Simon Teryan was born in Banants (Artsakh). In 1958 he entered the faculty of chemistry of Yerevan State University. He sang at “Patanekutyun” and “Krunk” variety ensembles. In 1968 he joined Armenian variety orchestra at Konstantin Orbelyan’s invitation, where he worked 13 years. He had concerts in Finland, Egypt, Germany, Lebanon, USA. He was considered the best performer of songs by Charles Aznavour. During 1980 to 1990 he worked as a director of musical school, from 1995 to 2000 was the Chairman of jury of youth concert “Bohem”. His last concert was in 1994 in Yerevan. Simon Teryan died in Yerevan.