Nicu Covaci
RomaniamusicianMaleb. 19477.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Nicu Covaci, born on April 19, 1947, in Timișoara, is a renowned Romanian musician and the founder of the legendary band Phoenix. His contributions to music, particularly rock, have left an indelible mark on Romanian culture. Covaci famously left Romania in 1976, seeking artistic freedom and successfully smuggling his bandmates out of the country. His legacy includes timeless songs like 'Vremuri' and 'Mugur de fluier.' He passed away on August 2, 2024.
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Nicu Covaci was a close friend of Vali Sepi.
A murit Vali Sepi, cunoscut drept „căprarul” trupei Phoenix. Artistul avea 80 de aniAdevărul·Romania· 2026-06-19
Romania· 2026-06-19
Gigi Becali was noted to have a demeanor reminiscent of the legendary rocker Nicu Covaci.
Gigi Becali i-a plimbat pe călugări cu Rolls Royce-ul, la bustul gol. Cum a putut să apară într-o benzinărieAdevărul·Romania· 2025-07-19
Romania· 2025-07-19Also mentioned
Gigi Becali
Nicu Covaci is one of the greatest Romanian musicians and the founder of the legendary band Phoenix.
19 aprilie: ziua în care s-a născut Anghel Saligny, inginerul care a garantat cu propria viață rezistența podului de la CernavodăAdevărul·Romania· 2025-04-18
Romania· 2025-04-18
