Robin Tamang (1968 – 4 July 2023) was a Nepalese singer, musician, actor and founder of rock band Robin and The New Revolution. He was also an actor, and has acted in various Nepalese films. He was well-known for playing the character of Yama Nadu in the Amazon Prime series, The Last Hour.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robin Tamang |
| Born | 1963 Singapore |
| Died | 4 July 2023 (aged 60) Budhanilkantha, Nepal |
| Genres | Rock, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, actor |
| Years active | 1996–2023 |
Personal life
editBorn in Singapore, Robin was the youngest of five siblings born to a family that was active in the British Army. Due to his father being posted in various locations throughout his childhood, Robin lived in Hong Kong, Singapore and Brunei during that time.[2]
During his schooling in Singapore, he was inspired by Jimi Hendrix and Deep Purple. In the mid-1980s while he studied at Humber College in Toronto, he formed his second band Tamang and performed in various places.[1]
In 1996, he returned to Nepal to live in Pokhara at his father's place, and joined forces with a blues-rock band from Kathmandu, Looza and formed 'Robin n Looza'. Robin n Looza recorded three albums and after performing with them for several years, Looza eventually disbanded in 2005.[3][4]
After parting ways with Looza, Robin teamed up with another band, 'The New Revolution' to form Robin and The New Revolution. They continued making records and playing live until his demise.
Tamang was found dead at his residence in Budhanilkantha on 4 July 2023, at the age of 60.[5]
Albums
editRobin n Looza:
- Nepal
- Bhulma Bhulyo
- Aadhunik Aaganma
Robin and The New Revolution:
- Keta Keti
- 13000
- Hamro Desh
- Muglan
Songs
edit| SN | Song | Music By | Lyrics By | Genre | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adhunik Ko Aagamanma | Robin Tamang | Rock | Robin & Looza | |
| 2 | All About | Robin Tamang | Rock | Robin & The New Revolution | |
| 3 | Birata ko Chino | Robin Tamang | Robin Tamang | Rock | |
| 4 | Dum Maro Dum | Robin Tamang | Rock | Robin & The New Revolution | |
| 5 | Free World | Robin Tamang | Rock | Robin & Looza | |
| 6 | I Can Hear | Robin Tamang | Rock | Robin & Looza | |
| 7 | Kalpana | Robin Tamang | Rock | Robin & The New Revolution | |
| 8 | Keta Keti | Robin Tamang | Rock | Robin & The New Revolution | |
| 9 | Maila Bhai | Robin Tamang | Rock | Robin & Looza | |
| 10 | Maya Deu Dhoka Na Deu | Raman Singh
Robin Tamang |
Nabin K Bhattarai | Pop | |
| 11 | Mero Maya | Rabin Tamang | Rock | Robin & Looza | |
| 12 | Patan | Robin Tamang | Rock | Robin & The New Revolution | |
| 13 | Stary Stary Night | Robin Tamang | Rock | Robin & Looza | |
| 14 | Thikai Cha | Robin Tamang | Rock | Robin & Looza |
References
edit- ^ "Robin's Nepal". Nepali Times. 25 January 2002.
- ^ "Nepalese band Robin and the New Revolution set to rock Dubai - The National".
- ^ "Legendary singer Robin Tamang – Boss Nepal".
- ^ "Biography: Robin Tamang - Nepali Film Reviews".
- ^ Das Shrestha, Kashish (5 July 2023). "Robin Tamang 1963–2023". Nepali Times. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Rabin Tamang - Nepalicollections.com:: A window to nepali world." www.nepalicollections.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2013.
External links
edit- Robin Tamang discography at Discogs
- Robin Tamang at IMDb