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Popular songs such as Kandula, Sandalatha, Nil Upuli, Nil Ahase, Warusawe, Ranthar- upayana and Kavikariye among others are what kept his fans enthralled for many years. . Pasquel who is a household name in the music arena began his musical career as a bass guitarist for the group Galaxies in 1976. His original debut song was recorded in 1980 and his maiden audio cassette released in 1985. To date Pasquel has sung over 300 songs and has succeeded in winning the hearts and admiration of a multitude of music lovers the world over. Pasquel who happens to be a play back singer for films and teledramas has strummed his base guitar for over 10,000 song recordings. He has also composed music for films, teledramas and for leading singers in the country. Pasquel has even taken on main roles in teledramas such as Charulatha, Gawwen Gawwa, Tharu and Sara. 'Kerthi Gee' - his own one-man show commenced in 1988. At present Pasquel has performed around 100 shows in Sri Lanka and abroad. However, important landmarks in his career are his visits overseas. He enraptured audiences in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Doha Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, France, UK, Canada and the USA at more than 110 shows. In 1983 he reorganised Fortunes and was with the band for several years. In 1989 he formed his own group 'The Super Fortunes.' The band made a great impact in Sri Lanka and overseas. But on his return to Sri Lanka after a stint of four years in New Zealand, Pasquel formed a new band called 'Sonic' which is currently performing under his guidance and leadership. Pasquel has also won many awards in Sri Lanka. In 1996 he was honoured with an international award from the World Science Council in Japan where he competed with musicians of repute from 13 countries.
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