KARACHI: Pakistani rock band Strings has officially announced that they will no longer be taking the stage as a group after 33 years of their musical journey.
According to details, Pakistani rock band Strings left fans heartbroken after announcing the end of their journey. On a social media post, the band, which comprises members Faisal Kapadia, Bilal Maqsood, Adeel Ali, Haider Ali, Ahad Nayani, Bradley D’Souza, revealed that after 33 years their musical journey has come to an end.
In the emotional message, the band thanked their fans for their incredible love and support over three decades. “Hey, guys. This post is a bit different from the usual. We have decided that today, 25/03/2021, is the day we graciously get to conclude STRINGS,” the post read.
“The past 33 years have been incredible for both of us. It’s so rare to have the chance to be able to do things like this and we are infinitely grateful to all of our fans for making it possible. We hope you found it worthwhile as well.
“While the band technically may not be together anymore, both of us share an inseparable bond that will connect us no matter where life takes us. Thank you so much for everything,” the post concluded.
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The band was initially formed by four college students — Bilal Maqsood (vocals and guitars), Faisal Kapadia (vocals), Rafiq Wazir Ali (synthesizer) and Kareem Bashir Bhoy (bass guitar) — in 1988.
In 1992 the quartet disbanded, only to make a comeback with Maqsood and Kapadia in 2000.
The internationally highly praised Pakistani pop-rock band also included four live band members from Karachi, according to stringsonline.net.
