The most promising Macedonian pop star of his generation, Tose Proeski was at the zenith of his fame and influence when an automobile crash claimed his life at the age of 26. Born Todor Proeski on January 25, 1981, in Prilep, he was raised in nearby Krusevo, studying classical music and at age 12 attracting widespread attention for his performance at the annual children's song festival Zlatno Slavejce. Subsequent appearances at Stip's Makfest event vaulted Proeski to even greater renown, and in 1997 he scored his first radio ...full biography