Jamrud (band)

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Jamrud
Origin Cimahi, West Java, Indonesia
Genres Heavy Metal, Hard rock, Pop Rock, Funk Rock, Punk, Ska Punk
Years active 1989–1995 as Jam Rock
1995–present as Jamrud
Labels Logiss Records
Members Aziz Mangasi Siagian
Ricky Teddy
Krisyanto
Jaja Amdonal
Mochamad Irwan
Danny Rachman
Past members Sandy Handoko
Fitrah Alamsyah
Suherman Husin
Iwan Vox

Jamrud is an Indonesian rock band from Cimahi, West Java, Indonesia. They are notable as one of the most successful rock bands in Indonesia's music history. Their fourth studio album, Ningrat (2000), has been sold 2 million copies in Indonesia, thus making it the second highest selling album in Indonesia as well as the best selling rock album in Indonesia.[1]

In 1989, guitarist Azis Mangasi Siagian hal, bass guitarist Ricky Teddy, vocalist Oppi, and drummer Agus formed a band called Jam Rock. Between 1990 and 1995, there were several personnel changes in the band. After vocalist Krisyanto and drummer Sandy Handoko joined the band, they performed in several rock festivals in Bandung started gaining fame in Indonesian music society. In 1996, they met their future record producer, Log Zhelebour, who offered them contract for recording music album. Then, the band changed their name to Jamrud and released their debut album, Nekad, in 1996. Throughout their career, most of Jamrud's studio albums have been certified platinum in Indonesia. The band have also won several awards from the Anugerah Musik Indonesia (Indonesian Music Awards).[2]

Band members

  • Aziz Mangasi Siagian - lead guitar, backing vocals (1989–present)
  • Ricky Teddy – bass guitar, backing vocals (1989–present)
  • Krisyanto – lead vocals (1995–2007, 2011–present)
  • Mochamad Irwan - rhythm guitar (2008–present)
  • Danny Rachman - drums (2008–present)

Former members

  • Oppi – lead vocals (1989–1995)
  • Fitrah Alamsyah - rhythm guitar (1995–1999,deceased)
  • Agus – drums (1989–1990)
  • Budhy Haryono – drums (1991–1994)
  • Sandy Handoko - drums (1993–1999,deceased)
  • Suherman Husin - drums (2000–2008)
  • Iwan Vox - lead vocals (2011)
  • Jaja Amdonal - lead vocals (2008–2011)

Discography

Studio albums

  • 1996: Nekad
  • 1997: Putri
  • 1998: Terima Kasih
  • 2000: Ningrat
  • 2002: Sydney 090102
  • 2004: BO 18+
  • 2006: All Access In Love
  • 2009: New Performance 2009
  • 2011: Bumi & Langit Menangis
  • 2012: Energi + Dari Bumi & Langit
  • 2013: Saatnya Menang

Compilation albums

  • 1999: The Best Collection
  • 2003: All The Best: Slow Hits
  • 2009: Best Of The Best: Performance 2009

References

  1. "25 Best-Selling Albums in Indonesia" (in Indonesian). Bintang Indonesia. 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-07. 
  2. "Jamrud Biography" (in Indonesian). Logiss Group. 2009. Retrieved 2010-06-10. 

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