Search (band)

Search
Search
Origin	Johor, Malaysia
Genres	Rock kapak, heavy metal, hard rock, glam rock, glam metal
Years active	1981–present
Labels	Polygram Records; (1984–1987); BMG Music; (1989–2001); LIFE Records; (2006)
Members	Amy Search; Hillary Ang; Man Kidal; Nasir; Kid; Din; Yan; Denden Gonjalez; Minn
Past members	See: Former members
Website	duniasearch.com.my

Search are a rock kapak band formed in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in 1981 by drummer Yazit,^[1] 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^[2] as the greatest rock band in Malaysia^[3] with their numerous hits along with rock anthems.

Band members[edit]

Amy Search Line up

Amy Search – vocals, rhythm guitar (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 – 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, rhythm guitar (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[edit]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums & songs[edit]

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[edit]

^ History, Search. "35 Years Of Rock & Roll". No. 20 February 2016. My Metro. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
^ Concert, Search. "Search Tour". No. 30 October 2015. Utusan. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
^ Search Taking Off To Greater Heights In 35 Years Celebration Concert, Search. "Greatest Rock Band in Malaysia". No. 11 February 2016. Malaysian Digest. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

External links[edit]

[1] History, Search. "35 Years Of Rock & Roll". No. 20 February 2016. My Metro. Retrieved 20 February 2016.

[2] Concert, Search. "Search Tour". No. 30 October 2015. Utusan. Retrieved 20 February 2016.

[3] Search Taking Off To Greater Heights In 35 Years Celebration Concert, Search. "Greatest Rock Band in Malaysia". No. 11 February 2016. Malaysian Digest. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

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