Habib (singer)

Habib
حبیب محبیان
Background information
Birth nameHabib Mohebian
Born(1947-09-27)27 September 1947
Tehran, Iran
Died10 June 2016(2016-06-10) (aged 68)
Ramsar, Mazandaran, Iran
GenresPersian Rock, Rock , pop, Country music
Occupation(s)Singer, composer, musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, piano
Years active1970–2016
LabelsTaraneh Records
Avang Music
Caltex Records
WebsiteOfficial website

Habib Mohebian (Persian: حبیب محبیان; 26 September 1947 – 10 June 2016),[1] better known by his stage name Habib, was an Iranian singer, songwriter, musician, composer and arranger. He is considered one of the founders of Iranian rock music. He was one of the few Iranian singers who had composed all his works and he was one of the few Iranian singers who used a twelve-string guitar in his performances and was a professional musician of this instrument.[2][3]

  1. ^ "پسر حبیب به شایعات پیرامون حضور پدرش در ایران پاسخ داد؛ حبیب برای چه بازگشت؟". musicema. Archived from the original on 8 October 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  2. ^ "حبیب محبیان، خوانندهٔ قدیمی، درگذشت". Tabnak. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  3. ^ "Iranian singer 'Habib Mohebian' passes away". Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.