Erol Büyükburç facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Erol Büyükburç
Background information
Birth name	Erol Büyükburçlu
Born	8 August 1936 Adana, Turkey
Origin	Istanbul, Turkey
Died	12 March 2015(2015-03-12) (aged 78) Etiler, Istanbul, Turkey
Genres	Anatolian rock, rock 'n' roll, Turkish pop music, Ottoman classical music
Occupation(s)	Singer, composer, actor

Erol Büyükburç (born August 8, 1936 – died March 12, 2015) was a very famous Turkish singer, songwriter, and actor. He was known for his pop music and was a big name in Turkish music for many years.

Erol Büyükburç: His Life and Music

His Early Life and Family

Erol Büyükburç was born in Adana, Turkey. After finishing primary school in his hometown, he moved to Istanbul for high school. He even started studying at Istanbul University. However, he soon realized his true passion was music. He decided to leave university to follow his dream of becoming a musician.

Erol Büyükburç had several daughters. His daughters included Ajlan, Jeyan, Evren, and Özlem. Sadly, his daughter Ajlan, who was also a talented singer, passed away at age 28 in a car accident. Erol Büyükburç was very sad about this. His wife Emel also passed away from cancer in 2001.

His Amazing Music Career

While studying, Erol Büyükburç joined the Istanbul Municipal Conservatory. He started singing in different jazz bands. After his military service, he met a famous actress, Leyla Sayar, who helped him connect with music producers.

In 1961, he wrote and sang his most famous song, Little Lucy. This song was a huge step for Turkish pop music. Before the 1960s, most Turkish pop songs were covers of European songs. Little Lucy was one of the first original Turkish pop songs. It was also special because it was sung in English. Other English songs he wrote included Kiss me, Lovers Wish, and Memories.

Erol Büyükburç won many awards for his music. In 1964, he was named Best Singer at the Balkan Music Festival. The next year, he won the Bosphorus Music Festival Award. After the 1980s, he sang many different types of songs. These included songs for children and even songs for football teams.

Erol Büyükburç as an Actor

Besides music, Erol Büyükburç also acted in films. He started acting in musical films in 1964. He also appeared on TV as a judge in a singing contest called Şarkı Söylemek Lazım (which means "You have to sing") in 2007.

His Passing

Erol Büyükburç passed away on March 12, 2015, at his home in Etiler, Istanbul. He was found by his manager. He had been treated for heart problems before and also had diabetes and high blood pressure. It was reported that he died from a heart attack. He was supposed to have a concert in Bursa on the evening he passed away.

A memorial ceremony was held for him, and then a funeral service. He was buried in Zincirlikuyu Cemetery. He is remembered by his family, including his daughters Jeyan, Evren, and Özlem, and his grandchildren.

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