- Self-taught with perfect pitch, he cannot read music.
- (1989-1998) Dated Linda Evans
- Has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota.
- His name means "John with golden hair" in Greek.
- In 1969, at age 14, he broke the Greek National record for the men's 50-meter swimming freestyle.
- Favorite hobbies include swimming, cooking and piano.
- Is set to be a guest speaker at the University of Minnesota's 2004 Annual Celebration where he will be awarded an honorary doctorate degree. (March 2004)
- Autobiography, "Yanni In Words."
- 2nd of 3 children.
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