Asad Ahmed
Asad Ahmed (Urdu: اسد احمد) | |
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 Asad with his Minarik Shattered Mirror Inferno | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Asad Ahmed |
| Born | 21 July 1971 |
| Origin | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter, Record producer, Entrepreneur |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1988 – present |
| Website | http://www.asadahmed.com |
Asad Ahmed (born 21 July 1971 in Karachi) is a Pakistani guitarist and a pioneer of rock music in Pakistan. He has been a member of notable bands such as The Barbarians, Awaz, Vital Signs, and Karavan. Asad also had a significant role in the Coke Studio sessions and currently works as a solo artist.
Early life
Asad's family moved to Dubai when he was young. Inspired by his elder brother's guitar, Asad quickly learned to play. The family returned to Karachi in 1984.
Music career
Coke Studio
Asad was part of Coke Studio from seasons 2 to 6 and reappeared in season 13.
The Barbarians
Asad began his career in 1987 with The Barbarians, often considered Pakistan's first rock band. Their first single, "Yeh Zindagi Hai," laid the foundation for Pakistani rock. The band released their only album, The Barbarians, in 1989 and disbanded in 1990.
Junoon and Vital Signs
Asad played bass with Junoon for about a year starting in 1991. He later collaborated with Vital Signs on their albums Aitebar and Hum Tum.
Awaz
In 1992, Asad co-founded Awaz with Haroon and Faakhir. The band became a significant force in Pakistani pop, releasing albums like Awaz, Jadu Ka Chiraagh, and Shola. Awaz disbanded after Shola, with members pursuing solo careers.
Karavan
In 1997, Asad formed Karavan with Sameer Ahmed. The band released several albums, including Rakh Aas, Safar, Gardish, and Saara Jahan. Karavan disbanded in 2012.
Solo
Asad has contributed to albums by Vital Signs, Ali Zafar, Haroon, Sajjad Ali, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. In 2017, he released Rebirth, Pakistan's first all-guitar instrumental album. His second solo album, Severe Cuts, was released in 2020.
Discography
- The Barbarians (EMI 1990)
- Awaz – Awaz (EMI 1993)
- Awaz – Jadu Ka Chiraagh (LIPS 1995)
- Karavan – Rakh Aas (VCI 1997)
- Karavan – Safar (Eagle Records 2000)
- Rebirth – First solo instrumental album (EMI Pakistan Ltd. 2017)
- Asad Ahmed – Severe Cuts (2020)
References
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