Career
He is far famed as a Lead Guitarist for renowned Pakistani People’s Singer, Philanthropist and humanitarian Shehzad Royal His incessant attitude towards exploring different Genres of music and the knack of fusing Eastern and Western music has earned him a reputation of one of the most aspiring musicians from Pakistan in different arenas around the Globe. Imran Akhoond has also played lead guitar for many iconic Pakistani Bands and mainstream artists Like Junaid Jamshed, Strings (band) and Vital Signs.
In 2013 he became the only guitarist from Pakistan to perform with American hard Rock band Guns North" Roses team includes Guitarist Slash and drummer Matt Sorum at Los Angeles United States of America for a Charitable cause.
Imran Akhoond was born in Karachi. He is self-taught guitarist.
Before that, he also played with Junaid Jamshed, Awaz, Vital Signs & Strings. Shehzad Roy
Imran Akhoond started his music career in 1990.
Coke Studio Pakistan (Seasons 7) & (Season 8)
Imran Akhoond currently plays in Coke Studio Pakistan (Season 8) (Produced by Strings) and is one of the house band members
Other Ventures
Imran Akhoond did a gig with Junaid jamshed, Awaz and usa tour with Strings in 2009
Session work
Imran Akhoond has done extensive session work contributing his guitar work to albums by Shehzad Roy, Ali Zafar,
Strings,Shafqat Amanat Ali.Faakhir.
