The Teenage Hunters

February 8, 2011

The Teenage Hunters were from Kuala Lumpur. They formed in 1963 at SJI (St. John’s Institution). The members were Terry Thaddeus (lead guitar), Jimmy Olivero (bass guitar), Peter Ghouse (rhythm guitar), Lawrence Dragon (organ) and Kenny Rebel (drums). They were the winner of the Beatles Competition in 1964. These were school boys who recorded very successful original instrumental hits (composed by Terry Thaddeus) like “Merwill” and “I thought only twice”. The band lasted until school was out in 1965. Some members regrouped as The Hunters and toured the buzzing club and vibrant music scene in Bangkok. After they disbanded, Terry Thaddeus went on to play with other groups, most notably The Strollers.

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Band 4 Nada

February 4, 2011

Aloysius Riyanto formed Band 4 Nada in 1966. They were one of the first and more popular instrumentalia bands in Indonesia. Riding on the crest of their fame, Remaco Records quickly recruited them to be the backing band for various singers to jumpstart their careers; and many went on to become very successful like Titiek Sandhora, Ernie Djohan, Lilis Suryani and Pattie Bersaudara.

The band were: Aloysius Riyanto (organ & guitar), Eddy Syam (guitar), Nana Sumarno (bass guitar), M. Sanni (drums). A. Riyanto and most of the members left to form Favorites Group in 1972. Syafii Glomboh took over as the new organist for Band 4 Nada. Aloysius Riyanto went on to become one of the top songwriters of the country.


Aloysius Riyanto (1943-1994)

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