Born in Singapore to a Nepali family in the British Army
Robin Tamang
Deceasedरोबिन तामाङ
Rock singer and frontman of Robin and The New Revolution, a defining figure of Nepal's rock scene
About
Robin Tamang was born in Singapore, to a Nepali family serving in the British Army. He grew up between Hong Kong, Singapore, and Brunei. There, he discovered rock music through Jimi Hendrix and Deep Purple.
He returned to Nepal in 1996. He helped shape the country’s then-nascent, just-beginning, rock scene. He first played in Robin n Looza. From 2006, he fronted Robin and The New Revolution. This band’s hits made him one of the most recognisable rock stars in Nepal.
He also acted in Nepali films. He played Yama Nadu in the Amazon Prime series The Last Hour. He inspired a generation of Nepali rock musicians, before his death in 2023.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1963
- Birthplace
- Singapore
- Profession
- Singer, Musician, Actor
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 2023-07-04
Previous roles
Founder and frontman
Robin and The New Revolution
Co-founder
Robin n Looza
Career & life timeline
- 1963
- 1996
Returned to Nepal and formed Robin n Looza with the Kathmandu blues-rock band Looza
- 1998
Released the album Nepal, one of the first blues-rock albums blending Nepali and English songs
- 2006
Formed Robin and The New Revolution, achieving breakout success with hits including "Bhool Ma Bhulyo"
- 2023-07-04
Died at his home in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, at age 60
Organizations & affiliations
- Robin and The New Revolution
- Robin n Looza
Last updated: 2026-09-06