Ian Antono whose real name is Jusuf Antono Djojo
(born in Malang, East Java, October 29, 1950, age 60 years) is a musician and songwriter who is also a guitarist of legendary rock group God Bless.
Carrer
At first, Ian Antono is a drummer. But after hearing the music of The Shadows he began aspiring guitarist. He was eventually joined the band Eternal Soesman which time his name is taken into account. In 1970 he moved to Jakarta and joined the band Bentoel accompanist for a singer who became Emilia Contesa and Trio of The King.
Finally in 1974 he officially became the guitarist God Bless and released albums such as Above Huma Hill (1975), Mirror (1980), Black Ants (1989). Name Ian Antono began to attract attention because at that time atmospheric rock music in Indonesia, no one has started. God Bless who first pioneered. Automatically Ian also became the first guitarist rock flying in the path of Indonesia.
Gong 2000
After the retreat of God Bless and Ian joined the group Gong, 2000 and released albums such as East Bara (1991), Laskar (1994), and Prahara (1996).
While still strengthen God Bless Ian game is different with it to strengthen Gong during 2000. In 2000 he Gong incorporate many elements of Balinese music. This was evidenced at every appearance, at least to include 20 musicians Ian native Balinese. In 1997, Ian returned to strengthen God Bless and a duet with Eet Sjahranie which still existed as guitarist God Bless. The concept of double guitars are enough draw attention even though in the end the album "What news?" failed in the market.
Ian Antono also a prolific figure of a musician. Within a year he could work on an album for a singer. Many albums are not out of touch of warmth termasuklah Iwan Fals, Anggun C. Sasmi, Nicky Astria, Doel Sumbang, Gito Rollies, Ebiet G Ade, Ikang Fawzi and more. Work on the arena Muzik Antono Ian has received many awards. Among them is the BASF Award (1987 - 1988) for Best Arranger and Best Composer for the album arid (Nicky Astria), HDX Award (1989) for the song I Borrow This Book (Iwan Fals), BAFS Award (1989) Album East Bara (Gong 2000 ) as The Best Selling Album and the Best Arranger and Composer, HDX Award (1994) for the album's Army (Gong 2000) as Best Album. No less important is the appreciation of the Diamond Achievement Award for his dedication and high achievement in the music industry in 1995.
An interesting experience for Ian was when in 1999 he was invited by Ramli Sharif to join the Formula-1 in Malaysia. For Ian this is not a common experience, the article there were present also the god of the guitar world's collaborative group, G3 and legendary rock group Jethro Tull. By leveraging the sound check session, Ian studied devices that belong to Steve Vai are numerous. From there he added knowledge and insight he has never been found in Indonesia.
Greatness of name and its contribution to the world of Indonesian music makes young Indonesian musicians held a project album A Tribute To Ian Antono, highlighted by musical artists such as Edane Indonesia, Sheila On 7, Padi, Gigi, Chocolate, Boomerang, / rif, etc..
Ian Antono in 2007 is often used Gibson Les Paul Standard and Gibson SG double neck. For the exercises at home he was wearing a Marshall, but to LIVE and recording in the studio he used a Mesa Boogie. There was no effect of variety that he uses in addition to a delay.
Ahmad Albar Syech better known as Ahmad Albar(Born in Surabaya, East Java, July 16, 1946, age 64 years)is an Indonesian singer and musician who is the vocalist of the band God Bless.Ahmad Albar Syech birth of the couple and Farida Al-Hasni.
His mother divorced and then married an artist, Jamaluddin Malik.From this marriage they gave birth to a female artist, Camelia Malik. Ahmad Albar also used to be called by the nickname Iye.Ahmad Albar was married to artist Rini S. Bono and has three sons: Fauzi Albar, an actor named Fachri Albar, and Fadli Albar.
Career
Beginning his career in the entertainment world, becoming known as some movie stars childhood. General Kancil, circa 1957. His career in music started since he was age 11, he and his friends formed a boy band called Stars Youth, when following the Boy Band Festival in the Field Banteng, Jakarta. But two years later the band broke up. Together Titi Qadarsih he formed Kuarta tone. But the band did not last long and then disbanded.
Around the year 1960, Iye go to the Netherlands. In a country that many covered windmills tulips and even then, the second child of six brothers were not able to release the musical passion. He formed the band Take Five (1966-1967), who had followed the festival and won best vocalist. In the years 1967-1972 with the group Clover Leaf, Iyek spawned nine singles. Some of these songs, "Do not Spoil My Day" and "Grey Clouds" Dutch public interested enough in his day.
End 1972 with Ludwig Lemans, guitarist Clover Leaf, he visited Indonesia. In his homeland to see and observe the musical life of the people of Jakarta. Iye looking for musicians who would join him. Beginning 1973, Iye with Fuad Hassan (drums), Donny Fattah (bass), Jockie Surjoprajogo (keyboards), and Ludwig Lemans (guitar) held at the Peak exercise for two weeks, to face the music performances at the Taman Ismail Marzuki May 5, 1973. In practice they agreed to form a group named God Bless.
His success when releasing their debut album titled God Bless in 1975 made it into the group rock groups rock group the opening concert of the world "'Deep Purple'" in Jakarta. Ahmad Albar figure rocketed to superstar rock Indonesia and Tempo magazine edition of 27 September 1975 made him a major report by displaying the photo on the front cover Albar.
Ahmad Albar frizzy-haired duo then formed a group together frizzy Harahap Ucok AKA Band vocalist who also frizzy-haired. This duet album, which spawned three Hell (1977), Old Whore (1978), and Stage Plays (1978).
Ahmad Albar had to disappoint some fans when in 1979 released an album titled Dangdut journalist Zakia at the initiative of Junior's music magazine, Masheri Mansour. Understandably when it dangdut music is still often regarded as tacky by some communities. This album contains nine songs. Six works Albar is "Zakia", "Because of Treasure", "Red Roses", "King of Beetles", "God is", and "Frozen". The other three are the "Statement" (M Harris), "Sale" (Titik Puspa), and "King Day" (Ian). It turns out the song "Zakia" created "exploded" in the market. Guitarist Ian Antono who mix the music so good to hear. Not only singing dangdut, Ahmad Albar also played in the movie "Rhythm of Love" with the queen of dangdut Elvy Sukaesih and duet brought five songs: "I'm Happy", "Sense of beating", "Should You Know", "You Away", and "Leech Land ".
In 1980 God Bless released second album titled Mirror. Ian Antono join the rock group. After that, God Bless the old vacuum but Ahmad Albar still go solo or performing with other singers, among others, Gito Rollies and Mus Mujiono.
Throughout the 1980s until the mid-1990s, Ahmad Albar issued the album Poetry of Life (1980) with Ian Antono, World Riot and the World Burned Fire (1988) made with musicians areng Widodo, Kartika (1989) with Gito Rollies, albums Secita Stories, Sure Step, and Scenario with Fariz RM, and Hands of Steel with Farid Hardja, and Never There Luka (1996) with lady rocker Nicky Astria.
When searching for a vocalist to Gong 2000 digawangi Ian Antono, Albert Wijaya, Yaya Muktio (drums), Harry Anggoman (keyboards), and Donny, the choice fell on Ahmad Albar, because he is considered the best at that time. Gong 2000 Concert October 26, 1991 at Senayan East Parking satisfying about 100,000 spectators with powerful sound system equipment 120 000 300 000 watts and watt-powered lights. This group produced four albums: East Bara (1991), Gong Live (1992), Laskar (1993), and Prahara (2000). Here Albar God Bless nearly perfect second delivery. Fans did not care if they hear Gong 2000 or God Bless, which is important there is Ian, Donny, and Albar.
Iye also issued a solo album, the City Bus (1990), Who's Turn (1991), Rini Tomboy (1991), Waiting For Certainty (1992), Flower of Life (1994), Let It Go (1994), and Full Grudge (1995) .
Row, then God Bless issued a number of records such as Ant Black (1988), Giant (1989), The Story of God Bless (1990), 18 Greatest Hits of God Bless (1992), and Apa Kabar (1997).
Besides often held concerts in many cities in the country, Ahmad Albar also briefly held concerts overseas. On February 7, 2004 for example, he performed in Kuala Lumpur with God Bless enliven the rock group anniversary of Malaysia Search.
After the concert, Albar immediately joined with 11 young singers Duta (Sheila on 7), Armand Maulana (Gigi), Fadly (Padi), Kikan (Chocolate), Andi (/ rif), Roy (Boomerang), Color, Audy, Queen, Willie Nelson, and Barry Manilow. Together they sang "Rumah kita" is taken from the album God Bless Semut hitam.
Leo Imam Sukarno or better known as Leo Kristi(Born in Surabaya, East Java, September 8, 1949, age 61 years) is a wandering musician who enjoyed his music career on the streets.Colleagues such as Alm. Franky Sahilatua Gombloh or choose to "landed" in one place,although in the work, colleagues - colleagues were still speak out about nature, love or social.
Co-founded a progressive rock band named Lemon Trees
together Gombloh and Franky, Leo Kristi felt discover "the odyssey"
through a long musical journey exploring the archipelago. After separating himself from the Lemon Tree's, Leo Kristi prefer to perform in outdoor concert.
Ballad is characteristic of almost all the music he created.
Education
Leo Elementary School entered the world in 1961 in Surabaya Christian elementary school.
After that he entered junior high school (SMP) in 1964.
At this time Leo also entered into the Basic Music Course by Tino Kerdijk.
School continued in SMA Negeri 1 Surabaya in 1967.
He had enrolled in the Department of Architecture Faculty of Engineering, Institute of Technology in Surabaya in 1971.
He did not complete college, but this is where he met and began a career as Gombloh itinerant musician (trubadur).
Career
Music is a world she had known since childhood. Small Leo listened every rhythm that is played every morning by his father, Raden Ngabei Soebiantoro Faith, a retired civil servant who was also a musician. Since childhood, Leo Kristi is active in singing at church, part of the basic school activities, although he himself was Muslim. Leo's time Christians were in elementary school, Surabaya in 1961. He said that the music for her friend, welcome as a love song.
In junior high school he also received a guitar from his father. Then, he attended courses Kerdijk Tino, Director of the Folk Music School in Surabaya. To sing he studied at Hidayat and John Typhoon Nuri. He also had a guitar course at Poei and Oei Siok Sing Gwan Gwan. Two guitarists who admitted giving enough musical influences. In SMAN 1 Surabaya, he did not escape the obligation to line up and go sing patriotic songs under the Tugu Pahlawan. He also joined the school band rock n 'roll called "Batara" which consists of her friends from high school: Ratno, Karim, Ing Soen, Andre Muntu, and Harry Darsono (now a national designer). They often times they sing the songs of the Beatles and the name was quite famous for a local band Surabaya.
Among journalists, Leo is a figure that is difficult to find, but can suddenly appeared and held a concert. Before known as a musician, a man whose accent still very strong timurannya Java was once a bookseller Groliers American Books and employees Texmura paint factory. Leo was also the singer in a restaurant "China Oriental" and "Chez Rose" (1974-1975) and sang in the LIA and the Goethe Institute of Surabaya.
Music Leo, who was born in the name of the group "People's Concert" Leo Kristi - beginning with Naniel, Mung, and singer Tatiek and Yayuk, then change the line with Ote member, Komal, Cok Good, and singer sisters Yana and Nana van Derkley, in addition to Could that still humming ballads, the spirit of love of nation, and folk tales. This group sang more songs in the genre of folk, country, and supported by the lyrics are poetic. Almost never been absent in recent times the staging of Independence Day August 17 at Taman Ismail Marzuki Jakarta, Leo group also produced several albums. Among Song of Dawn [1975], Song of Night [1976], Song Land of Freedom [1977], Song of Love [1978], Black and Green Path Image Negeriku Small Portraits [1984], Blue Gold Star Farmer [1985], and Chess Paramita [1993]. For his group, the recording seems more of a documentation package their musical development.
Fun presented by Leo Kristi with perforated guitar melenakan dipangkuannya indeed, at once touching. Musician ballads such as Franky Sahilatua, Iwan Fals, and Doel Donates has knowingly reconciled with the market so more than well off financially. Leo Kristi remain faithful to the track, vagrancy and in direct contact with the lives of ordinary people in the creative process of its creation. So, with ballads laden with lyrics of patriotism and love, he still inflame the fighting spirit.
