νέο album για τον Γιάννη Πλούταρχο|last=Staff|date=10 March 2010|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> The album was released in record stores and at [[Newsagent's shop|Newsstands]], and quickly sold out forcing his label to [[reissue]]d the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mad.tv/section/news/44280/news/|script-title=el:Ο Γιάννης Πλούταρχος επανακυκλοφορεί|last=Staff|date=2 May 2010|publisher=[[MAD TV (Greece)|MAD TV]]|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> It was eventually certified 6x platinum.<ref name="officialbioheaven" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.music.net.cy/easyconsole.cfm/page/read/n_id/2051|title=Ο Γιάννης Πλούταρχος στο ACRO|last=Staff|date=10 April 2010|publisher=Music.net.cy|language=Greek|accessdate=9 February 2011}}</ref> In April of the same year, he started appearing at club ACRO, while for the winter season 2010–2011 he started performing at club CosmoStage.
===2011–presente: Proyectos===
In December 2010, Ploutarhos left his longtime label [[Minos EMI]], and signed with [[Heaven Music]].<ref name="officialbioheaven" /> Shortly after, he announced a joint project with famous Italian singer [[Albano Carrisi]].<ref name="officialbioheaven" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heavenmusic.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=140:al-bano-ploutarxos&catid=42:2011-01-25-09-31-20&Itemid=2|title=AL BANO CARRISI – ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΠΛΟΥΤΑΡΧΟΣ|date=December 2010|publisher=[[Heaven Music]]|language=Greek|accessdate=7 February 2011}}</ref> On 24 January 2011, their first single titled "Me Mia Matia/Felicita" (With one look/Happiness) was released to radio stations, featuring verses in both [[Greek language|Greek]] and [[Italian language|Italian]].<ref name="jan2011single">{{cite web|url=http://www.heavenmusic.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=155:ploutarxosalbano&catid=42:2011-01-25-09-31-20&Itemid=2|title=Το νέο τραγούδι του Γιάννη Πλούταρχου και του Albano|date=24 January 2011|publisher=[[Heaven Music]]|language=Greek|accessdate=7 February 2011}}</ref> On 6 February 2011, Ploutarhos released a joint album with Al Bano Carrisi titled ''Dio Fones-Mia Psihi'' (Two Voices-One Soul) in Greece as a [[covermount]] with [[Proto Thema]].<ref name="jan2011single" /> Proto Thema sold over 160,000 copies, selling out completely in just a few hours.<ref name="dio1">{{cite web|url=http://tralala.gr/music-news/item/11905-ploutarxos-carisi-xeperase-poliseis|title=Al Bano – Γιάννης Πλούταρχος – "Δυό φωνές, Μια ψυχή": Ξεπέρασε τις 160,000 πωλήσεις μέσα σε λίγες ώρες!!!|last=Staff|date=7 February 2011|publisher=Tralala.gr|language=Greek|accessdate=8 February 2011}}</ref> A standard retail released followed on 7 February 2011, with two bonus songs included.<ref name="dio1" /> On 17 February 2011, Ploutarhos took part in the [[Festival della canzone italiana|Sanremo Music Festival]] alongside Albano Carrisi and [[Greeks|Greek]] [[opera]]tic [[soprano]] Dimitra Theodossiou.<ref name="Sanremo1">{{cite web|url=http://www.star.gr/life_style/79482/|script-title=el:Στο φεστιβάλ του Σαν Ρέμο ο Γιάννης Πλούταρχος|last=Staff|date=7 February 2011|publisher=[[Star Channel]]|language=Greek|accessdate=7 February 2011}}</ref> The trio performed a famous chorus piece titled "[[Va, pensiero]]" from the opera ''[[Nabucco]]'' written by [[Giuseppe Verdi]].<ref name="Sanremo1" /> Ploutarhos' appearance mark the first time a Greek singer has ever performed at Sanremo Music Festival.<ref name="Sanremo1" />
On 22 November 2011, Ploutarhos released his eleventh studio album titled ''I Dinami Tou Erota'' (The Strength of Love).<ref>http://www.heavenmusic.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=3&Itemid=2</ref>
== Vida Personal ==
As of 2011, Ploutarhos and his wife have been together for 23 years, and have five children together.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.music.net.cy/easyconsole.cfm/page/read/n_id/6432|script-title=el:Γ.Πλούταρχος: "Μπορεί να είμαι ο μόνος καλλιτέχνης στην Ευρώπη με πέντε παιδιά με την ίδια γυναίκα"|last=Staff|date=24 January 2011|publisher=Music.net.cy|language=Greek|accessdate=9 February 2011}}</ref> He is distinguished by his low profile and modesty despite the success he has received. Ploutarhos has stated that he respects and appreciates his fans, and tries to watch his behavior as he believes every artist should be a [[role model]] for their fans, especially young fans.<ref name="MusicCyBio" />
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