Koes Plus
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Biography
Formed in the late 1960s by brothers Tony Koeswoyo (lead guitar), Yon Koeswoyo (vocals), Yok Koeswoyo (bass) and Nomo Koeswoyo (drums), Koes Plus were one of the early pioneers of Indonesian rock. Initially known as The Koes Brothers, the bandâs love for western pop music initially got them in trouble with the countryâs authoritarian regime, who arrested them for playing Beatles covers in 1965. Following their release and Nomoâs departure in 1968, the band added drummer Murry and started going by Koes Plus, releasing the highly-successful Dheng Dheng Plas (1969). The album, which adapted the Beat-era rock ânâ roll to Indonesian audiences, spawned some of the groupâs most successful hits: âKembali Ke Jakarta,â âManis dan Sayang,â and âKelelawar.â In 1972, their reputation in their home country grew as they were named Best Band at the prestigious Jamboree Band competition. Volume 8 (1973) ensued, spawning the hits âDianaâ and âKolam Susu.â What followed was Koes Plusâ most prolific streak, releasing 38 albums between 1974 and 1976. The band didnât enjoy as much success during the 80s and 90s, often having to tour and play gigs in order to make ends meet. In 2014, Koes Plus suffered a terrible blow with the unexpected death of drummer Murry, which led to the dissolution of the band in 2018.
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