Cem Karaca's Wives: Love Stories & Untold Truths Revealed!

Amos Treutel DVM 09 May 2025

Ever wondered about the love life of a rock legend? Cem Karaca, the icon who etched his name in gold across the Turkish music scene, led a personal life as captivating as his powerful vocals and rebellious lyrics. While his music continues to resonate with generations, the intricacies of his relationships, particularly with his wives, remain a subject of immense fascination.

Karaca's journey through love was far from a simple melody; it was a complex symphony of passion, heartbreak, and enduring connection. He walked down the aisle five times, each marriage a chapter in the unfolding story of a man who poured his heart and soul into his art and his relationships. For many, the revelation of the identity of his second wife comes as a complete surprise, highlighting the hidden depths of a life lived in the spotlight.

Cem Karaca: Bio, Career, and Personal Life
Full Name	Cem Karaca
Birth Name	Muharrem Cem Karaca
Date of Birth	April 5, 1945
Place of Birth	Istanbul, Turkey
Date of Death	February 8, 2004
Place of Death	Istanbul, Turkey
Cause of Death	Heart Attack
Nationality	Turkish
Occupation	Singer, Composer, Guitarist, Theatre Actor
Genres	Anatolian Rock, Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Folk Rock
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar
Years Active	19652004
First Wife	Semra zgr (Married: 1965, Divorced: Unknown)
Second Wife	(Name withheld in this table, discussed in article)
Third Wife	Feride Balkan (Married: Unknown, Divorced: Unknown)
Fourth Wife	(Name withheld in this table, discussed in article)
Fifth Wife	lkim Karaca (Married: Unknown, Remained Married Until His Death)
Professional Information
Associated Acts	Apalar, Kardalar, Moollar, Dervian
Notable Albums	Apalar (1968)Kardalar (1972) Safinaz (1978)Hasret (1980) Die Kanaken (1984)Merhaba Genler ve Her Zaman Gen Kalanlar (1987) Tre (1988)Yiyin Efendiler (1990) Nerede Kalmtk? (1992)Bindik Bir Alamete (1999)
External Links & References
Cem Karaca Biography (Biyografya)