Andy (singer)
Andranik Madadian (Persian: آندرانیک مددیان, Armenian: Անդրանիկ Մադադյան; born April 22, 1958), better known by his stage name Andy, is an Iranian singer-songwriter and actor.[1] He immigrated to United States and currently lives in Los Angeles. He sings in several languages including Persian, Armenian and English.
Andranik Madadianآندرانیک مددیان
Անդրանիկ Մադադյան
Andranik Madadian
اندی
Անդի
Andy
Singer, songwriter, actor
Guitar, bass guitar
1977–present
Pars Video, Caltex, Taraneh Records, Avang Music, Cherokee Music Group
Personal life[edit]
Andy married his longtime girlfriend and artist Shani Rigsbee on November 11, 2011.[9][10] Around 1992, the couple began working and touring together. Soon after they discovered Shani had ovarian cancer,[11] and she had an early hysterectomy in 1992.[11] The couple is associated with cancer-related charities and has performed together for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.[12]
Awards and honors[edit]
On January 17, 2020, Madadian was awarded the 2684th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,[13] becoming the first Iranian to receive the honor.[14] His star is located at Highland Avenue at 6810 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles.[15]
