Taz (1967–2022) was an Indian-born British singer, composer and actor. He died on 29 April 2022 due to prolonged illness.
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Tarsem Singh Saini aka Taz Stereo Nation aka Johnny Zee was born on Tuesday, 23 May 1967 (aged 54 at the time of his death) in Coventry, West Midlands, England. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Childhood picture of Taz with his family
He did his schooling from Stoke Park School, Coventry, England. During an interview he talked about his training in music. He said,
I am a bathroom singer and I have not taken any such training. I play keyboards enough to be able to compose and I am completely soul-driven when it comes to performing on stage.
He added,
My father was very adamant that English music would not be played at home; Even speaking English was banned. I grew up listening to Shaukat Ali Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Gurdas Maan and Kuldeep Manak. Gurdas Maan ji is truly the God of Punjabi music. But my identity was Asian-fusion where I mixed both English and Punjabi. I have always promoted Punjabi and will do so in future also. When I entered the music industry and created the fusion genre, my father didn’t talk to me for four years!”
Taj in his younger days
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 6″
Eye colour: brown
Hair Colour: Brown (dyed blonde)
Family
He was born in a Punjabi family.
parents and siblings
His brother’s name is Trilochan and sister’s name is Kuldeep.
Taj with his father
Taj with his mother
wife and children
He was married and had two daughters named Serena (singer) and Simran and a son named Dan.
Taj with his daughters
livelihood
In 1989, he released his first music album ‘Hit the Deck’.
Hit the Deck (1989)
After this he released some more music albums like ‘The Remix Album’ (1990), ‘Spirits of Rhythm’ (1994), ‘Nasha’ (1999), ‘Rewind Selecta’ (2009), and ‘Desi and You Know It’. Did it. (2012).
A collage of Taz’s music albums
Taz was featured in the music album ‘Oh!’ The song ‘Pyaar Ho Gaya’ got a lot of popularity. ‘Laila’ in 2000.
In 1996 he began working as the lead singer in the pop music band Stereo Nation. He was among the first few singers to introduce cross-cultural Asian fusion music to India. She also lent her voice for songs in some Hindi films, like “Daru Vich Pyaar” from Tum Bin (2001), “It’s Magic” from “Koi… Mil Gaya” (2003), “Mujhpe” from “Race”. So Jadoo’ (2008), and “Galan Goriyan” from ‘Batla House’ (2019). Taz worked as an actor in English language films such as ‘Sambar Salsa’ (2007) and ‘Don’t Stop Dreaming’ (2007).
Don’t Stop Dreaming (2007)
He performed in various stage shows and live events.
Taz in a live show
award
- Best Punjabi Singer in Middle East (Year Not Known)
- Best International Act 2005 by UK Asian Music Awards
Taz with his prize
Death
Earlier, he was diagnosed with hernia, and his surgery was postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in his condition worsening. In 2021, he went into a coma and recovered after being hospitalized for a few days. In March 2022, he again faced health problems and died on 29 April 2022 due to prolonged illness.
Facts/General Knowledge
- During an interview he told how British pop star Neville Staples saw him. He said,
While working in my father’s shop I was spotted by a famous British pop star named Neville Staples of the Two Tone bands ‘The Specials’ and ‘Fun Boy Three’. I had the habit and inclination of singing on the radio and practicing my singing techniques. Neville was listening to me from outside the shop and I guess I still count my lucky stars to this day. They liked what they heard and invited me to the recording studio to record some demos. Before I knew it, we were recording our first album and the rest is history.
- Taj followed a non-vegetarian diet.
Taz’s Facebook post
- He was an avid animal lover and had a pet dog named Kovu.
Taz’s Facebook post about his dog
- Taz occasionally enjoyed drinking alcohol.
holding a glass of fresh beer
- He once performed at London’s Royal Albert Hall to raise funds for Afghanistan charities.
- She performed live in the presence of Prince Charles at the annual Richest British Asian Awards held at the Natural History Museum in London.
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