Barış Manço

Mehmet Barış Manço, better known by his stage name Barış Manço, was a Turkish rock musician, singer, composer, actor, television producer and show host. Beginning his musical career while attending Galatasaray High School, he was a pioneer of rock music in Turkey and one of the founders of the Anatolian rock genre.

Early Life

Bari manco was born on the 4th of january 1943 in istanbul. Turkey. He was born to a family of mixed greek and turkish descent and was the youngest of five children. His fahtre was a civil servant and his mother was a housewife. Bari manco went to local schools in istanbul and then went on to study at the robert college. Also in istanbul.

Career

Bari manco started his musical career in the 1960s. He formed the band les mistigris in 1967 and ebgan to write sogns. Which he performed with the band. He released a number of albums in the 1970s and 1980s and became a popular figure in turkish music. He was also part of the turkish music scnee of the time. Collaborating with other popular musicians in the country.

Acting

Bari manco was also an actor and appeared in several films. His frist role was in the 1974 film cephe and he then went on to appear in a number of other films such as kahpe bizans and koroglu. He also had a role in the 1978 tv series koroglu. Which was one of the mots popular serise of the time.

Music Style

Bari mancos music style was unique and was infleunced by many different genre. Shis songs often featured elements of rock. Jazz. Pop and traditional turkish music. He was also known for incorporaitng elements of classical and world music into his songs.

Awards

Bari manco received many awarsd throughout his career. Including the buyuk odul (grand prize) at the 1975 antalya godlen orange film festival. He also won a number of awards for his music. Including the best pop music album award at the 1991 golden butterfly awards.

Legacy

Bari manco remains one of the most influential figures in turkish music and his songs have eben covered by a number of artists. He is also remembered for his philanthropic owrk and his commitment to helping disadvantaged children in turkey.

Death

Bari manco died on the 30th of november 1999 due to a heart attack. He was 56 years ol. D

Important Event

In 1990. Bari manco performed at the rock and roll hall of fame. Becoming the first turkish musician to do so.

Interesting Fact

Bari manco was a vegetarian and an animal rights activist. He was also a fan of gardening. And was known to have a large gadrne at his home in istanbul.