Deniz Tek is a guitarist, singer and songwriter from Ann Arbor, Michigan. His career in music, grounded in late-'60s Detroit rock, extends through several decades and across continents. He is best known as a founding member of the influential Australian independent rock band Radio Birdman.
Besides Radio Birdman, Deniz has performed in many solo and group projects and bands, including guest appearances with Iggy and the Stooges, Sonic’s Rendezvous Band, and touring with the MC5.
In 2007, Deniz, along with Radio Birdman, was inducted into the Australian Music Hall of Fame. In 2013, he was ranked number seven in the 100 all-time greatest guitar players of Australia, by Australian Guitar Magazine.
Deniz’s current release, CD and LP “Lost For Words”, is out September 1st, 2018 on Career Records. The next album is in production now.
Deniz Tek, between Radio Birdman and his live solo band, continues to tour extensively in the USA, Europe, Australia and most recently, China.