Willy Edwin

Willy Edwin

Willy in 2011
Background information
Born (1974-12-04) 4 December 1974
Kanowit, Sibu, Sarawak
Genres
Occupation(s) Musician, music programmer
Instruments
  • Lead guitar
  • acoustic guitar
Years active 2003–present
Labels Masterjam Studio, Panggau Buluh Pengerindu Records
Associated acts
Notable instruments
Ibanez
Fender
Schecter

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, with whom he achieved mainstream success in the late 2000s. [1] Edwin co-founded Masterpiece, formerly known as Masterjam with his brother Kennedy Edwin in 2003,[2] and has since released four 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.[3]

Personal information

Willy Edwin was born on December 3, 1974 in Kanowit, and raised in the town of Sibu, Sarawak.

Career

Masterpiece (2003-present)

Willy Edwin is a founding member of the Bornean hard rock band Masterpiece. 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.[1]

Discography

Masterpiece
Compilations & single

References

  1. 1 2 Biography, Masterpiece's Biography. "The Band- Masterpiece Iban Rock Band Biography".
  2. ↑ Music revolution, Masterpiece. "Masterpiece - Iban indie rock music revolution". World Of Nocturne.
  3. ↑ Masterpiece, new album. "Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai album officially released". Borneo Post news. The Borneo Post. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
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