Simon Chimbetu
Simon Chimbetu | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Simon Chimbetu |
| Also known as | Chopper Mr. Viscose |
| Born | 23 September 1955 Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Origin | Manicaland |
| Died | 14 August 2005 (aged 49) Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Sungura (Dendera music) |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, rhythm guitar, |
| Years active | 1975–2005 |
| Labels | Gramma Records |
| Formerly of | Oliver Mtukudzi, Allan Chimbetu, Orchestra Dendera Kings |
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".