One of country’s top guitarists Aamir Zaki passed away on Friday. He was 49.
The former Vital Signs member’s death was confirmed by relatives including his brother Shahid Zaki.
A family member told *The Express Tribune *that the cause of Zaki’s death was heart failure after a prolonged illness. “We are still shifting the body. The funeral will most likely be held tomorrow
Playing guitar since the age of 14 , Zaki was best known for his short stint with the Vital Signs in 1994 when he toured globally with the group and played on their fourth album before being asked to leave the band altogether. Aamir Zaki — the fashion statement
He then released his debut solo album Signature in 1995, from which the song ‘Mera Pyaar’ became a massive hit.
The musician, who made his overdue debut on Coke Studio in 2014, was last seen in action performing at the two-day long I Am Karachi Music Festival. He recently collaborated with Saleem Javed, reworking the singer’s classic Tum Mere Ho.
Re: Amir Zaki of "Maira payar tum he ho" fame passes away
I just read. Inna lillah.
He was one of the best Pakistani guitarists. I remember his sole performances and he could guitar for very long time, all focused in and creating a jam.
Re: Amir Zaki of "Maira payar tum he ho" fame passes away
Does anyone who Amir Zaki was married to? His marriage - and then his divorce - was mentioned in every single article I read about him but the detail about his ex-wife was very conspicuously left out except that he had married a highly intelligent daughter of a famous playwright and theater and TV director.
Re: Amir Zaki of "Maira payar tum he ho" fame passes away
He was biopolar... I think he fought with himself all life... a highly talented person, a raw diamand that didn't present himself but kept himself in the background. RIP-
