Adrian Pradhan (born 18 August) is a Nepalese vocalist, composer and songwriter. He was born and raised in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. He is the lead member of the Nepali rock band 1974 AD.[1][2][3][4][5] Pradhan was the lead vocalist of the band until March 2015, after which he was replaced by Rohit John Chhetri. Pradhan reunited with the band in 2019 and has been associated with 1974 AD since.

Adrian Pradhan
Adrian Pradhan at Khadgi Mahotsav 2075 (2019)
Adrian Pradhan at Khadgi Mahotsav 2075 (2019)
Background information
BornKalimpong, West Bengal, India
Genres
  • Rock
  • Nepalese folk rock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • vocalist
  • drummer
InstrumentGuitar
Member of1974 AD (1994–2015, 2019–present)
Formerly of
  • Eurika
  • Flames
  • Adrian Pradhan & friends (2016–2019)

Early life

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Pradhan's musical journey started during his school years at St. Augustine's School, Kalimpong, where he was a member of the school choir.[4] The mouth organ and keyboard were his first instruments and he picked up the guitar in the year 1989 and switched to drums in the year 1995. His first band was Eurika where the foundation of a musical career was laid. Later he was involved with the band Flames which toured India.

With 1974 AD

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Pradhan joined 1974 AD in 1994 as a pianist. Along with fellow band-member Phiroj Shyangden, he was the front man of the band and did the vocals, played the drums and harmonica.

The Original Duo

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In 2016 Pradhan reunited once again with former 1974 AD band member Phiroj Shyangden under the name 'The Original Duo'.[6][7] They toured five states in USA in 2016. alongside Nepal, UK, and Australia in 2017-18.[8][9][10]

Albums

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  • Adrian Pradhan discography (solo)
Album Name Year released
Aaja 2002
Ballads 2006
Janani 2008
Saath 2011
Khoosi 2013
Abhiwaadan 2015
  • Adrian Pradhan discography (with 1974 AD)
Album Name Year released
Time Out 1996
Samjhi Baschhu 1998
Satabdi 2001
Jungi Nishan 2002
Limited Edition 2002
Pinjada Ko Suga 2004
On Air 2007
Aath Athara 2010
Nirantarta 2019

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Adrian Pradhan MP3 Songs
  2. ^ "Adrian Pradhan's official website". adrianpradhan.com. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Read online latest news and articles from Nepal". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  4. ^ a b "You searched for Adrians voice helps spread light". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  5. ^ "तपाईले खोज्नुभएको पृष्ठ भेटिएन । पृष्ठ सरेको वा हटाईएको हुनसक्छ...गृहपृष्ठ जानुहोस् »". ekantipur.com.
  6. ^ "हिँड्दा–हिँड्दै" (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 25 March 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  7. ^ Ltd, Deep Creation Pvt. "एड्रिन प्रधान र फिरोज स्याङ्देनकाे ललितपुर, पोखरा र बुटवलमा कन्सर्ट हुँदै". Medianp. Archived from the original on 25 March 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  8. ^ M&S VMAG (25 January 2018), Former 1974 AD Phiroj Syangden and Adrian Pradhan get together for Nepal tour, archived from the original on 25 March 2018, retrieved 23 March 2018
  9. ^ "The Original Duo-Phiroj Shyangden & Adrian Pradhan Performing Live @Kathmandu – Nepali E-Chords". www.nepaliechords.com. 9 January 2018. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  10. ^ "Former 1974 AD Members to Tour Around Nepal - halla!". halla!. 13 January 2018. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
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