Shahram Shabpareh
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Shahram Shabpareh (born March 11, 1948 in Tehran
) is a famous Iran
ian pop singer, songwriter. His career spans more than 4 decades, he has had countless hits and sold many albums worldwide.
player in early 60s when he was only 13. In mid 60s at age of 17 he formed a band of his own named "Rebells".
Shahram had the chance to feature young Ebi (Ebrahim Hamedi) and Siavash Ghomeishi (two famous Iranian pop stars) by now as the members of Rebells back in 60s. Later on eventually he had become a well known solo singer by early 70s.
After the Islamic revolution in 1979, Shahram who had migrated to California
a few years earlier, did not have the opportunity to return to his homeland . Since then, he has been living in the United States
. Still after 40 years of his career, he is a popular artist in the Iranian society.
Besides the unique style of his music, Shahram has contributed a lot to the Iranian pop music by promoting many young talented artists which are very popular by now; such as Korous and Andy Madadian
.
Shahram played a key role in the Persian pop music since he shifted the Persian dance music to a new era.
One of his famous songs is "Pariya".
Shahram has worked with many artist such as Ebi
, Leila Forouhar
and Googoosh
.
Shahram had the chance to cast in couple of Movies which was showing the young Iranian generation back in Iran during 70s before the Islamic revolution. After the revolution, he started his own TV show in different Persian media companies broadcasting from LA. His show named as "Diyar", meaning homeland in Persian, is still going on.
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
) is a famous Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
ian pop singer, songwriter. His career spans more than 4 decades, he has had countless hits and sold many albums worldwide.
Career
He started his career as a drumDrum
The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
player in early 60s when he was only 13. In mid 60s at age of 17 he formed a band of his own named "Rebells".
Shahram had the chance to feature young Ebi (Ebrahim Hamedi) and Siavash Ghomeishi (two famous Iranian pop stars) by now as the members of Rebells back in 60s. Later on eventually he had become a well known solo singer by early 70s.
After the Islamic revolution in 1979, Shahram who had migrated to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
a few years earlier, did not have the opportunity to return to his homeland . Since then, he has been living in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Still after 40 years of his career, he is a popular artist in the Iranian society.
Besides the unique style of his music, Shahram has contributed a lot to the Iranian pop music by promoting many young talented artists which are very popular by now; such as Korous and Andy Madadian
Andy Madadian
Andranik Madadian , better known by his stage name, Andy , is a famous Iranian-Armenian singer-songwriter. He is a naturalized American and currently lives in Los Angeles, California.-Early life:...
.
Shahram played a key role in the Persian pop music since he shifted the Persian dance music to a new era.
One of his famous songs is "Pariya".
Shahram has worked with many artist such as Ebi
Ebi
Ebi is a Persian Singer-songwriter and performer currently living in Marbella, Spain. He has combined musical influences from traditional Persian music, western pop and sometimes Latino style rhythms and is a major name in Persian music...
, Leila Forouhar
Leila Forouhar
Leila Forouhar is a singer and actress from Iran. She relocated to Los Angeles after the Iranian Revolution.-Career:Leila is the daughter of the late Iranian actor Jahangir Forouhar, who had already established a solid background in the Iranian entertainment industry by the early 1970s. She speaks...
and Googoosh
Googoosh
Faegheh Atashin also known by her stage name Googoosh is an Iranian singer and actress. She is known for her contributions to Iranian pop music, but also starred in a variety of movies from the 1950s to the 1970s. She achieved the pinnacle of her fame and success towards the end of the 1970s...
.
Shahram had the chance to cast in couple of Movies which was showing the young Iranian generation back in Iran during 70s before the Islamic revolution. After the revolution, he started his own TV show in different Persian media companies broadcasting from LA. His show named as "Diyar", meaning homeland in Persian, is still going on.
Discography
- TBA (2012)
- Tapesh (2008)
- Fire (2005)
- Donya (2001)
- Shahr Eshgh (1999)
- Story (1995)
- Summer 94 (1994)
- Summer 92 (1992)
- Shagerd-e-Aval (1990)
- Khejalati (1989)
- Shaparak (1987)
- Madresseh (1986)
- Telesm (1986)
- Hich Kodja Iran Nemisheh (1986)
- Deyar (1980)
- Gorg o Bareh (1980)
- Rhythm of the Night (1998)
- Baghe Alefbaa (1980)
- Didar (1980)
- Rock & Roll (19??)
Filmography
- Boye gandom
- Alafhaye harz
- Mahi ha dar khak mimirand
- Shab ghariban
- Aroose Dejle
External links
- [ Shahram Shabpareh] at Allmusic
- Sharam Shabpareh's official homepage
- Shahram Shabpareh's official fan page