Siavash Ghomayshi was born in Ahvaz, Iran on 11 June 1945. He started his career as a composer when he was just 12. Siavash holds a master’s degree in classical jazz from Royal Society of Arts in London, England, where he majored in pop music. He worked with some popular bands in England such as the Avengers and the Insects as lead guitarist and lead singer. When he returned to Iran at the age of 25, he started his career mainly as a composer. Ghomayshi has created numerous melodies and lyrics for famous Persian artists. Ghomayshi wrote his first song, called “Ghayeghran” (“Boatman”) for Zia when he was only 13 old years. Although initially considered a composer, in the latter years he released his first single “Farangis”, and has since continued his work as a singer, composer, arranger, and lyricist. He lived in Iran until the age of 33, then decided to leave the country once again to pursue his career in the United States.

In 2011 in an interview with teamghomayshi.com he stated that Yadegari (“Memento”) (2011) would most probably be his last album, However, till present day, his last album is “Sargozasht (2017)”; but to let his fans enjoy his music and his unique style, he will be releasing singles.