Ivan Rebroff (1931-2008) was a German-born vocalist of Russian ancestry. “Instantly recognisable in trademark Russian chic - Cossack hat and brightly coloured peasant garb or fur coat - Ivan Rebroff was a European singing sensation during the 1960s and 70s. His father came from Hessen, Germany while his mother was Russian. He reportedly chalked up 49 gold discs across five continents.” Ivan Rebroff had a massive vocal range of four and a half octaves, and could sing both bass and soprano - thoug