Willy Edwin (born 4 December 1974), better known by his stage name Will Masterpiece, is a Malaysian rock musician best known as the co-founder and the primary lead guitarist of the Bornean hard rock band

Masterpiece A masterpiece, ''magnum opus'' (), or ''chef-d’œuvre'' (; ; ) in modern use is a creation that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career or a work of outstanding creativity, ...

, with whom he achieved mainstream success in the late 2000s. Edwin co-founded Masterpiece, formerly known as Masterjam with his brother

Kennedy Edwin Kennedy Edwin is an Iban language Malaysian musician who serves as the rhythm and vocals for hard rock band Masterpiece. Along with his brother Willy Edwin, he is one of the founding members of Masterpiece, and has since released five studio ...

in 2003, and has since released five studio albums with the band. Like the other left-handed guitarist, Edwin had the instrument strung upside-down with the high E on the top.

Personal life

Willy Edwin was born on 4 December 1974 in Kanowit, and raised in the town of Sibu, Sarawak. He is married to his college sweetheart Ayuyahti A and blessed with four children.

Career

Masterpiece (2003–present)

Willy Edwin is a founding member of the Bornean hard rock band

. He formed the band with his brother Kennedy Edwin (lead vocals/rhythm guitar) in 2003 along with Watt Marcus and Roni joining as bassist and drummer, respectively.

Discography

;Masterpiece * ''

Merindang Ke Bintang ''Merindang Ke Bintang'' is the debut studio album by Malaysian rock band from Sarawak, the Masterpiece. It was released in 2009 through Masterjam Studio and re-released on Panggau Buluh Pengerindu Records in 2010. The album is the band's most p ...

'' (2009) * ''

Rock & Roll Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll, rock 'n' roll, or rock 'n roll) is a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It originated from African-American music such as jazz, rhythm an ...

'' (2013) * '' Ngap Sayot'' (2014) * ''

Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai is the fourth studio album by Malaysian rock band from Sarawak, the Masterpiece. The album consists of ten tracks and titled ''Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai'' reflecting the lead single title from the album. It was relea ...

'' (2016) * ''

Ensera Paragon Masterpiece is an Iban rock band, which formed in 2003 as Masterjam in Sibu, Sarawak best known for its hit singles, " Sinu", "Kumang Seari" & " Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai". The band comprises vocalist Depha Masterpiece, lead guitarist Willy ...

'' (2018) ;Compilations & single * "Mansau Leka Padi" (2011) * "Berami Ba Ati Nuan" (2014) * "Nadai Ati Berami" (2015)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Edwin, Willy 1974 births Living people People from Sarawak Malaysian rock musicians Masterpiece (band) members Iban people