Tag Archives: Life History of Musicians

K J Yesudas Biography: Kattassery Joseph Yesudas (born 10 January 1940) is an Indian playback singer and musician who sings Indian classical, devotional and film songs. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of Indian music and also as a cultural icon of Kerala. Name: Yesudas (Kattassery Joseph Yesudas) [Other names: Dasettan, Gana Gandharvan] …

Name: Manna Dey (Prabodh Chandra Dey) Born: 01 May, 1919 – Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Died: 24 October, 2013 (aged 94) Bangalore, Karnataka, India Occupation: Singer, Playback Singer, Music Director, Musician Spouse(s): Sulochana Kumaran Instrument(s): Vocals, Harmonium, Tabla, Sitar, Tanpura Awards: 1971 – National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the Hindi Film Mere Huzur 2005 – Padma Bhushan Award …

Name: Bruce Springsteen (Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen) Born: 23 September 1949, Long Branch, New Jersey, United States Nicknames Doctor, The Boss Occupation: Singer, Song Writer, Musician Spouse(s): Patti Scialfa (m. 1991), Julianne Phillips (m. 1985–1989) Children: Jessica Springsteen, Sam Ryan Springsteen, Evan James Springsteen Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen is an American songwriter, singer and guitarist. He had recorded and toured …

Full Name: Paul Frederic Simon Birth:  October 13, 1941 Newark, New Jersey, USA Occupation(s): Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Actor Instruments: Vocals, Guitar Genres: Folk, Rock, Pop, World Paul Simon — Paul Frederic Simon was born on October 13, 1941. He is an American singer-songwriter, known for his success beginning in 1965 as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, with musical …

Name: Rahul Dev Burman Born: 27 June 1939, Kolkata Died: 4 January 1994, Mumbai Spouse: Asha Bhosle (m. 1980–1994), Rita Patel (m. 1966–1971) Nationality: Indian Other names: Pancham Da, Shahensha-E-Music Occupation: Music director, Score composer, Singer, Actor, Music Arranger, Music Producer, Musician Years active: 1961 – 1994 Parent(s): S. D. Burman; Meera Dev Burman RD Burman Biography For Students Achievements …

Full Name: अली ज़फ़र (Ali Zafar) Born: 18 May 1980; Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Nationality: Pakistani Education: National College of Arts, Government College University, Lahore Occupation: Singer-Songwriter; Model; Actor; Painter Spouse: Ayesha Fazli Parent(s): Mohammad Zafarullah; Kanwal Ameen अली ज़फ़र – संगीत के सरताजों की बात छोड़ दी जाए तो बहुत ही कम पाकिस्तानी सितारे भारतीय दर्शकों को आकर्षित कर पाए …

Born: James Paul McCartney 18 June 1942 Liverpool, England (United Kingdom) Nationality: English Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Composer, Businessman Years Active: 1957–present Paul McCartney — Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles (1960–1970) and Wings (1971–1981), McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records …

Ustad Bismillah Khan was born on March 21, 1916 at Bhirung Raut Ki Gali, in Dumraon as the second son of Paigambar Khan and Mitthan. He was named as Qamaruddin to rhyme with Shamsuddin, their first son. His grandfather, Rasool Baksh Khan uttered “Bismillah” (the basmala) after looking at the newborn, thus he was named Bismillah Khan. His ancestors were …

Birth name: Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna Born: 6 July 1930 Sankaraguptam, East Godavari District, Madras Presidency, British India (now part of Andhra Pradesh, India) Died: 22 November 2016 (aged 86) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Genres: Carnatic Music Occupation: Musician Instruments: Viola, Mridangam, Kanjira Years Active: 1938–2016 Dr. Balamurali Krishna — The celebrated Carnatic Musical Genius ‘Padmashri’ Dr. Balamurali Krishna is a renowned singer, …