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Archis Tiku
Background information
Birth nameArchis Tiku
Born (1977-05-06) 6 May 1977 (age 47)
Bombay, India
GenresIndie rock, Post-punk revival
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Bass
Years active2000–2014

Archis Tiku (born 6 May 1977) is a British retired musician, best known as a founding member and bass guitarist of indie rock band Maxïmo Park.[1]

Biography

Archis moved to the UK with his family when he was one year old. He grew up in Wigan and attended Bolton School. In 1995 he moved to Newcastle upon Tyne to study medicine at Newcastle University.[2]

After not playing live with the band for almost five years, Tiku's retirement was confirmed by the band via Twitter in 2017.

References

  1. ^ Larkin, Colin (27 May 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. pp. 1226–. ISBN 9780857125958. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  2. ^ [1] [dead link]