Donning his signature velvet black suit, a dazzling smile from cheek to cheek, and slicked-back hair that would have given Elvis a run for his money, there stood a man and his electric guitar. Audiences were entranced by his performance, both on and off-screen. His name was Omar Khorshid, and he was Egypt’s first-ever electric guitarist. During the post-war era which fused tradition with Westernization, Khorshid’s electric guitar would enthrall Egyptians for decades to come. And, following his death in a mysterious car accident, that same enthrallment would carry on to the conspiracies behind its circumstances. The Making of Egypt’s Electric Guitar Giant Khorshid was born into a family of artistry and wealth that almost ensured that he was destined for stardom. His father, Ahmed Khorshid, was an accomplished cinematographer with several connections to Egypt’s celebrity scene, whereas his mother was a socialite. His siblings, including the iconic actress and performer Sherihan, would also follow in the family’s artistic footsteps. Early into his childhood, Khorshid discovered his passion for music, learning the violin, piano, and classic guitar, eventually reaching the instrument that would turn him into a household name: the…
