In early 1981 a new band Fatme was formed who combined very creatively elements from Greek popular music roots and rock for the very first time.Their frontman was Nikos Portokaloglou who is still a recording singer/songwriter of great acclaim.Even though Vasilis Papakonstantinou started his career in the 70s, it wasn't until the beginning of the 80s that he gain huge popularity and became one of the most successful Greek rock singers. Vasilis Papakonstantinou is still active and he continues to release successful albums.