Pathompong Sombatpiboon Explained

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Pathompong Sombatpiboon
Native Name:ปฐมพงศ์ สมบัติพิบูลย์
Native Name Lang:th
Birth Date:9 October 1961
Birth Place:Chumphon Province, Thailand
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:1978–present

Pathompong "Pong" Sombatpiboon (; born 9 October 1961) is a Thai rock singer and songwriter.[1] He is the lead vocalist of the bands Stone Metal Fire and the Sun.[2] He has been dubbed the "Thai Ozzy Osbourne".

Early life and musical career

Pong was born in Chumphon Province on 9 October 1961, to a Thai Chinese family. He graduated from Ramkhamhaeng University, in Bangkok.[3]

The first band in which he sang was named Inferno.[3] In 1985, he sang with Soda, and two years later, when that group broke up, he formed the Olarn Project with several members of Soda.[4] In 1991, he cofounded the rock band Stone Metal Fire, which released two albums, before splitting up in 1995. Pong then formed another rock band, the Sun.

Personal life

Pong is married to Chariya Sombatphiboon, and they have a daughter, Thiticha "Angie" Sombatphiboon, who is also a singer.[5]

Discography

Solo

with the Olarn Project

with Stone Metal Fire

with the Sun

Notes and References

  1. https://www.nationthailand.com/lifestyle/30368298 Rocking back the years
  2. Web site: ปฐมพงศ์ สมบัติพิบูลย์ (โป่ง) . nangdee.com . 17 May 2019 . 21 August 2024 . th . Pathompong Sombatphibun (Pong).
  3. https://www.thepeople.co/culture/music/51521 ตำนานชีวิต 'โป่ง หินเหล็กไฟ' อีกหนึ่งร็อกสตาร์ที่เคยอยู่ทั้ง GRAMMY-RS จากโซดา ถึงเดอะซัน
  4. https://bk.asia-city.com/events/article/interview-thai-heavy-metal-legend-pong-hin-lek-fai Interview: Thai Heavy Metal Legend Pong Hin Lek Fai
  5. Web site: แองจี้ ลูกไม้ใต้ต้น โป่ง หินเหล็กไฟ. 11 November 2020. posttoday.com. 14 December 2015 . th.