Notis Sfakianakis (born November 2, 1959 in Crete, Greece) is a successful Greek singer, mainly active in the "Laiko" Greek music genre.[citation needed] Notis Sfankianakis and his family moved to the island of Kos when he was seven. Notis became a disc jockey in his early 20s. He supported himself by working as an electrician, plumber, waiter, and labourer. In 1985 he formed a band and played in clubs in Kos. Due to the lack of success, the band broke apart after less than year of being formed. In 1986 Notis moved back to Crete to start his solo singing career.