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UTN1 or (Unknown To No One) | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Iraq |
Genres | Pop/Rock |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | LCIE, Melody TV Music and currently unsigned |
Members | Akhlad Raof Shant Garabedian Hassan Ali Al-Falluji; tour members : Muhanned ozzi Samer Farif Yousif Ismail |
Past members | Diyar Dullari (2002-2003) Nadeem Hamid (2000-2009) Art Haroutunian (1999-2011) Marwan Sameer (2012-2014) |
Website | http://www.utn1.com |
UTN1 or Unknown to No One is an Iraqi pop/rock band formed in 1999 in Baghdad, Iraq, moved to Beirut in 2005. It is notable for being a pioneering group that sings in both Arabic and English, and for being formed under Saddam Hussein's regime. It was founded by Shant Garabedian and Artin Haroutunian. They were later joined by Hassan Ali Al-Falluji, Akhlad Raof, Artin Haroutunian who left the band in 2011 due to his decision to live in Holland. Marwan Sameer (Pianist/Keyboardist) joined in 2012 and left 2014.