Badnaam (band)

Badnaam
OriginLahore
GenresGrunge, sufi rock
Years active2009–present
LabelsPepsiCo Pakistan
Members
  • Ahmed Jilani
  • Lala Ahsan
  • Raheem Shahbaz Sunny

Badnaam (Urdu: بدنام transl. Infamous)[1] is a Pakistani grunge band[2] from Lahore, Pakistan. It is the runners up band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017.[3] Formed in 2009, the band has played for numerous shows throughout Pakistan before performing in Pepsi Battle of the Bands. The three-member band consists of Ahmed Jilani (vocalist and lead guitarist), Lala Ahsan (drummer), and Raheem Shahbaz Sunny (bassist). The band also performed the team anthem 'Quetta Kai Kai' for Quetta Gladiators in the 4th Edition of Pakistan Super League.[4] The band gained popularity because of their sufi rock and grunge genre and their combination of a unique performing style and use of strong vocals.[5]

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  2. ^ "BBC Asian Network - Waqas Saeed, Pakistani Sufi Band Badnaam". BBC. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
  3. ^ Salman, Peerzada (2018-01-25). "Badnaam thrills music lovers". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
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  5. ^ "Four bands that Pepsi Battle of the Bands gave Pakistan | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-08-02.