Backing artist Djivan Gasparyan

1928-2021

When he appeared on stage in 2010 at the age of 81, he became the oldest person (named artist or backing performer) to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest. He was succeeded by Emil Ramsauer in 2013.

YearCountrySongRole
2010Armenia Apricot Stone Backing artist backing
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