Shahram Shabpareh
Shahram Shabpareh (Persian: شهرام شبپره) is an Iranian pop singer and songwriter.[1][2]
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![]() Shahram Shabpareh in March 2018  | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shahram Shabpareh | 
| Also known as | The King of Persian Pop Music | 
| Born | 6 February 1948 Tehran, Iran  | 
| Genres | Pop  Dance Rock  | 
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, composer , actor | 
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, piano, drums | 
| Years active | 1964–present | 
| Labels | Taraneh Records  Caltex Records Avang Records Pars Video MZM Records Tapesh Records  | 
| Website | instagram | 
Career
    
He started his career as a drum player in the early 1960s when he was 13. In the mid-1960s at the age of 17, he formed a band of his own named "Rebels".[3][4]
He was a member of Black Cats from 1964 to 1979, which was started by his brother Shahbal Shabpareh. He embarked a solo career starting in the 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.[4]
With a career spanning 50 years, he is a popular artist in Iranian society[5] and his concerts are well received by Iranians all over the world.[6][7][8][9] He is a judge on Persian Talent Show.
Discography
    
    Studio albums
    

- Taar Taa Geetaar (2012) – Avang Music[10]
 - Tapesh (2008)
 - Fire (2005)
 - Donya (2001)
 - Didar (1999)
 - Rhythm of the Night (1998)
 - Do Rahi (1995)
 - Story (1995)
 - Summer of 94 (1994)
 - Summer of 92 (1992)
 - Shagerde Aval – ℗ 1992 Taraneh Enterprises Inc
 - Khejalati (1988)
 - Bagheh Alephba – ℗ 1987 Pars Video
 - Shaparak (1986)
 - Madreseh (Pariyah) – ℗ 1985 Pars Video
 - Telesm (1984)
 - Khodaya Che Konam? (1983)
 - Iran Iran (1982)
 - Mosafer (1981)
 - Hich Koja Iran Nemisheh (1980)
 - Deyar (1980)
 - Gorg-o Bareh – ℗ 1999 Taraneh Enterprises Inc
 - Rock & Roll (1977)
 
Filmography
    
- Booye Gandom (1977)
 - Mahiha Dar Khak Mimirand (1977)
 - Alafhaye Harz (1976)
 - Shabe Ghariban (1975)
 - Aroose Dejleh (1974)
 
References
    
- "Shahram Shabpareh on Bolour Banafsh". bbcpersian.com. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
 - "Famed Persian musicians to perform in AlUla event". Saudigazette. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
 - Shahram Shabpareh biography
 - "È l'8 di gennaio: riusciremo anche quest'anno a fare entrare Ascanio?". Wired (in Italian). 8 January 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
 - "Shahram Shabpareh music, videos, stats, and photos".
 - "Shahram Shabpareh in Las Vegas". bbcpersian.com. Retrieved 6 January 2007.
 - "Shahram Shabpareh live in Concert". bbcpersian.com. Retrieved 3 January 2006.
 - "Shahram Shabpareh on his album tour". bbcpersian.com. Retrieved 29 July 2005.
 - "Shahram Shabpareh on his album tour (2)". bbcpersian.com. Retrieved 29 July 2005.
 - "Coming Soon New Video 'Nazi Jan, Chador Zari' By Shahram Shabpareh". Radio Javan. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
 
