The Milestones
Pakistani pop rock pioneers with two albums and international tours.
The Milestones (دی مائلسٹونز) were a Pakistani pop rock band from Karachi, formed in 1990 by guitarist Ziyyad Gulzar and bassist Ali Tim, who later recruited vocalist Candy Pereira. As pioneers of the local pop scene, they rose to fame with their 1993 debut album Jadoo.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
- Genre
- Pop rock
- Years active
- 1990–1996
- Label
- Visible Changes, Sound Master
- Associated acts
- Aakash, Rushk
- Current members
- Ziyyad Gulzar
- Ali Tim
- Candy Pereira
Facts from the source article.
Music
The band drew from diverse influences including The Beatles, CCR, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, and The Doors. They released two albums in a span of five years and performed innumerable concerts and gigs worldwide. Internationally, they toured the US, Canada, and Cyprus, and performed countless concerts in Pakistan, including fundraising tours for Amnesty International, Shaukat Khanum Memorial, and Pakistan Medical Association. The band minus Candy played with Ali Haider in a lineup called "Aakash" and toured the UK, US, Canada, and the Middle East from 1995 to 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Milestones from?
The Milestones originated in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
When was The Milestones active?
The Milestones was active from 1990 to 1996.
Which record labels has The Milestones released music on?
The Milestones has released music on Visible Changes and Sound Master.
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