Tzimis Panousis, born Dimitrios “Tzimis” Panousis on February 12, 1954 in Athens, Greece, was a Greek musician and stand-up comedian. He began performing in the mid-1970s with his band Mousikes Taxiarhies (Musical Brigades) in small clubs and live venues. Their first unofficial release, Disco Tsoutsouni (1980), was followed by their official debut album Mousikes Taxiarhies (1982). After the group disbanded in 1986, he launched his solo career. Over the following decades, he released albums including Vivere Pericolosamente (1993) and Obi-Obi-Bi (2013). Known for his provocative and satirical style, his work often addressed political and social issues in Greece. He died on January 13, 2018.
