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Arash Kouchesfehani Keyboard |
Ashkan Kouchesfehani Guitar Lead |
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Hamid Mozafarian Guitar Base |
Amir Gholamshahi Drum and Percussion |
Bid was the first Iranian band in Norway.
3 of the members started as with others as Iranian Cultural Group (Iranske kultur gruppen) at Hornsjø Høyfiels hotel above Øyer near Lillehammer in 1987.
This band presented the Iranian culture by music different styles, short plays, and short dances from different provinces of Iran.
After a year of gigs in different cities, the group moved to Gjøvik, Oppland. It was there they met their Base player Hamid. Three member of the Iranian Cultural Group (Amir, Ashkan, Arash) grouped with Hamid which already lived in Gjøvik, in beginning of 1988 to start BID.
Bid's first concert premier was new year event in Gjøvik on March 20, 1988 at Gjøvik Engeniøring Høgskole (GIH)
Bid played in different types of events like celebrations, cultural presentations, religious events, school events and more.
Also using different selection of member of the band and instruments depends on environment and event.
Band have used many singers and additional players with different instruments to get the feeling out.
Bid have composed some songs, and played in many cities around Norway.
By the way, BID has two primary meanings: "willow" and "moth". Band name means "moth".
Bid disolved in 1993 after two of their members moved from Norway.