Ayub Bachchu
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Ayub Bachchu (Bengali: আইয়ুব বাচ্চু) is a famous Bangladesh
i rock musician and a guitarist in the country. During 1980 - 1990 he was a member of Souls
as lead guitarist. Finally he formed his own band AT 1991 titled LRB (the acronym originally came from Little River Band, but since another Australian band already had that name, Bachchu changed it to Love Runs Blind
). LRB is the first band in Bangladeshi Band history to release two double albums and surprisingly enough, boldly of course their 1st album was a double album. The type was hard rock based like Madhobi, Dhakar Sondha etc.The public were not acquainted with that kind of music in Bangla before; the album was a huge success. Even though he started out as a Rock
musician he eventually branched out to the more mainstream music of Bangladesh. He composed and played guitar in many songs for other artists; as a result, has gained a respectable fame among the musicians of Bangladesh
. Nevertheless, Ayub Bachchu has contributed heavily to the development of Bangladeshi Rock Music. He is popular equally as a Singer as well as a Guitarist and Composer. He dedicated himself to promote all instrument players of Bangladesh and make instrument playing more popular here. His first instrumental album 'Sound of Silence' is a breakthrough in instrumental music in Bangladesh. Jimi Hendrix
& Joe Satriani
are his inspirations as a guitarist. He is well known for his distinctive headgear and guitars. Widely known for his technical efficiency on guitar, Ayub Bachchu is regularly cited as one of the best guitarists in the sub-continent and the best in his country. He is extremely popular for his blues influenced guitar playing which contains many of the high-skilled techniques along with melodic approach. With his band LRB, he has popularized the blues-rock
genre in his own language and gained the crowd attention for the live acts. Despite Satriani and Hendrix, LRB draw inspirations from many other rock bands like Pink Floyd
, Deep Purple
, Dire Straits
, Guns N'Roses, Led Zeppelin
, Queen
, and Nirvana
. Still Bachchu prefers to play covers of these bands in the live acts along with LRB and his own songs. Ayub Bachchu's musical contributions made LRB as the top band in his country which has popularity in overseas also. He once mentioned to have 28 guitars in his collection. He is generally seen with Ibanez
and ESP
guitars, though he prefers PRS
, Carvin and Fender Stratocaster
also. He has his own recording Studio at Mogbazar, Dhaka named, AB Kitchen.
LRB started to play live gigs on the following years and their history of proceeding began. Millions of music loving people accepted their music with love. With the eagerness to create something revolutionary LRB released their first debut in 1992, which was a double album of Bangladeshi music history and entirely a new concept in Bangladeshi music and to the listeners as well.
AB was honored in IIM Joka 'Rock Fest' (India), Benson & Hedges Star Search 1 & 2, DRockstar 1 & many other local competitions as a Judge.
AB is renowned for his musical scoring in TVC. Moreover He has worked as a music director for late Khalid Hasn Milu, late Shaikh Ishtiaqe, Nasim Ali Khan, Topon Chowdhury, Hasan Abedur Reza Jewel, Alam Ara Minu, Kaniz Suborna, Rupom etc. AB & LRB wish to play more concerts and to spread Bangladeshi Music in the each and every corner of the earth
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
i rock musician and a guitarist in the country. During 1980 - 1990 he was a member of Souls
Souls (band)
Souls is a pop-music band from Bangladesh. It was established in Chittagong, and later moved to Bangladesh's capital city of Dhaka. Former members include Tapan Chowdhury, Ayub Bachchu, Nakib Khan, Naseem Ali, and Partha Barua...
as lead guitarist. Finally he formed his own band AT 1991 titled LRB (the acronym originally came from Little River Band, but since another Australian band already had that name, Bachchu changed it to Love Runs Blind
Love Runs Blind
LRB is a Bangladeshi band, which was started in 1991 by guitarist Ayub Bachchu.- History :Bachchu was born in Chittagong, Bangladesh. He started his music career with a band called Feelings. Then Bachchu spent ten years with a band called Souls, which was one of the first Bangladeshi rock bands...
). LRB is the first band in Bangladeshi Band history to release two double albums and surprisingly enough, boldly of course their 1st album was a double album. The type was hard rock based like Madhobi, Dhakar Sondha etc.The public were not acquainted with that kind of music in Bangla before; the album was a huge success. Even though he started out as a Rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
musician he eventually branched out to the more mainstream music of Bangladesh. He composed and played guitar in many songs for other artists; as a result, has gained a respectable fame among the musicians of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. Nevertheless, Ayub Bachchu has contributed heavily to the development of Bangladeshi Rock Music. He is popular equally as a Singer as well as a Guitarist and Composer. He dedicated himself to promote all instrument players of Bangladesh and make instrument playing more popular here. His first instrumental album 'Sound of Silence' is a breakthrough in instrumental music in Bangladesh. Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter...
& Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani
Joseph "Joe" Satriani is an American instrumental rock guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, with multiple Grammy Award nominations...
are his inspirations as a guitarist. He is well known for his distinctive headgear and guitars. Widely known for his technical efficiency on guitar, Ayub Bachchu is regularly cited as one of the best guitarists in the sub-continent and the best in his country. He is extremely popular for his blues influenced guitar playing which contains many of the high-skilled techniques along with melodic approach. With his band LRB, he has popularized the blues-rock
Blues-rock
Blues rock is a hybrid musical genre combining bluesy improvisations over the 12-bar blues and extended boogie jams with rock and roll styles. The core of the blues rock sound is created by the electric guitar, piano, bass guitar and drum kit, with the electric guitar usually amplified through a...
genre in his own language and gained the crowd attention for the live acts. Despite Satriani and Hendrix, LRB draw inspirations from many other rock bands like Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
, Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
, Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Dire Straits were a British rock band active from 1977 to 1995, composed of Mark Knopfler , his younger brother David Knopfler , John Illsley , and Pick Withers .Dire Straits' sound drew from a variety of musical influences, including jazz, folk, blues, and came closest...
, Guns N'Roses, Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
, Queen
Queen (band)
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
, and Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
. Still Bachchu prefers to play covers of these bands in the live acts along with LRB and his own songs. Ayub Bachchu's musical contributions made LRB as the top band in his country which has popularity in overseas also. He once mentioned to have 28 guitars in his collection. He is generally seen with Ibanez
Ibanez
is a Japanese guitar brand owned by Hoshino Gakki. Based in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, Hoshino Gakki were one of the first Japanese musical instrument companies to gain a significant foothold in import guitar sales in the United States and Europe, as well as the first brand of guitars to mass produce...
and ESP
ESP Guitars
, located in North Hollywood, California, is an American-based, Japanese-owned manufacturer of electric guitars and basses.- History :In 1975, Hisatake Shibuya opened a shop called Electric Sound Products in Tokyo. It provided custom replacement parts for guitars. In 1976, ESP gained a reputation...
guitars, though he prefers PRS
PRS Guitars
PRS Guitars is an American guitar manufacturer headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland. PRS Guitars was founded by guitarist and luthier Paul Reed Smith in 1985. The company is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end electric guitars.-Materials:...
, Carvin and Fender Stratocaster
Fender Stratocaster
The Fender Stratocaster, often referred to as "Strat", is a model of electric guitar designed by Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and Freddie Tavares in 1954, and manufactured continuously by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation to the present. It is a double-cutaway guitar, with an extended top...
also. He has his own recording Studio at Mogbazar, Dhaka named, AB Kitchen.
Early Life
Ayub Bachchu mostly known as AB is the legendary name in the history of Bangladeshi Band Music. With tremendous fan acceptance AB is famous for his fabulous guitar playing. AB has started his music career from his birth place Chittagong with the band Feelings in 1978. Then he has joined the band Souls in 1980, one of the pioneers in the band movement of Bangladesh.LRB
In 1991 AB left Souls after 10 long years of practice for perfection and formed LRB (Love Runs Blind). AB brought up LRB from the deepest of his impulse, its something beyond high devotion for music.LRB started to play live gigs on the following years and their history of proceeding began. Millions of music loving people accepted their music with love. With the eagerness to create something revolutionary LRB released their first debut in 1992, which was a double album of Bangladeshi music history and entirely a new concept in Bangladeshi music and to the listeners as well.
Other Work
AB had a great gig with Richard At Legang (France), Remo Fernandez Nandon Bugchi & Bikmar Gosh of India, Azam Khan, Miles & Black of Bangladesh.AB was honored in IIM Joka 'Rock Fest' (India), Benson & Hedges Star Search 1 & 2, DRockstar 1 & many other local competitions as a Judge.
AB is renowned for his musical scoring in TVC. Moreover He has worked as a music director for late Khalid Hasn Milu, late Shaikh Ishtiaqe, Nasim Ali Khan, Topon Chowdhury, Hasan Abedur Reza Jewel, Alam Ara Minu, Kaniz Suborna, Rupom etc. AB & LRB wish to play more concerts and to spread Bangladeshi Music in the each and every corner of the earth
Ayub Bachchu's solo Albums
- Rakto Golap (1986)
- Moyna (1986)
- Kosto (1995)
- Shomoy (1999)
- Eka (1999)
- Prem Tumi Ki? (2000)
- Duti Mon (2002)
- Kafela (2002)
- Prem Premer Moto (2003)
- Pother Gaan (2004)
- Vaatir Gaane Maatir Taane (2006)
- Jibon (2006)
- Sound of Silence (instrumental) (2007)
- Rimjhim Brishti (2008)
- Bolini Kokhono (2009)