Bing Slamet | |
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 Bing Slamet in 1954 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ahmad Syech Albar |
| Born | 27 September 1927 Cilegon, West Java (now in Banten), Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 17 December 1974 (aged 47) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, comedian, actor |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1939–1974 |
Ahmad Syech Albar (27 September 1927 – 17 December 1974), better known by his stage name Bing Slamet, was an Indonesian singer, songwriter, comedian, and actor. During his career, he acted in 17 films and released "dozens" of albums. Shortly before his death, he received a lifetime achievement award from the Governor of Jakarta. Three of his songs were chosen by Rolling Stone Indonesia as some of the best Indonesian songs of all time.