Simon Chimbetu Musical artist

Simon Chimbetu (23 September 1955 – 14 August 2005) was a Zimbabwean guitarist, vocalist and composer. He was the founding member of his band Orchestra Dendera Kings. He was known by many stage names, including "Chopper, "Mr Viscose"(before imprisonment), "Cellular", "Simomo" and "Mukoma Sam".

Personal facts

Simon Chimbetu
Alias (AKA)
Chopper
Mr. Viscose
cellular
Birth dateSeptember 23, 1955
Birth place
Harare , Zimbabwe
Date of deathAugust 14, 2005
Place of death
Harare , Zimbabwe
Hometown
Manicaland Province

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Musical artist

Career started1975
Career ended2005
associated musical artist
Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi
Allan Chimbetu
Orchestra Dendera Kings
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Sungura
instrument
Guitar
Singing
record label
Grammar

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Simon Chimbetu on Wikipedia