AB Foundation announces Ayub Bachchu museum, release of 200 songs in tribute
Today marks the fifth death anniversary of rock legend Ayub Bachchu. On this day in 2018, the iconic singer left us at the age of 56. Ayub Bachchu's untimely demise left a void in the music industry and the hearts of countless fans. Born in Chattogram on August 16, 1962, he was not only a rock guitarist but also a composer, singer, and songwriter.
AB Foundation signed an agreement with Asiatic yesterday, the day before Ayub Bachchu's fifth death anniversary, to commemorate him.
Ayub Bachchu's wife, Ferdous Ayub Chandana, was present during the event. Sara Zaker and Iresh Zaker were present on behalf of Asiatic, while Abdullah Al Masood, a member of LRB, was also present during the occasion.
Ferdous Akhter Chandana said, "On behalf of AB Foundation, we have been working for a long time to preserve various memories starting from Ayub Bachchu's guitar. Some of the important remnants are his museum of memories, the concert in his memory and his awards. In this agreement ceremony, we have also discussed consecutively releasing about 200 songs he composed."
Iresh Zaker said, "We will work cooperatively with AB Foundation's plans. Bachchu bhai was a special person. We grew up listening to his music. I personally had a close-knit relationship with him. In order to present Ayub Bachchu's songs in a new light to the new generation, we therefore have plans waiting in the pipeline."
Ayub Bachchu released his first song titled "Harano Bikeler Golpo". The lyrics of the song were written by Shahid Mahmud Jangi. His first solo album "Roktogolap" was released in the year 1986.
The rock musician joined the band Feelings in 1978. Later in 1980, his journey began with Souls and he was with this band for almost a decade.
After leaving Souls, he formed the band LRB in 1991. LRB's first album was released in 1992.
Some of his more popular songs are, "Cholo Bodley Jai", "Haste Dekho Gaite Dekho", "Asole Keu Sukhi Noy", "Ferari Ei Monta Amar", "Ghum Bhanga Shohore", "Bangladesh" and "Rupali Guitar" amongst many others.