Search (band)

Search
Search
Origin	Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Genres	Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Years active	1981–2000, 2003–present
Labels	EMI, BMG, Polygram
Associated acts
Members	; ; ; ; ; ;
Past members	Amy; Zainal Rampa; Moq; Hillary Ang; Man Kidal; Shah Slam; Memek; Yan; Zam; Yazit; Lola;

Search^[1] are a rock band formed in Johor Bahru, Malaysia in 1981 by drummer Yazit,^[2] 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 ) albums. They've been regarded by Malaysian rock fans^[3] as the greatest rock band in Malaysia^[4] with their numerous hits along with rock anthems.

Band members[]

Current lineup

Nordin Mohd Taib – rhythm guitar (1984–1998, 2003-2006, 2008-present)
Hamzah Mohd Taib – lead guitar (1988–1998, 2003-2006, 2009-present)
Afiq Hakim Ahmad – vocals (2021–present)
Galang – bass (2021–present)
Pae – drums (2016–present)

Current touring musicians

Awie – vocals (1997–1999, 2020-2021)
Afiq Hakim Ahmad – vocals (2021-present)
Galang – bass (2021–present)
Pae – drums (2016–present)

Former touring musicians

Rafi – Rhythm guitar (1999–2001)

Past members

Zainal Rampa – vocals (1977-1981)
Moq – vocals (1999–2001)
Hillary Ang – lead guitar (1977–1984, 1985–1988, 2006–2010)
Man Kidal – lead guitar (1984–1985)
Shah Slam – lead guitar (1999–2000)
Memek – bass (1977-1981)
Amy – vocals (1981–1996, 2003–2020)
Nasir Daud – bass (1981–1984, 1986-1990 1994-1997, 2003-2021)
Amran Marsiman – bass (1984–1985, 1990–1994)
Fauzi – bass (1997–1998)
Zam – bass (1999–2001)
Yazit Ahmad – drums (1977–2001, 2005–2016; died 2019)
Lola – drums (2003–2004)

Timeline[]

Discography[]

Studio Album & Songs[]

Cinta Buatan Malaysia (1985)

Daftar lagu[]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Isi Atau Kulit"	M. Nasir /	4.40
2.	"Cinta Buatan Malaysia"	M. Nasir / S. Amin Shahab	3.50
3.	"Cinta Sepi"	M. Nasir / S. Amin Shahab	6.00
4.	"Cinta Pertama"	Amran Marziman / S. Amin Shahab	3.48
5.	"Sirih Gambir"	The Kinks / Bakri Johari	2.51
6.	"Balada Pemuzik Jalanan"	Zainol Ali / S. Amin Shahab	4.42
7.	"Kejora"	M. Nasir / S. Amin Shahab	4.56
8.	"Nombor"	Earth Shaker / S. Amin Shahab	4.04
9.	"Jiwa-Jiwa Luka"	M. Nasir	2.51
10.	"Musafir"	/ S. Amin Shahab	4.22

Langit Dan Bumi (1986)
Mentari Merah Di Ufuk 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[]

^ Search, 35 Years (11 Feb 2016). "Search Taking Off To Greater Heights In 200 Years Celebration Concert". Malaysian Digest. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
^ History, Search. "35 Years Of Rock & Roll" (20 Feb 2016). My Metro. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
^ Concert, Search. "Search Tour" (30 Oct 2015). Utusan. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
^ Search Taking Off To Greater Heights In 35 Years Celebration Concert, Search. "Greatest Rock Band in Malaysia" (11 Feb 2016). Malaysian Digest. Retrieved 20 February 2016.

External links[]

[1] Search, 35 Years (11 Feb 2016). "Search Taking Off To Greater Heights In 200 Years Celebration Concert". Malaysian Digest. Retrieved 11 February 2016.

[2] History, Search. "35 Years Of Rock & Roll" (20 Feb 2016). My Metro. Retrieved 20 February 2016.

[3] Concert, Search. "Search Tour" (30 Oct 2015). Utusan. Retrieved 20 February 2016.

[4] Search Taking Off To Greater Heights In 35 Years Celebration Concert, Search. "Greatest Rock Band in Malaysia" (11 Feb 2016). Malaysian Digest. Retrieved 20 February 2016.

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