Singer Alpay passes away
Sad news has arrived from Alpay, one of the beloved names of Turkish pop music. The artist, who left his mark on the music world for many years, passed away at the age of 91.
Musician Bora Gencer announced the news of Alpay’s death through a post on his social media account. In his message following the master artist’s passing, Gencer stated, “May God have mercy on my older brother Alpay, and I wish patience to his loved ones and family.”
He etched himself in memories with his songs
Ranking among the important figures of Turkish pop music, Alpay won the admiration of broad masses with beloved songs such as “Fabrika Kızı” and “Eylül’de Gel”. Throughout his music career, the artist secured a place in the memories of listeners with the works he performed.
Born in Ankara on July 18, 1935, Alpay was among the artists who left a mark on Turkish pop music with his unique interpretation. Having also been interested in football during his youth, Alpay wore the jerseys of Ankara Demirspor and Gençlerbirliği. Achieving the success of being selected for the Youth National Football Team, the artist chose to pursue his career in music despite graduating from Ankara University Faculty of Law.
Beginning his musical journey in the 1960s, Alpay released his first 45 rpm record in 1964. Having also formed his own music group, the artist worked with various musicians throughout his career and became one of the beloved voices of his era. He drew attention with his interpretation, especially during the years when Turkish adaptations of foreign songs came to the forefront.
Recognized by broad masses with works like “Fabrika Kızı” and “Eylül’de Gel”, Alpay produced over 20 albums throughout his music career. Aside from his songs, the artist was also interested in literature, composing some poems by the poet Attilâ İlhan and presenting them to music lovers.
Albums such as “7 Dilde Alpay”, “Aşk”, “Hayalimdeki Resim”, “Eylül’de Gel Demiştim”, “Bu Kaçıncı Sevda”, “Muhabbet Kuşları” and “Aşka Dair” held an important place in Alpay’s musical journey. Securing a unique place in Turkish pop music with the works he performed over the years, the artist reached listeners from different generations.
Spending his final years in Bodrum, Alpay had spoken about his long music career and stage life in an interview he gave in 2024, also mentioning that he was struggling with health issues. Master name of Turkish pop music, Alpay, has passed away at the age of 91.
