Cokelat
| Cokelat | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bandung, Indonesia |
| Genres | rock, alternative, pop |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Sony BMG Entertainment |
| Members | |
| Sarah Ernest Edwin Ronny |
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| Past members | |
| Kikan Ervin Robert Bernard |
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Cokelat (English: Chocolate) is Indonesian band formed in Bandung, in 1996. They have released seven albums. The current members are Sarah (vocalist), Ernest (lead guitarist), Edwin (rhythm guitarist) and Ronny (bassist).
[edit] Career
The band was formed in STISI campus, Bandung, in 1996.[1] The name of the band Cokelat order meant to they are liked by many people like chocolate.[1] Their music originally was influenced by Frente, Alanis Morisette and The Cranberries.[1]
In February 2000, album Untuk Bintang was released, and the main track was Pergi.[1]
In 2001, they released Rasa Baru with Karma as the first track.[1] In 2002, they released Rasa Baru repackaged, the singles were Bendera and Luka Lama.[1]
In 2003, they released Segitiga on an airplane in flight.[1]
In 2004, Dari Hati was released with Saat Jarak Memisahkan as the main track.[1]
In 2009, they released single Lima Menit untuk Lima Tahun in order to socialize Indonesian legislative election, 2009.[2]
In March 2010, Kikan resigned, and in June 2010 the drummer, Ervin resigned or fired.[3] In vocalist position, Sarah replaced Kikan and the drummer position is filled by additional player.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Putranto, Wendi (February 8, 2011). "Cokelat: Tak Pernah Padam!". Rolling Stone Indonesia. http://rollingstone.co.id/read/2011/02/08/182914/1563533/1093/cokelat-tak-pernah-padam. Retrieved June 14, 2011. (Indonesian)
- ^ Damanik, Caroline (March 18, 2009). "Seruan Jangan Golput, Band Cokelat Goyang KPU". Kompas. http://regional.kompas.com/read/2009/03/18/14405027/Seruan.Jangan.Golput.Band.Cokelat.Goyang.KPU. Retrieved June 14, 2011. (Indonesian)
- ^ a b Putranto, Wendi (February 8, 2011). "EXCLUSIVE: Vokalis dan Drummer Hengkang, Cokelat Siap Luncurkan Line-up Baru". Rolling Stone Indonesia. http://rollingstone.co.id/read/2011/02/08/182913/1563532/1093/exclusive-vokalis-dan-drummer-hengkang-cokelat-siap-luncurkan-line-up-baru. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
