Ebi

Ebrahim Hamedi (Persian: ابراهیم حامدی, romanized: Ebrāhim Hāmedi; born 1949), better known by his stage name Ebi (ابی), is an Iranian pop singer who first started his career in Tehran and Karaj, gaining fame as part of a band, and later as a solo performer.

[2] In an interview with Radio Zamaneh in 2008, Ebi said that his hobby was singing and he sang to people at home, schoolmates and children in his neighborhood.

[3] Inspired by The Beatles, he formed a beat band known as "the Rebels" with Shahram Shabpareh and Siavash Ghomayshi in the mid 60's.

[4] He was also a part of the "Sunboys" and "Black Cats" bands, before embarking on a career as a solo singer.

[10] In 1995, Ebi released the album Setarehaye Sorbi with the lyrics of Iraj Janatie Ataie and the composition of Siavash Ghomayshi.

[11] Among his "politically charged" songs, Hala (1999), written by the Iranian poet Mina Assadi and produced by Esfandiar Monfaredzadeh.

[citation needed] In 2009 Ebi again commented on the domestic politics of Iran by singing the song "Tasmim" (Decision) as a response to the 2009 presidential election.

[24] He divides his time between Marbella, Spain and Los Angeles with his second wife, Mahshid Hamedi Boromand.

Ebi in Black Cats Band (1960's)
Ebi performing in Las Vegas (2008)