Pervez Taufiq

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Pervez Taufiq
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Pervez Taufiq of Living Syndication
Background information
Birth namePervez Taufiq
Born (1974-11-27) November 27, 1974 (age 50)
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 active2001–present
LabelsLS 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]

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Biography

Living Syndication

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]

Racial Incident on Airport Shuttle Bus

In 2024, Pervez and his family were victims of a racially abusive altercation by a fellow passenger on an airport shuttle bus.

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