Nicu Covaci
Nicolae Covaci | |
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Covaci performing live with Phoenix in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nicolae Covaci |
| Born | 19 April 1947 Timișoara, Kingdom of Romania |
| Died | 2 August 2024 (aged 77) Timișoara, Romania |
| 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.