These are the line-ups of Junoon, a sufi rock band from Lahore, Pakistan, formed in 1990 by songwriter/guitarist Salman Ahmad, former keyboardist Nusrat Hussain, and former vocalist Ali Azmat. Junoon is Southeast Asia's most successful band with more than 30 million sold albums worldwide.[1]
Although Junoon has been prominent in their home country since the release of their first single, "Talaash" (1993) and debut self-titled album Junoon, they did not achieve worldwide fame until the release of the albums Inquilaab, Azadi and Parvaaz, which were released in 1996, 1997 and 1999 respectively. Their 1997 album, Azadi, which has sold more than half million copies, and hit platinum sales status in a record of four weeks.[2] Their biggest hit single, "Sayonee" (1997), became an instant hit in South Asia and the Middle East, shooting to the top of all the Asian charts, and staying at #1 on both Channel V and MTV Asia for over two months. The band produced an overall two singles and two music videos from the album, the other single being "Yaar Bina".
In 2003, after the release of seventh studio album Dewaar in 2003, bassist Brian O'Connell left the band and returned to his native land United States. Since his departure, Pakistani musician Mekaal Hasan and the band's producer John Alec have been playing bass guitar for live shows in place. Dewaar was the album to have the featured the trio together. In 2005, vocalist Ali Azmat left the band to pursue his career as a solo artist and has released two studio albums to date. Salman Ahmad also went on to pursue his solo career and released his debut solo album, Infiniti in July 2005.[3]
The following is a list of musicians who have performed in Pakistani rock band Junoon.
Salman Ahmad (born December 12, 1963) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, composer, lead guitarist and actor whose work includes one solo albums, Infiniti, released in 2005. While still enjoying the success of Junoon, he was involved in two documentaries with the BBC and is also a UN Goodwill Ambassador for HIV/AIDS. Ahmad is working towards spreading awareness about HIV in South Asia, and helping to bring peace between Pakistan and India. Ahmad is currently teaching at Queens College, City University of New York. Although Junoon's two other core members, Ali Azmat and Brian O'Connell, left the band in 2005, Salman Ahmad continues to perform as a solo artist under the "Junoon" label and has moved to New York after his solo career failed to take off in Pakistan.
Nusrat Hussain is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, composer and keyboardist. Known best for his composition of the hit song "Dil Dil Pakistan" during his time at the Pakistani pop rock band Vital Signs.[4] When Salman Ahmed, a member of the Vital Signs left the band and went on his separate way, Nusrat joined him to form a new band with Ali Azmat as lead vocalist. After spending some time with Vital Signs and Junoon, Hussain ventured on his own and released a solo album titled Amrit. It was a sincere effort that reflected Nusrat's skills and experience in the music industry. Currently, Nusrat Hussain is a professional pilot and flies the Airbus A310 of Pakistan International Airlines as a Captain (PIA). In 2012, Hussain made a comeback to the Pakistani music industry by releasing a single "Maza Dard Ka".
Ali Azmat (born April 20, 1970) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, composer, musician and actor whose work includes two solo albums, Social Circus and Klashinfolk, released in 2005 and 2008 respectively. Azmat grew up in Lahore, which he credits for his unconventional attitude. He went to Australia for his higher studies, but due to financial difficulties he returned to Pakistan before completing university. His first band Jupiters was known for performing covers at small gigs, such as weddings, in Lahore. While with them, Azmat wrote his legendary hit song "Dosti". He later sang and recorded "Dosti" with Junoon, after which the song gained national fame. Junoon was Pakistan's biggest band famous for combining traditional poetry and instruments with rock music. Azmat was recruited by Salman Ahmad as the lead vocalist of the band. He left Junoon in 2005 to pursue a solo career.
Brian O'Connell (born July 20, 1963) is an American bassist, musician and actor. O'Connell and Salman Ahmad, were friends with one another since their high school. Brian O'Connell joined Junoon when keyboardist Nusrat Hussain left the band and Salman Ahmad contacted and invited him to play bass on the band's second album, Talaash. He is known for harmonizing the western 5-string bass riffs with the traditional tabla and drums. After the release of the band's seventh studio album, Dewaar, O'Connell went back to his native land the United States. Since his departure, Pakistani musician Mekaal Hasan and the band's producer John Alec have been playing bass guitar for live shows. He was married to Pakistani actress and model Ayeshah Alam. In 2011, O'Connell rejoined the band to celebrate Junoon's 20th anniversary.[5]
Vocals on the track, "Ghoom Taana", in the 2003 studio album, Dewaar
Referencesedit
^Salman Ahmad on Good Day LA April 4, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on July 25, 2010.
^Junoon's album Azadi hits platinum in record time September 15, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on April 1, 1998.
^Junoon splitting August 28, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on May 18, 2009
^Ahmad, Salman (January 12, 2010). Rock & Roll Jihad: A Muslim Rock Star's Revolution. Simon and Schuster. p. 129. ISBN978-1-4165-9767-4. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
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These are the line ups of Junoon a sufi rock band from Lahore Pakistan formed in 1990 by songwriter guitarist Salman Ahmad former keyboardist Nusrat Hussain and former vocalist Ali Azmat Junoon is Southeast Asia s most successful band with more than 30 million sold albums worldwide 1 JunoonOriginLahore Punjab PakistanGenresSufi rock Alternative rock Psychedelic rockYears active1990 presentWebsitewww junoon com Although Junoon has been prominent in their home country since the release of their first single Talaash 1993 and debut self titled album Junoon they did not achieve worldwide fame until the release of the albums Inquilaab Azadi and Parvaaz which were released in 1996 1997 and 1999 respectively Their 1997 album Azadi which has sold more than half million copies and hit platinum sales status in a record of four weeks 2 Their biggest hit single Sayonee 1997 became an instant hit in South Asia and the Middle East shooting to the top of all the Asian charts and staying at 1 on both Channel V and MTV Asia for over two months The band produced an overall two singles and two music videos from the album the other single being Yaar Bina In 2003 after the release of seventh studio album Dewaar in 2003 bassist Brian O Connell left the band and returned to his native land United States Since his departure Pakistani musician Mekaal Hasan and the band s producer John Alec have been playing bass guitar for live shows in place Dewaar was the album to have the featured the trio together In 2005 vocalist Ali Azmat left the band to pursue his career as a solo artist and has released two studio albums to date Salman Ahmad also went on to pursue his solo career and released his debut solo album Infiniti in July 2005 3 The following is a list of musicians who have performed in Pakistani rock band Junoon Contents 1 Current members 2 Former members 3 Timeline 4 Junoon s Line up 5 References 6 External linksCurrent members editSalman AhmadActive 1990 present Instruments lead vocals lead guitar Release contributions Junoon 1991 Talaash 1993 Inquilaab 1996 Azadi 1997 Parvaaz 1999 Andaz 2001 Dewaar 2003 Salman Ahmad born December 12 1963 is a Pakistani singer songwriter composer lead guitarist and actor whose work includes one solo albums Infiniti released in 2005 While still enjoying the success of Junoon he was involved in two documentaries with the BBC and is also a UN Goodwill Ambassador for HIV AIDS Ahmad is working towards spreading awareness about HIV in South Asia and helping to bring peace between Pakistan and India Ahmad is currently teaching at Queens College City University of New York Although Junoon s two other core members Ali Azmat and Brian O Connell left the band in 2005 Salman Ahmad continues to perform as a solo artist under the Junoon label and has moved to New York after his solo career failed to take off in Pakistan Former members editNusrat HussainActive 1990 1991 Instruments keyboards Release contributions Junoon 1991 Nusrat Hussain is a Pakistani singer songwriter composer and keyboardist Known best for his composition of the hit song Dil Dil Pakistan during his time at the Pakistani pop rock band Vital Signs 4 When Salman Ahmed a member of the Vital Signs left the band and went on his separate way Nusrat joined him to form a new band with Ali Azmat as lead vocalist After spending some time with Vital Signs and Junoon Hussain ventured on his own and released a solo album titled Amrit It was a sincere effort that reflected Nusrat s skills and experience in the music industry Currently Nusrat Hussain is a professional pilot and flies the Airbus A310 of Pakistan International Airlines as a Captain PIA In 2012 Hussain made a comeback to the Pakistani music industry by releasing a single Maza Dard Ka Ali AzmatActive 1990 2005 Instruments lead vocals rhythm guitar Release contributions Junoon 1991 Talaash 1993 Inquilaab 1996 Azadi 1997 Parvaaz 1999 Andaz 2001 Dewaar 2003 Ali Azmat born April 20 1970 is a Pakistani singer songwriter composer musician and actor whose work includes two solo albums Social Circus and Klashinfolk released in 2005 and 2008 respectively Azmat grew up in Lahore which he credits for his unconventional attitude He went to Australia for his higher studies but due to financial difficulties he returned to Pakistan before completing university His first band Jupiters was known for performing covers at small gigs such as weddings in Lahore While with them Azmat wrote his legendary hit song Dosti He later sang and recorded Dosti with Junoon after which the song gained national fame Junoon was Pakistan s biggest band famous for combining traditional poetry and instruments with rock music Azmat was recruited by Salman Ahmad as the lead vocalist of the band He left Junoon in 2005 to pursue a solo career Brian O ConnellActive 1992 2003 2011 Instruments bass guitar Release contributions Talaash 1993 Inquilaab 1996 Azadi 1997 Parvaaz 1999 Andaz 2001 Dewaar 2003 Brian O Connell born July 20 1963 is an American bassist musician and actor O Connell and Salman Ahmad were friends with one another since their high school Brian O Connell joined Junoon when keyboardist Nusrat Hussain left the band and Salman Ahmad contacted and invited him to play bass on the band s second album Talaash He is known for harmonizing the western 5 string bass riffs with the traditional tabla and drums After the release of the band s seventh studio album Dewaar O Connell went back to his native land the United States Since his departure Pakistani musician Mekaal Hasan and the band s producer John Alec have been playing bass guitar for live shows He was married to Pakistani actress and model Ayeshah Alam In 2011 O Connell rejoined the band to celebrate Junoon s 20th anniversary 5 Timeline editJunoon s Line up editYears Artist Albums songs Instrument Contribution1991 2005 Ali Azmat Lead Vocalist Sang on all Junoon albums until Dewaar1992 2003 2011 Brian O Connell Performed on all albums from Talaash to Dewaar Bass guitar Played bass Talaash Dewaar1991 Asad Ahmed Only live Bass guitar Played bass in the 1991 studio album Junoon1991 Fuad Abbasi Talaash in Talaash Drums Played drums in the 1993 studio album Talaash1991 Fifi Haroon Jeeain and Jogia in Junoon Female vocals Female vocals in the 1991 studio album Junoon1999 2001 John Gumby Louis Pinto Only live Drums Played drums in the 2001 studio album Andaz1996 1999 Malcolm Goveas Played drums in the 1996 and 1999 studio albums Inquilaab and Parvaaz Drums Played drums in the 1996 and 1999 studio albums Inquilaab and Parvaaz2001 Morten Harket Piya Ocean of Love in Daur e Junoon Male vocals Vocals on the track Piya Ocean of Love 2003 2005 Mekaal Hasan Only live Bass guitar Live in Playback2001 Samina Ahmad Azadi in Andaz Female vocals Female vocals in the 2001 studio album Andaz2003 Ali Noor Ghoom Taana in Dewaar Male vocals Vocals on the track Ghoom Taana in the 2003 studio album Dewaar2004 Shubha Mudgal Ghoom Taana in Dewaar Female vocals Vocals on the track Ghoom Taana in the 2003 studio album DewaarReferences edit Salman Ahmad on Good Day LA Archived April 4 2010 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on July 25 2010 Junoon s album Azadi hits platinum in record time Archived September 15 2008 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on April 1 1998 Junoon splitting Archived August 28 2008 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on May 18 2009 Ahmad Salman January 12 2010 Rock amp Roll Jihad A Muslim Rock Star s Revolution Simon and Schuster p 129 ISBN 978 1 4165 9767 4 Retrieved June 9 2010 20 years of Junoon Retrieved on August 12 2011External links editJunoon official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title List of Junoon members amp oldid 1154028258, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
