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Sunflower is a Sri Lankan pop band[1][2] established in the early 1980s, led by Neil Warnakulasooriya.[3] The band's name, "Sunflower" was reportedly given by veteran Sri Lankan musician, Clarence Wijewardena.[4][5]

Career

Sunflower performed their first show on 4 September 1983 in Dankotuwa.[6] The original band consisted of Neil Warnakulasooriya, Nelson Vas, Ivor de Mel,Erny peiris,Christopher liyanage,Lushan alahakoon and Athula Adhikari.[7]

Members

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Current

Former

References

  1. ^ Lilacs blossoming in popularity
  2. ^ Chandrasena reaches musical milestone
  3. ^ Love stands the test of time
  4. ^ Some unknown facts about Clarence Archived February 22, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ A name etched in memory Archived December 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "If diversity is respected, the world will be beautiful: Neil Warnakulasuriya talks about the new 'Sunflowers'". Silumina. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  7. ^ පරණ සන්ෆ්ලවර් ආයෙමත් ඇවිදින්
  8. ^ Sunflowers Musical Band

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