Search (band)

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

Search
OriginJohor, Malaysia
GenresRock, heavy metal, hard rock, glam rock
Years active1981–present
LabelsPolygram Records
(1984–1987)
BMG Music
(1989–2001)
LIFE Records
(2006)
MembersAmy Search
Hillary Ang
Man Kidal
Nasir
Kid
Din
Yan
Denden Gonjalez
Minn
Past membersSee: Former members
Websiteduniasearch.com.my

Band members
The Search lineup (Founder Line up)
  • Amy Search – vocals (1977–present)
  • Hillary Ang – lead guitar (1981-present)
  • Man Kidal – rhythm guitar (1985–present)
  • Nasir Daud – bass (1981–present)

Kid & Din lineup

  • Denden Gonjalez – vocals (2021–present)
  • Nordin Mohd Taib – rhythm guitar (1984–1998, 2003–2006, 2008–present)
  • Hamzah Mohd Taib – lead guitar (1988–1998, 2003–2006, 2009–present)
  • Amran Marsiman – bass (1984–1985, 1990–1994, 2021–present)
  • Minn - drums (2022-present)

Current touring musicians

  • Awie – vocals (1997–1999, 2020–2021)
  • Denden Gonjalez – vocals (2021–present)
  • Pae – drums (2016–2021)
  • Minn - drums (2022 - present)

Former touring musicians

  • Rafi – Rhythm guitar (1999–2001)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums & songs
  • Cinta Buatan Malaysia (1985)
  • Langit Dan Bumi (1986)
  • Mentari Merah Diufuk 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
  1. History, Search. "35 Years Of Rock & Roll". No. 20 February 2016. My Metro. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  2. Concert, Search. "Search Tour". No. 30 October 2015. Utusan. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  3. Search Taking Off To Greater Heights In 35 Years Celebration Concert, Search. "Greatest Rock Band in Malaysia". No. 11 February 2016. Malaysian Digest. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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