Adrian Pradhan began playing with the band as a piano player
1974 AD
१९७४ एडी
One of Nepal's most successful rock bands, known for fusing rock with Nepali folk, funk, and jazz
About
1974 AD started in Kathmandu in the early 1990s. The band became popular in the city’s rock scene before they even released any music. The band members joined one by one over time. They are Adrian Pradhan on vocals, Sanjay Shrestha on percussion, Manoj Singh on flute, and Manoj K.C. on guitar.
The band likes to mix rock with Nepali folk, funk, jazz, and other styles. Their song “Mayalu” is their most famous hit. This mix of styles helped make them one of the most successful bands in Nepali music history.
Quick facts
- Birthplace
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession
- Band
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Career & life timeline
- 1994
- 1998
Adrian Pradhan became a permanent member as vocalist, drummer, and harmonica player
- 1990s
Released a debut album that established the band as a household name in Nepali music
Achievements
One of the most successful and enduring bands in Nepali rock music history
Last updated: 2026-09-06