US-Armenian rock musician Serj Tankian turns 47 today (photos, video)

US-Armenian band musician and composer Serj Tankian is celebrating his 47th birth anniversary on Thursday.

Born in Lebanon, Beirut, the musician gained a worldwide recognition as a vocalist of the rock band System of a Down (which, by the way, would celebrate its 20th anniversary this year).

Tankian is now on active concert tours. In September, he is planning to introduce a new project, 100 Years, which is dedicated to the Armenian Genocide centennial.

In 2011, the musician was honored with a medal in Yerevan for his contribution to the Genocide recognition efforts and the spread of the Armenian music.
 

Two years ago, Tankian congratulated himself from the stage. Last year, he received a cake with an original design from fans.
 

Also in 2013, the musician introduced the post-card below to his fans.