Ashur Bet Sargis

Composer

Birthday July 2, 1949

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Baghdad, Iraq

Age 75 years old

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About

Singer and composer best known for his nationalist songs. He formed the band East Bird Band in Chicago, Illinois in 1970. His first album released was titled Ashur Sargis Sings for Ancient Assyria. 

Before Fame

He started his professional career in 1961. 

Trivia

His genre of music is Assyrian music, folk, and soft rock. He became the first Assyrian artist to tour overseas in 1976.

Family Life

He is from Baghdad, Iraq to an Assyrian family. He later resided in Los Angeles, California.  

Associated With

He and folk singer Hardi Salami were both born in Iraq.