SLANK

Slank is a famous music group in Indonesia. Formed by Bimbim on December 26, 1983 for a bored playing music cover band and have a strong desire to create your own songs.

EARLY CAREER
Slank is the embryo of the birth of a group called Cikini Stones Complex (CSC) formed by Ben Setiawan Sidhartha (Bimbim) in the early 80's. The band only played Rolling Stones songs and did not want to play songs from other bands, as a result they end up bored and by late 1983 the group was disbanded.
Bimbim continue their musical passion with his two brothers Danny and Erwan forming the Red Evil became Slank later changed its name, a name derived simply from the ridicule of people who often call them boys selengean with additional personnel Bongky (guitar) and Kiki (guitar). Bimbim residence on Jl. Pencil 14 so their headquarters.
They had appeared at some stage with their own songs before Erwan decided to resign because they feel hopeless in Slank. With a long struggle formed the formation of the 13, Bimbim, Kaka, Bongky, Pay and Indra, the new Slank solid.
With the formation Bimbim (Drums), Bongky (Bass), Pay (guitar), Kaka (vocals) and Indra (Keyboard), they started to make demos to be offered to the record company.
After repeatedly rejected, finally received the demo in 1990 and began recording his debut album, Suit-Suit ... He He He (Gadis Sexy). It's an album featuring the hit and I'm sorry it went off the market so that they were rewarded BASF Award for best newcomer. Their second album, Kampungan also achieve the same success.
DRUGS
The involvement of personnel with the drug had given birth a rift in the body-based band on the road this Potlot. When working on the sixth album (Another Sad), Bimbim as the leader finally decided to fire Bongky, Pay and Indra. Kaka and Bimbim still working on the album-6 with the help of additional players.
Instead they recruit Ivanka (Bass), Mohamad Ridho Hafiedz (Ridho) and Abdee State (Abdee). This formation lasted until today and they continue to bear the works that define their existence in the world of Indonesian music.
Ben Setiawan AlmachzumiNick Name: BimbimD.O.B: Jakarta, 25 DecemberBelieve: IslamHeight / Weight: 173 cm / 52 kgsHobbies: SoccerInfluence: Van Halen, Rolling Stones, QueenPosition: Drums / Percussions / GuitarMusical Background:Self learning to drumming at the age of 13. First gigs in Junior High with Cikini Stones Complex. Former member of SLANK.
Wira Akhadi SatriajiNick Name: KakaD.O.B: Jakarta, 10 MarchBelieve: IslamHeight / Weight: 171 cm / 60 kgsHobbies: SoccerInfluence: Bob Marley, David CoverdalePosition: Guitars / Vocal CordMusical Background:Learned to sing at the age 9, Forming a band with cousins ​​and friends in Junior High. Self learn to sing by listening his musician's favorites Recorded tapes, Vocalist of LOVINA band, borrowed as vocalist
Ivan Kurniawan ArifinNick Name: IvankaD.O.B: Jakarta, December 9Believe: IslamHeight / Weight: 170 cm / 55 kgsHobbies: musicsInfluence: Rolling Stones, BeatlesPosition: Bass / GuitarsMusical Background:Began to learn guitar at the age of 14. Finalist at the West Java Rock Festival. Foemer member of House Of The Rising Sun Band, Bass player for Imanez 'Otto Clock, supporting musician for local Slank's 6th album.
Mohammad Ridwan HafiedzNick Name: RidhoD.O.B: Ambon, September 3Believe: IslamHeight / Weight: 173 cm / 50 kgsHobbies: SoccerInfluence: Blues Saraceno, Nick Nolan, Beatles, Jimmy HendrixPosition: GuitarsMusical Background:Began to learn music in Samarinda at the age 12. Former member of Cat Power Band. Took a musical course with Didi AGP and Star Indiarto in high school. Former member of Last Few Minutes (LFM) Band. Took a guitar course at Musician Institute Hollywood, LA. Supporting musician for Vina Panduwinata, Nita Tilana, Nugie, Vony Sumlang. Joining SLANK in the recording the album "SEVEN".
State AbdeeNick Name: AbdeeD.O.B: Donggala, 28 JuneBelieve: IslamHeight / Weight: 170 cm / 50 kgsHobbies: Motor CrossInfluence: Keith Richard, Jimmy HendrixPosition: GuitarsMusical Background:Took a guitar course at ILW Farabi in 1988. Supporting musician for Gideon Tengker, Ermy Leather, Michael "Sketches" Meyer, Eki Lamoh. Former band member of Interview with Heng Supit, BANG Band with Henry and Michael Meyer, ENEMES Band with Sandy and Iram "U" Camp, Makhatana Band with Dino and Yoyo "Bayou", KRS with Cendy Lunt, Harry Anggoman. ARJACO with Arthur Kaunang and James F. Sundah.
Joining SLANK in the recording the album "SEVEN".
Fan
Slank is a peace-loving group and in fact Slank not only the admiration of fans, but also Slank has managed to evoke the spirit and solidarity from a generation to have the attitude. And Slank has a fanatical group of fans and creative, which is known as Slankers.
SLANK FANS CLUB
Slank Fan Club (SFC) is the official club which was formed by management to accommodate Slank Slank rabid fans.
BULLETIN SLANK
To convey information to the Slanker, Slank and its management decided to create a newsletter that came to be called by the name Slank Bulletin. This bulletin contains the schedule, short stories westlife tour stage and so forth. Name bulletin itself used as a symbol for the slanker circling (bulletin) schedule in the calendar of activities slank their respective activities.
Bulletin Slank is then developed into a Koran Slank.
NEWSPAPER SLANK
Slank newspaper was first published on March 10, 2002.
Discography

  1. 1990 - Suit-Suit .... hee hee hee (Gadis Sexy)
  2. 1991 - Kampungan
  3. 1993 - Piss
  4. 1995 - Blue Generation
  5. 1996 - Minorities
  6. 1996 - Sad Again
  7. 1997 - Seven
  8. 1998 - Eye Heart Reform
  9. 1999 - 999 +09
  10. 2001 - Virus
  11. 2003 - One One
  12. 2003 - Gallery!
  13. 2004 - Road to Peace
  14. 2005 - PLUR
  15. 2006 - Slankissme
  16. 2007 - Slow But Sure
  17. 2007 - Original Soundtrack "Get Married"
  18. 2008 - Slank - The Big Hip
  19. 2008 - Anthem For The Broken Hearted
  20. 2009 - Original Soundtrack Blue Generation

Personnel: Bim-Bim Kaka Ridho Ivanka AbdeeFormer Personnel: Indra Reynold Bongky PayStudio Album: Suit ... Suit ... Uh ... Uh ... (Gadis Sexy) - Kampungan - Piss! - Generation Blue - Minorities - More Sad - Seven - Eye Heart Reformation - 999 - 09 - Virus - One One - PLUR - Slankkissme - Slow But SureOther Album: Concert Piss 30 cities - Virus Roadshow - Gallery - Road to Peace - Ost. Get Married