Ahmet Alpay Nazikioğlu, known by the name Alpay, one of the doyens of Turkish pop music, has passed away. Born in Ankara on July 17, 1935, the artist reached a wide audience in Turkey through the albums he produced and his unforgettable interpretations throughout his musical career.
Details regarding the cause of death of Alpay, who is etched in memory with songs such as “Kara Tren”, “Eylül'de Gel”, and “Fabrika Kızı”, have not yet been clarified.
A LIFE STRETCHING FROM FOOTBALL TO MUSIC
Having completed his primary and secondary education in Ankara, Alpay attended Ankara Atatürk High School. Interested in football during his high school years, the artist played for Ankara Demirspor; he later continued his professional football career at Gençlerbirliği and was selected for the Youth National Football Team.
A graduate of the Ankara Faculty of Law, Alpay turned toward a musical career in the 1960s. Working in the vein of romantic folk and rock, the artist formed his own band in 1964. Alpay, who also conducted musical work with Üç Hürel, drew attention with his Turkish arrangements of French chansons and Italian Neapolitan songs.
Throughout his career, the artist signed his name to approximately 25 albums. Alpay, who performed some of Attilâ İlhan's poems with his unique interpretation, was also known for his close friendship with songwriter and arranger Fecri Ebcioğlu.
Alpay's discography included albums such as “Girl in My Town”, “Kirpiklerini Ok Ok Eyle”, “7 Dilde Alpay”, “Aşk”, “Gitme”, “Senin İçin”, “Eylül'de Gel Demiştim”, “Bu Kaçıncı Sevda”, “Sessiz Kalma”, and “Aşka Dair”.
The passing of the master artist is considered the loss of an important figure who witnessed an era in Turkish pop music.
News Source: 12punto
