Sandy

Shahram Azar (; born 24 July 1957), better known by his stage name Sandy , is a singer, composer, arranger, and keyboard player. Before the Iranian Revolution, he collaborated with notable singers such as Betty, Shahrokh and Nooshafarin. After the revolution, he worked closely with Ebi, arranging several songs and performing in concerts. Azar served as one of the four judges and main producers on the first two seasons of the talent show Stage, aired on Manoto TV.

Early life Shahram Azar was born in 1957 in Abadan, Iran. In 1984, he emigrated to Germany. There, he continued his music career and founded the band Sandy in 1987. A few years later, he moved to the United States. Azar is married and has four children, including his son Khashayar, who is also a member of Sandy. Azar began singing in elementary school and later developed an interest in playing musical instruments during high school. He won several national competitions and, after the Iranian Revolution, faced challenges due to the banning of music. He eventually migrated to Germany and worked with a music company. Sandy Group In 1987, Shahram Azar, along with Behzad Pishro, Reza Zamini, and Ahmad Abdollahi, formed the band Sandy in Frankfurt, Germany. The group's music blends pop lyrics with techno and Bandari influences. Sandy was one of the first bands to address social issues faced by Iranian youth, such as marriage, addiction, and immigration. They also pioneered Persian rap with songs like "Boro Baba" and "Pari." Azar's contributions to Sandy include singing, music composition, arranging songs, producing, and writing lyrics. He is also recognized as one of the best keyboard players in Iranian music history.

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Discography Studio albums 1992: Tou Vasam Tak Hasti 1994: Dokhtar Haji Almas 1995: Ding Dang 1996: Cobra 1998: Top Singer (Khanandeh Top) 2000: Raghse Javona 2004: Tagh 2006: Sabok Sangin 2014: Station 7 2021: Album 22