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Nicolae Covaci | |
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![]() Covaci performing live with Transsylvania Phoenix in 2006 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Nicolae Covaci |
Born | Timișoara, Kingdom of Romania | 19 April 1947
Died | 2 August 2024 Timișoara, Romania | (aged 77)
Genres | Progressive rock, ethnic rock, psychedelic rock, heavy metal, hard rock, folk rock, folk metal |
Occupations | Musician, painter |
Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1960–2024 |
Formerly of | Phoenix |
Website | http://www.covaci.de |
Nicolae "Nicu" Covaci (19 April 1947 – 2 August 2024) was a Romanian guitarist, painter, and music composer. He is best known as the leader and founding member of rock and cult band Phoenix, for which he was the lead vocalist and guitar player, with more than 60 years of activity.[1]