Black Cats

Black Cats is an Iranian American Persian pop and rock group. Originally formed in Tehran, Iran, in the 1960s by Shahbal Shabpareh, the band has remained under his leadership as primary member, producer, and manager to this day.

Following the Iranian Revolution, the group re-established itself in Los Angeles, United States, becoming one of the most commercially successful and influential Persian pop groups internationally. Over several decades, the band served as a launching platform for numerous prominent Iranian performers, including Farhad Mehrad, Ebi, Shahram Shabpareh, and Kamran & Hooman.