There are at least seven known artist's known as Taz: 1.) Glam rock band from Orange County, USA formed in 1985 and released one ep “Cold Shoulder” only in Japan. 3.) Tarseem Singh Saini (born 23 May 1967, Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom), is a British singer, composer and actor of Indian descent. He is the lead singer of the pop band Stereo Nation which was formed in 1996. Formerly known as Johnny Zee, he is credited with being the pioneer of cross-cultural Asian fusion music. 4.) (T.A.Z.) - thrash metal band from Toruń (Poland) 5.) Is a british solo hip-hop artist 6.) A Swiss hip-hop artist. 7.) A Tribecore producer. 8.) TAZ_HV (HV Music Recording artist) - Solo Rap artist/producer from New Orleans, LA 9.) Matias "Taz" Hamre Sveen is a norwegian solo hip-hop artist 10.) Underground rapper hailing from Houston, Texas 11.) Drummer from Finland. Real Name: Tapani Fagerström --==-- 1) TAZ - Glam rock band from Orange County, USA Originally formed in 1983, TAZ started out in Orange County as Maniac Thrust. Founding members, singer/songwriter Kent Kleven and guitarist/songwriter Ethan Gladstone had known each other since elementary school, forming their first musical project together while attending junior high. In 1985, the band changed their name to TAZ while adding new bassist Chris Roy, a high school friend of Ethan’s, and drummer Kenny Pierce. A few years later, added guitarist Rick Berry, who was also childhood friends with Ethan. In 1990, just before heading to Japan, TAZ would bring in the final addition to the band, Florida native drummer Joey Carallo. Throughout their career, TAZ played at every well-known venue throughout Orange County, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and even Phoenix, but called Hollywood, CA, their home. TAZ soon became one of Southern California's top-drawing original Hard Rock bands, headlining most every night. The band quickly made a name for themselves with their high-energy live performances and catchy songwriting skills, combining pop, funk, alternative, metal, and glam. TAZ had also become regulars in well-known publications such as BAM, Rock City News, Screamer, and so many more. TAZ had formed one of the hottest bands to hit the scene in years TAZ is: Kent “K.K.” Kleven on Vocals Ethan Gladstone on Guitar Rick Berry on Guitar Chris Roy on Bass Joey Carallo on Drums 3) Taz of Stereo Nation: He first hit the charts in 1989 with the album "Hit the Deck" which spent over 36 weeks on the UK Asian pop charts at number one. The album was produced by the former vocalist in The Specials, Neville Staple. He went onto produce many albums in the 1990s and early 2000s which were hugely successful. To date, all but two of his albums have received gold platinum and multi-platinum discs. His most successful album to date is the 2000 released "Slave II Fusion" which includes many of his most well-known hit songs including "Pyar Ho Gaya", "Nachenge Saari Raat", and "Gallan Gorian". His music videos also feature actors before their became famous. His video "Ishq" features model and actress Koena Mitra and "Pyar Ho Gaya" features actor Shiny Ahuja. In 2007 he made his film debut in the film Don't Stop Dreaming for which he also composed the soundtrack and did the playback singing. After a five years hiatus he returned in 2008 with his new album "Jawani on the Rocks". His hit singles from this album include "Meri Nazron Mein Tu Hain" and "Hai Hai Jawani". Albums * Hit the Deck (1989) * The Remix Album (1990) * Vibes (1991) * Back To My Roots (1992) * From Me To You (1993) * Spirits of Rhythm (1994) * New Dawn (1995) * I've Been Waiting (1996) * Jambo (1998) * Nasha (1999) * Slave II Fusion (aka Oh Laila) (2000) * Tazmania (2002) * Cafe Mumbai (2003) * Don't Stop Dreaming (2007) * Jawani On The Rocks (2008) * Rewind Selekta (2009) * Twist (Yet To Be Released in 2009) Notable singles * "Oh Carol" * "Pyar Ho Gaya" * "Nachenge Sari Raat" * "I've Been Waiting" * "Gallan Gorian" * "Ishq" * "Meri Mazron Mein Tu Hain" * "Hai Jawani" * "Larl Larl Buliyan" (Rishi Rich Remix feat. Mumzy) * "Come Be My Lover" - single (1996) * "Laila" - single (2001) Bollywood songs Taz has also contributed to the soundtracks for the following Bollywood films: * Tum Bin (2001, song: Daroo Vich Pyar) * Koi Mil Gaya (2003, song: It's Magic) * Race (2008, song: Mujhpe To Jadoo) Filmography * Don't Stop Dreaming (2007) .... Channi Singh * Sambar Salsa (2007) .... Himself http://www.stereonation.net.