Shavo Odadjian
- January 4, 2024
- Bassist
Quick Facts
Shavo Odadjian Biography
| Name | Shavo Odadjian |
| Birthday | Apr 22 |
| Birth Year | 1974 |
| Place Of Birth | Yerevan |
| Birth Country | Armenia |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Spouse | Sonia Odadjian |
Shavo Odadjian is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on April 22, 1974 in Yerevan, Armenia. Armenian metal artist and producer, best known for his work as the bassist of System of a Down.
He joined forces along with He collaborated with Robert Diggs to released the 2006 album Achozen. to release the album Achozen.
Odadjian’s involvement in the arts began at an early age, as he first appeared in the 1993 “Big Gun” video by AC/DC, standing alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the crowd sporting a backwards baseball cap and a white T-shirt, while Schwarzenegger catches a stick of dynamite. He also made a cameo as Hansel’s Posse member in the film Zoolander.
In 1995, Odadjian became the band’s permanent bassist. They named themselves System of a Down, after a poem written by bandmate Daron Malakian entitled “Victims of a Down.” Odadjian was not keen on being labeled “Victims,” and thought that the word “System” appealed to a much broader audience. The band has stated that they also wanted their CDs to be placed in stores alongside their favorite band, Slayer. It was at this time that Odadjian passed on his original managerial responsibilities to Velvet Hammer Music. Their first release was titled “Sugar.” Soon after, drummer Andy Khachaturian joined the band but was replaced in 1997 by current drummer John Dolmayan due to a hand injury.
His wedding with Sonia Odadjian began in 2009 and there is an older brother named Dave.
Shavo Odadjian Net Worth
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Source Of Income | Bassist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Shavo Odadjian is one of the richest Bassist from Armenia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shavo Odadjian 's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was the manager of his first band, Soil, while studying psychology in 1993.
He is well-known for his beard that is long and braided which has become the signature of his style.
Shavarsh “Shavo” Odadjian (Armenian: Շավարշ “Շավո” Օդաջյան ; born April 22, 1974) is an Armenian-American musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music video director, and painter. He is best known as the bassist, backing vocalist and occasional songwriter of the Grammy Award-winning metal band System of a Down. During the band’s hiatus from 2006 to 2010, Odadjian collaborated with Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA on a project called AcHoZeN, which contributed a number of songs to the motion picture Babylon A.D. A compilation album was released in 2015. Odadjian is also credited with the musical scoring of the film, alongside The Rza and Hans Zimmer. He originally used Gibson Thunderbird basses, a Fender Jazz Bass, an Ibanez BTB bass guitar, and a Music Man StingRay, but has since moved on to Warwick basses.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Shavo Odadjian height 6 ft 1 in Shavo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Shavo Odadjian Dating?
According to our records, Shavo Odadjian married to Sonia Odadjian. As of December 1, 2023, Shavo Odadjian’s is not dating anyone.
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Odadjian has described AcHoZeN as “a musical revolution. It is not just a band, it’s a way of thinking.” RZA and Odadjian anticipate upcoming tours. Achozen also appears on the major motion picture, Babylon A.D., on which AcHoZeN song “Deuces” is heard blaring at the introduction of the film. AcHoZeN’s first live show was at the Key Club in L.A on December 1, 2006.
Facts & Trivia
Shavo Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Armenia. Shavo Odadjian celebrates birthday on April 22 of every year.
In 2007–2008, Odadjian and Rza teamed up with Hans Zimmer in scoring major motion-picture, summer blockbuster movie Babylon A.D., starring Vin Diesel. Along with the song “Deuces,” Odadjian is credited with writing the songs “A Single Moment”, “Foreshadow,” “Blade Runner 0.8.,” “Rollin DissgEyes,” “Build Your Enemies,” “Digital Slaps,” and “Immaculate” for the scoring of the film.
What Bass does Shavo?
Ibanez BTB Series Bass Guitar.
How old is Shavo Odadjian?
48 years (April 22, 1974)
Who are the members of System of a Down?
Members
Is System of a Down all Armenian?
Though System of a Down formed in California, all of its members have Armenian roots. (Tankian himself identifies as a Lebanese-born, Armenian- American-Kiwi).
What bass strings does Shavo Odadjian use?
Shavo Odadjian plays Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass 5 strings and Regular Slinky guitar strings.