Biddu
Biddu Appaiah was born on 8 February 1945 in Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore,
India, and became a producer, composer, and singer‑songwriter. After performing
with the English‑speaking band Trojans in Bangalore, he moved to England in
1967, worked odd jobs, and eventually recorded his own instrumental singles, the
first of which appeared in 1975. His career accelerated with the 1974
breakthrough single "Kung Fu Fighting" performed by Carl Douglas, which sold
eleven million copies worldwide and secured a Gold certification; the success
launched Biddu Appaiah’s Biddu Orchestra series, ...
