Born in 1938 in Kırşehir to folk poet Muharrem Ertaş. Started playing bağlama at age five, accompanied father at weddings. Moved to Istanbul at fourteen, then Ankara for stage career. Performed on TRT's "Yurttan Sesler" program under pseudonym
Born in 1939 in Berçenek village of Afşin, Kahramanmaraş. Started playing baglama and writing poems in 1956 during military school. Released first record in 1964 and founded Society of Ashiks. Released 453 records, 50 tapes and 9 books