Shahram Shabpareh (; born February 6, 1948) is an Iranian

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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".Shahram Shabpareh biography
/ref> 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

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in 1979, Shahram, who had migrated to

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a few years earlier, did not have the opportunity to return to his homeland. Since then, he has been living in the

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. With a career spanning 50 years, he is a popular artist in Iranian society and his concerts are well received by Iranians all over the world. He is a judge on Persian Talent Show.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Taar Taa Geetaar'' (2012) – Avang Music * ''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'' (1991) * ''Khejalati'' (1988) * ''Bagheh Alephba'' (1987) * ''Shaparak'' (1986) * ''Madreseh (Pariyah)'' (1985) * ''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'' (1978)

Filmography

* ''Booye Gandom'' (1978) * ''Mahiha Dar Khak Mimirand'' (1977) * ''Alafhaye Harz'' (1976) * ''Shabe Ghariban'' (1975) * ''Aroose Dejleh'' (1974)

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Shahram Shabpareh Shahram Shabpareh (; born February 6, 1948) is an Iranian pop singer and songwriter. 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". ...

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