Taz (1967-2022) was an Indian-British singer, songwriter and actor. He died on April 29, 2022 due to long illness.
Wiki/Biography
Tarsame Singh Saini aka Taz Stereo Nation aka Johnny Zee was born on Tuesday, May 23, 1967 in Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom (age 54; time of death). His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Childhood photos of Taz and family
He was educated at Stoke Park School in Coventry, England. In interviews, he talked about his musical training. He said,
I’m a bathroom singer without any training as such. I play the keyboard well enough that I can compose music, and I’m purely soul-driven when I perform on stage. “
He added,
My father was very adamant about not having British music played in the house; even English speakers were banned. I grew up listening to Shoukat Ali Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Gurdas Maan and Kuldeep Manak. In fact, Gurdas Maanji is the God of Punjabi music. But my mission is Asian fusion, I’m a fusion of English and Punjabi. I have been promoting Punjabi and will do so in the future. When I got into the music industry and creating fusion genres, my dad didn’t speak to me for four years! “
Taz as a young man
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Eye color: brown
Hair color: Brown (dyed blonde)
family
He was born into a Punjabi family.
Parents and siblings
His brother’s name is Tallokan and his sister’s name is Kuldeep.
Taz and his father
Taz and his mother
wife and children
He is married with two daughters named Selina (elder; singer) and Simran, and a son named Dan.
Taz and his daughters
Profession
In 1989, he released his first music album “Hit the Deck”.
On stage (1989)
Subsequently, he released several music albums such as “The Remix Album” (1990), “Spirits of Rhythm” (1994), “Nasha” (1999), “Rewind Selekta” (2009) and “Desi & U Know It” (2012).
Collage of Taz music album
Taz gained huge popularity with the song “Pyar Ho Gaya” from the music album “OH!” Leila 2000.
In 1996, he began to serve as the lead singer in the pop music band Stereo Nation. He was one of the first few singers to introduce cross-cultural Asian fusion music in India. He has also lent his voice to songs in some Hindi films such as “Daroo Vich Pyar” in Tum Bin (2001), “It’s Magic” in “Koi… Mil Gaya” (2003), “Mujhpe” in “Race” To Jadoo” (2008) and “Gallan Goriyan” in “Batla House” (2019). Taz has acted in English-language films such as “Sambar Salsa” (2007) and “Don’t Stop Dreaming” (2007).
Don’t Stop Dreaming (2007)
He performs in various stage shows and live events.
Taz performs live
Awards
- Best Punjabi Singer in the Middle East (year unknown)
- 2005 British Asian Music Awards Best International Artist Award
Taz and his award
die
He was previously diagnosed with a hernia and the surgery was delayed for two years as his condition worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, he fell into a coma and recovered after being hospitalized for several days. In March 2022, he began to face health problems again, and died on April 29, 2022 due to a long illness.
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, he shared how he was discovered by British pop star Neville Staples. He said,
While I was working in my dad’s shop, I was discovered by Neville Staples, a famous British pop star from the duo band The Specials and Fun Boy Three. I used to have a habit and tendency to sing to the radio and practice my vocal skills. Neville happened to be listening to me outside the shop and I guess I’m still counting my lucky stars today. He liked what he heard and invited me to the studio to record some demos. Before I knew it, we had recorded my first album and the rest is history. “
- Taz used to not be vegetarian.
Taz’s Facebook post
- He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog named Kovu.
Taz’s Facebook post about his dog
- Taz enjoys drinking occasionally.
Taz holding a glass of beer
- He has performed at London’s Royal Albert Hall to raise funds for Afghan charities.
- He performed live in the presence of Prince Charles at the UK’s Asia’s Richest Awards annual event at the Natural History Museum in London.
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