Pervez Taufiq | |
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![]() Pervez Taufiq of Living Syndication | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Pervez Taufiq |
Born | November 27, 1974 |
Origin | Lowell, Massachusetts |
Genres | Hard rock, alternative metal, heavy metal, post-grunge, nu metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels | LS Records |
Website | LivingSyndication.com |
Pervez Taufiq (born November 27, 1974, in Lowell, Massachusetts), is both the vocalist and primary songwriter for the hard rock band, Living syndication. Taufiq has been described as "a thinking man's musician" and is also a rhythm guitarist, performing both on albums and during live shows. He is the son of Farook and Sheerin Taufiq (of Indian origin) and has a younger sister named Reshma. [1]
Pervez began playing piano at an early age and found himself with an affinity for the electric guitar. After playing in high school bands, he developed an interest in singing but would abandon it till his solo project, which turned into the band Living syndication. [2]
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