Biography
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Born
5 August 1944
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Born In
Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey
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Died
5 August 2025 (aged 81)
Selçuk Alagöz (born August 5, 1944, Istanbul) was a prominent Turkish pop-rock singer, composer, songwriter, and arranger.
Alagöz first gained recognition in 1964 through the "Altın Mikrofon" competition organized by Hürriyet newspaper. He continued his musical career with his own orchestra and his sister, Rana Alagöz, as the lead vocalist. The siblings represented Turkey at the 3rd Appollonia International Music Festival in Athens in 1970. Throughout his career, Alagöz released 23 singles, 7 albums (two of which were released abroad), and 6 compilation albums.
In recognition of his contributions to music, Alagöz received numerous awards, including the 2010 Altın Kelebek Special Award. He also published a memoir, İki Kez Yaşadım (2010), reflecting on his life and career.
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