Shahzad Hasan
Shahzad Hasan شهزاد حسن | |
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| Birth name | Shahzad Hasan |
| Also known as | Shahi Shahi Hasan |
| Genres | Pop and rock |
| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1986 – present |
| Labels | EMI Pakistan, Pepsi Pakistan Inc., PTV Studio, Coke Studio |
Shahzad Hasan (also known as Shahi Hasan), is a Pakistani musician, record producer, occasional actor, bass guitarist, backing vocalist and music industry executive.[1] Co-founding the pop and rock band, Vital Signs, with keyboardist Rohail Hyatt in 1986, he earned recognition of playing bass guitar and as an original member of Vital Signs.[2]
In addition to his role as the band's bass player and backing vocalist, he has undertaken many other roles for the band, such as producing and co-producing their albums, producing backstage music for the popular television series, Coke Studio.[1] In Pakistan, he has been cited as one of the greatest bassist in the country as well as earned much respect in the country for producing the music.[1] In 2013, he came recently came in the limelight after collaborating with various musicians to compose the Naya Pakistanand currently hosting the music competitive show, Cornetto Youth Icon on MTV Pakistan.[3]
In April 2013, Hasan joined Meesha Shafi, String, Ali Azmat and Alamgir as a judge on the immensely popular singing talent show Cornetto Music Icons aired on ARY Digital.
References
- ^ a b c Hani Taha (6 April 2011). "Catching up with Shahi". Tribune Express. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- ^ Amar Ayaz (2 May 2010). "The vital visage of Shahzad 'Shahi' Hasan". Jang Music Megazine (INSTEP). Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- ^ By Sidrah Moiz Khan / Rafay Mahmood (: 30 March 2013). "Shahi Hasan gears up to mentor young singers". Tribune. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
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