Shahram Shabpareh Biography: Age, Parents, Album, Net Worth, Movies, Wife, Ethnicity, Awards, Height, Religion

Shahram Shabpareh is a legendary Iranian singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and actor known as a pioneer of Iranian pop music and often called the “King of Persian Pop Music.”

Starting as a drummer in his teens, he formed early bands, released influential albums blending pop, rock, and dance elements, and co-founded the iconic group Black Cats with his brother.

After immigrating to the United States before the 1979 Revolution, he continued a prolific career in exile in Los Angeles, releasing over 20 albums and performing internationally for the Iranian diaspora.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Shahram Shabpareh
• Stage Name: Shahram Shabpareh
• Born: February 7, 1948
• Age: 78 years old
• Birthplace: Tehran, Iran
• Nationality: Iranian
• Ethnicity: Iranian
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Actor
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mohammad Shabpareh, Foroughozzaman Shabpareh
• Siblings: Shahbal Shabpareh, Shahnam Shabpareh, Shahnaz Shabpareh
• Spouse: Nastaran Shabpareh
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $1 million USD

Early Life And Education

Shahram Shabpareh was born on February 7, 1948, in Tehran, Iran.

He was brought up by his parents, Mohammad Shabpareh and Foroughozzaman Shabpareh, in a family deeply immersed in music.

He grew up with siblings including older brother Shahbal Shabpareh (musician and clarinet player, co-founder of Black Cats), Shahnam Shabpareh (professional guitarist), and sister Shahnaz Shabpareh (pianist, Vienna Music Conservatory graduate).

Specific formal education details are unknown, but his youth focused on music performance and band formation. His ethnicity is Iranian.

Career

Shahram Shabpareh began professionally as a drummer, performing his first song at 16 with a Persian remake of The Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There.”

He transitioned to solo singing by the early 1970s, releasing successful albums pre-revolution. He co-founded Black Cats with brother Shahbal.

After migrating to California before 1979 (due to the Revolution banning certain music), he rebuilt his career in exile, releasing over 20 albums via labels like Taraneh, Avang, and Pars Video.

Hits span pop, rock, and dance, with concerts well-received globally.

He appeared in films like Weeds (1976) and Scent of Wheat (1977). In 2023, he announced retirement after a final concert.

He remains acclaimed for pioneering Iranian pop and rock influences.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @shahrame_shabpareh
• YouTube Channel: Shahram Shabpareh

Personal Life

Shahram Shabpareh is currently 78 years old and his height is unknown.

He’s married to Nastaran Shabpareh. The couple did not have children together.

He has lived in Los Angeles, California, for decades, focusing on music and family privacy in public shares.

Net Worth

Shahram Shabpareh’s net worth is estimated at $1 million USD.

His income primarily comes from music releases and streaming royalties on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube; digital sales and views of albums and singles; live performances and international concerts/tours in the diaspora; acting roles in pre-revolution films; and related entertainment activities as a veteran Iranian pop pioneer in exile.

Discography

• Taar Taa Geetaar (2012)
• Tapesh (2008)
• Fire (2005)
• Donya (2001)
• Didar (1999)
• Rhythm of the Night (1998)
• Do Rahi (1995)
• Story (1995)
• Summer of 94 (1994)
• Summer of 92 (1992)
• Shagerde Aval (1991)
• Khejalati (1988)
• Bagheh Alephba (1987)
• Shaparak (1986)
• Madreseh (Pariyah) (1985)
• Telesm (1984)
• Shahre Eshgh (1983)
• Deyar (1979)
• Weeds (1976, film)
• Scent of Wheat (1977, film)
• Night of Foreigners (1975, film)