Ungu

Ungu
OriginJakarta, Indonesia
Genres
Years active1996[6]–present
Labels
Members
  • Sigit Purnomo Said
  • Franco w.m. Kusumah
  • Arlonsy Miraldi
  • Makki
  • Muh. Nur Rowman
Past members
  • Mikel Pattiradjawane
  • Franky Hediakto
  • Bambang Ari Nugroho
  • Gatot Kies
  • Pasha A. Firmansyah
  • Richard Jerome
Websitewww.unguband.com www.xneet.id

Ungu (lit. 'Purple') is an Indonesian rock band formed in Jakarta in 1996. Its previous names were Glasses (1992-1995) and Glover (1995-1996). The group comprises vocalist Pasha, guitarists Enda and Onci, bassist Makki, and drummer Rowman.[1][7]

Ungu is known for their hit singles, such as "Demi Waktu", "Tercipta Untukku", "Andai Ku Tahu", and "Kekasih Gelapku".[1][8]

Ungu gained mainstream popularity in Malaysia around 2006 with the release of their single "Demi Waktu". followed by their third album Melayang (2006).[9][10]

In February 2016, Pasha was elected as Deputy Mayor of Palu, Central Sulawesi. However, Pasha is still a member of the band. The vocalist position is taken by both Enda and Onci while Pasha serves as Deputy Mayor.[11]

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  2. ^ Lambert, Molly (July 2, 2013). "Grading the Top 10 Songs in … Indonesia!". Grantland. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  3. ^ Toyat, Jude (September 23, 2015). "Indonesian pop-rock band Ungu launches 12th album". The Borneo Post. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  4. ^ "Ungu to hold religious concert". The Jakarta Post. July 3, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  5. ^ "Ramadan Music from Ungu and Opick". Jakarta Globe. September 6, 2009. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  6. ^ "About – The Band". Official website (in Indonesian). Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  7. ^ Mokhtazar, Syahirah (September 8, 2017). "All set for Afgan and Ungu". New Straits Times. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  8. ^ "Ungu 20th Anniversary Concert Live in Singapore 2017". Esplanade. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  9. ^ Abdullah, Mohammad Arif Nizam (June 20, 2006). "Ungu atasi rekod jualan album di Indonesia" [Ungu to overcome record of album selling in Indonesia]. Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  10. ^ Sasongko, Darmadi (April 5, 2006). "Ungu Gelar Konser di Malaysia" [Ungu held a concert in Malaysia]. KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  11. ^ Yeoh, Angelin (September 7, 2017). "Despite their singer's politics, Indonesian rock band Ungu denies split". Star2.com. Retrieved February 8, 2018.