Daron Malakian
Songwriter and guitarist for System of a Down
Born
July 18th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent American singer-songwriter and guitarist, contributions to rock music include founding the band System of a Down. The band's self-titled debut album released in 1998 achieved critical acclaim and commercial success. Multiple Grammy nominations followed, leading to a Grammy win for Best Hard Rock Performance for the song "B.Y.O.B.". In addition to work with System of a Down, involvement in the side project Scars on Broadway produced further musical recognition. The musician's unique guitar style and songwriting contributed to the band's distinctive sound, blending various genres including hard rock and metal.
Founded the band System of a Down
Won a Grammy Award for "B.Y.O.B."
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