Aamir Zaki (8 April 1968 – 2 June 2017) was a Pakistani guitarist-songwriter and composer. Zaki is widely considered by many as one of the most influential guitarists in Pakistan's history, and among the pioneers of rock music in Pakistan.
Early life and career
Aamir Zaki was born on 8 April 1968 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Aamir Zaki was not a fan of consumerism. He was not glamorous and he pandered to no one.
Aamir Zaki also taught guitar playing at National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) in Karachi and inspired many Pakistani youngsters into picking up the guitar.
Death
Zaki died on 2 June 2017, at the age of 49, after suffering from a heart attack.
According to a major newspaper of Pakistan:
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"He was also a thinking artist, a musician ahead of his time; it can be felt when listening to his work".