Biography
Lay Phyu was born in May 19, 1965 in Inlay Lake, Shan State, Myanmar along with his younger brother A Nge. He attended and graduated from Mandalay University with an English Major where he met Y Wine, one of the aspiring singers from Iron Cross Music band (a renowned rock band in Myanmar). He eventually joined the "Iron Cross" band, which was originally founded by Saw Byot Muu, a famous Karen guitarist. Later, Chit San Maung became the lead guitarist after Saw Byot Muu died. Later Ah Nge, Myo Gyi, Zaw Paing, Y Wine and R Zarni joined the new aspiring band.
Since his early career days, Lay Phyu became successful in his first album "Gandarya Lamin" (Desert Moon) and helped define the genre of Myanmar rock music. Much of his music was inspired by Bands such as Nazareth, Dream On, Runaway and Bon Jovi. Lay Phyu first started his path to fame when he covered English songs in Burmese. Later on, as he gained confidence and popularity in his music career, he began to compose his own music. Together with his Iron Cross associates, Lay Phyu has given a fresh boost to Myanmar's Music Industry.
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