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Johor Bahru Johor Bahru (), colloquially referred to as JB, is the capital city of the state of Johor, Malaysia. It is located at the southern end of Peninsular Malaysia,along the north bank of the Straits of Johor, opposite of the city-state Singapore. T ...

, Malaysia, in 1977 by drummer Yazit, lead guitarist Hillary Ang, bassist Nasir, rhythm guitarist Nordin and singer Amy. Their debut album was produced by Polygram Records (Singapore). The group have gone through many line-up changes in their career, but the songs and music have remained strong and unique among Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian fans. To date, they've released eleven studio albums, number of lives, compilation and joint (with Wings) albums. They've been regarded by Malaysian rock fans as the greatest rock band in Malaysia with their numerous hits along with rock anthems.

Band members

Akim Ahmad lineup (Founder Line up) * Amy Search – vocals (1977–present) * Hillary Ang – lead guitar (1981-present) * Man Kidal – rhythm guitar (1985–present) * Nasir Daud – bass (1981–present) Kid & Din lineup * Denden Gonjalez – vocals (2021–present) * Nordin Mohd Taib – rhythm guitar (1984–1998, 2003–2006, 2008–present) * Hamzah Mohd Taib – lead guitar (1988–1998, 2003–2006, 2009–present) * Amran Marsiman – bass (1984–1985, 1990–1994, 2021–present) * Minn - drums (2022-present) Current touring musicians *

Awie Ahmad Azhar bin Othman (born 24 November 1968), better known by his stage name Awie, is a Malaysian singer, musician, and actor. Awie is considered one of the greatest Malaysian vocalist of all time. Born in Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur, Awi ...

– vocals (1997–1999, 2020–2021) * Denden Gonjalez – vocals (2021–present) * Pae – drums (2016–2021) * Minn - drums (2022 - present) Former touring musicians * Rafi – Rhythm guitar (1999–2001) Past members * Zainal Rampa – vocals (1977-1981) * Moq – vocals (1999–2001) * Shah Slam – lead guitar (1999–2000) * Memek – bass (1977–1981) * Fauzi – bass (1997–1998) * Zam – bass (1999–2001) * Yazit Ahmad – drums (1977–2001, 2005–2016; died 2019) * Lola – drums (2003–2004)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums & songs

* ''Cinta Buatan Malaysia'' (1985) * ''Langit Dan Bumi'' (1986) * ''Mentari Merah Diufuk Timur'' (1987) * ''Fenomena''(1989) * ''Karisma'' (1990) * ''Rampage'' (1992) * ''Gema Di Timur Jauh'' (1995) * ''Rock 'N' Roll Pie'' (1996) * ''Bikin Wilayah'' (1998) * ''Selepas Banjir'' (1999) * ''Gothik Malam Edan'' (2006) * ''Katharsis'' (2017)

References

External links

Official Instagram

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