Ayub Bachchu

Ayub Bachchu was a legendary Bangladeshi rock musician, singer, songwriter, and founder of the iconic rock band LRB (Love Runs Blind). Born in Chittagong, he began his musical journey with the band Feelings in 1978 and later joined Souls as a lead guitarist, spending a decade with them before establishing LRB in 1991. Renowned for his electrifying guitar technique and soulful tenor voice, Bachchu revolutionized Bangladesh's music industry by introducing hard rock and blues rock to popular culture, earning a reputation as one of the greatest guitarists in South Asia. Throughout his multi-decade career, Ayub Bachchu delivered timeless classics both as a solo artist and with LRB. His signature song 'Cholo Bodle Jai' (popularly known as 'Sei Tumi') stands as one of the most iconic rock ballads in Bengali music history. Other evergreen hits include 'Ferari Mon', 'Haste Dekho', 'Ekhon Onek Raat', and 'Kasto'. He also made a massive impact in Bangladeshi film playback, most famously composing and performing the title track for the smash-hit movie 'Ammajan'. Bachchu was honored with numerous awards throughout his lifetime, including Bachsas Awards and multiple Citycell-Channel i Music Awards. He was also celebrated for holding the first-ever instrumental guitar concert in Bangladesh. Following his unexpected death on October 18, 2018, Bachchu left behind an unparalleled musical legacy, inspiring countless aspiring guitarists and musicians across South Asia.