Adrian Pradhan
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.jpg) Adrian Pradhan at Khadgi Mahotsav 2075 (2019) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Kalimpong, West Bengal, India |
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| Instrument | Guitar |
| Member of | 1974 AD (1994–2015, 2019–present) |
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Adrian Pradhan (born 18 August) is a Nepalese vocalist, composer and songwriter. He was born and raised in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. He is the lead member of the Nepali rock band 1974 AD.[1][2][3][4][5] Pradhan was the lead vocalist of the band until March 2015, after which he was replaced by Rohit John Chhetri. Pradhan reunited with the band in 2019 and has been associated with 1974 AD since.
Early life
[edit]Pradhan's musical journey started during his school years at St. Augustine's School, Kalimpong, where he was a member of the school choir.[4] The mouth organ and keyboard were his first instruments and he picked up the guitar in the year 1989 and switched to drums in the year 1995. His first band was Eurika where the foundation of a musical career was laid. Later he was involved with the band Flames which toured India.
With 1974 AD
[edit]Pradhan joined 1974 AD in 1994 as a pianist. Along with fellow band-member Phiroj Shyangden, he was the front man of the band and did the vocals, played the drums and harmonica.
The Original Duo
[edit]In 2016 Pradhan reunited once again with former 1974 AD band member Phiroj Shyangden under the name 'The Original Duo'.[6][7] They toured five states in USA in 2016. alongside Nepal, UK, and Australia in 2017-18.[8][9][10]
Albums
[edit]- Adrian Pradhan discography (solo)
| Album Name | Year released |
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| Aaja | 2002 |
| Ballads | 2006 |
| Janani | 2008 |
| Saath | 2011 |
| Khoosi | 2013 |
| Abhiwaadan | 2015 |
- Adrian Pradhan discography (with 1974 AD)
| Album Name | Year released |
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| Time Out | 1996 |
| Samjhi Baschhu | 1998 |
| Satabdi | 2001 |
| Jungi Nishan | 2002 |
| Limited Edition | 2002 |
| Pinjada Ko Suga | 2004 |
| On Air | 2007 |
| Aath Athara | 2010 |
| Nirantarta | 2019 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Adrian Pradhan MP3 Songs
- ^ "Adrian Pradhan's official website". adrianpradhan.com. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- ^ "Read online latest news and articles from Nepal". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- ^ a b "You searched for Adrians voice helps spread light". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "तपाईले खोज्नुभएको पृष्ठ भेटिएन । पृष्ठ सरेको वा हटाईएको हुनसक्छ...गृहपृष्ठ जानुहोस् »". ekantipur.com.
- ^ "हिँड्दा–हिँड्दै" (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 25 March 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ Ltd, Deep Creation Pvt. "एड्रिन प्रधान र फिरोज स्याङ्देनकाे ललितपुर, पोखरा र बुटवलमा कन्सर्ट हुँदै". Medianp. Archived from the original on 25 March 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ M&S VMAG (25 January 2018), Former 1974 AD Phiroj Syangden and Adrian Pradhan get together for Nepal tour, archived from the original on 25 March 2018, retrieved 23 March 2018
- ^ "The Original Duo-Phiroj Shyangden & Adrian Pradhan Performing Live @Kathmandu – Nepali E-Chords". www.nepaliechords.com. 9 January 2018. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ "Former 1974 AD Members to Tour Around Nepal - halla!". halla!. 13 January 2018. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
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