It has been announced that singer and composer Alpay Nazikioğlu, one of the pioneering names of Turkish pop music, has passed away at the age of 91.
The news of the artist's death was announced by journalist Nasuh Bektaş in a post on the social media platform X. In his post, Bektaş stated, “Alpay, one of the important names in the music world, has passed away. I offer my condolences to his loved ones.”
Born on July 17, 1935, in Ankara, Alpay studied at the Ankara University Faculty of Law. The artist, who began his musical work in the 1960s, released his first 45-rpm record in 1964.
Throughout his career, Alpay performed works in the pop, romantic folk, and rock genres; he reached a wide audience with his Turkish adaptations of foreign songs and his unique interpretation.
Known for songs such as “Eylül’de Gel”, “Fabrika Kızı”, “Kara Tren”, and “Bekledim Yine”, the artist produced numerous albums throughout his long musical life. Alpay also brought some of the poems of poet Attilâ İlhan to music lovers.
News Source: 12punto
