Cem Karaca
Cem Karaca | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Muhtar Cem Karaca |
| Also known as | Cem Ağabey |
| Born | 5 April 1945 Bakırköy, Turkey |
| Died | 8 February 2004 (aged 58) Istanbul, Turkey |
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| Years active | 1961–2004 |
| Formerly of | Moğollar, Kurtalan Ekspres, Apaşlar |
| Website | www.cemkaraca.com |
Muhtar Cem Karaca (5 April 1945 – 8 February 2004) was a Turkish legendary rock musician and one of the most important figures in the Anatolian rock movement. He was a graduate of Robert College. He worked with various Turkish rock bands such as Apaşlar, Kardaşlar, Moğollar and Dervişan. With these bands, he brought a new understanding and interpretation to Turkish rock.