Date of Birth: August 21, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Serj Tankian is an Armenian-American musician, singer, songwriter, and political activist, best known as the lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and one of the founding members of the Grammy Award-winning metal band System of a Down. Born on August 21, 1967, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tankian moved with his family to Los Angeles, California, at a young age due to the Lebanese Civil War. In 1994, Tankian co-founded System of a Down with guitarist Daron Malakian, bassist Shavo Odadjian, and drummer John Dolmayan. The band gained international fame with their unique blend of metal, punk, and Armenian folk music, along with politically charged lyrics. Their breakthrough album, “Toxicity,” released in 2001, was a massive commercial success and solidified their place in the music industry. In addition to his work with System of a Down, Tankian has released several solo albums, starting with “Elect the Dead” in 2007. He is known for his distinctive voice, which can range from melodic singing to aggressive screaming, and his ability to incorporate diverse musical styles into his work. Tankian is also a dedicated activist, advocating for various causes, including human rights, social justice, and environmental issues. He has been particularly vocal about the Armenian Genocide and has used his platform to raise awareness about it.
5 Interesting Facts about Serj Tankian
1. Serj Tankian is multilingual and speaks English, Armenian, and some French.
2. He has a degree in Business & Marketing from California State University, Northridge.
3. Tankian is an accomplished poet and has published a book of poetry titled “Cool Gardens.”
4. He co-founded the non-profit organization Axis of Justice with Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello.
5. Tankian has composed music for video games, including the score for “Midnight Star” and “Midnight Star: Renegade.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Serj Tankian
1. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
2. “Civilization is a failure. We need to think about humanity.”
3. “Music is a passion of mine, but so is activism and politics.”
4. “I think music is a reflection of the times that we’re living in, and it’s a reflection of who we are as people.”
5. “Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Serj Tankian’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
Serj Tankian has one son, Rumi Tankian Madatyan, with his wife, Angela Madatyan. They were married in 2012.
Relevant Links
1. [Serj Tankian Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serj_Tankian
2. [System of a Down Official Website](https://systemofadown.com/
3. [Axis of Justice](http://www.axisofjustice.net/
4. [Serj Tankian Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/serjtankian/
5. [Serj Tankian on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0849665/
