Phiroj Shyangden is a founding member of 1974AD. He has been continuously serving the band as a vocalist, guitarist, composer and lyricist since 1994. Born on April 24 (Aries), Phiroj took guitar classes from an early age from the legendry Jeewan Pradhan in Darjeeling. Phiroj is a key guitar instructor at Gyanodaya School & Musical Spectrum, Pulchowk. He is rather homely and spends most of his time with his guitar, family and students. He is quite humorous and down to earth as well. He has travelled to Hong Kong, India, Qatar, UK, Australia, Germany and USA on musical ventures.

Interested in: riding and modifying bikes, making guitars, knowing names of old cars and travelling

Musical inspiration: friends and family and Dire Straits