Renowned Pakistani singer and guitarist Aamir Zaki passed away on Friday. He was aged 49. Zakis family confirmed he was died of cardiac arrest. Zaki began his musical journey when he was discovered by Alamgir at the age of 16. Touring with Alamgir, Zaki would play a Flying V guitar which he built himself. After his career as Alamgir's lead guitarist, Aamir Zaki formed three rock bands The Barbarians, Axe Attack and Scratch.