Search (band) explained

Search
Origin:	Johor, Malaysia
Genre:	Rock kapak, heavy metal, hard rock, glam rock, glam metal
Years Active:	1981–present
Label:	Polygram Records (1984–1987) BMG Music (1989–2001) LIFE Records (2006)
Current Members:	Amy Search Hillary Ang Man Kidal Nasir Kid Din Yan Denden Gonjalez Minn
Past Members:	See: Former members

Search are a rock kapak 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.

Band members

• amy – vocals (1984–present)
• Nordin Mohd Taib – rhythm guitar (1984–1998, 2003–2006, 2008–2023)
• 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 – backup vocals (2021–2023)
• Pae – drums (2016–2021)
• Minn - drums (2022 - present)

Former touring musicians

• Rafi – Rhythm guitar (1999–2001)

Past members

• Zainal Rampa – vocals, rhythm guitar (1977-1981)
• Moq – vocals (1999–2001)
• Shah Slam – lead guitar (1999–2000)
• Memek – bass (1977–1981)
• Fauzi – bass (1997–1998)
• Zam – bass (1999–2001)
• Yazit Ahmad – drums (1977–2001, 2005–2016; died 2019)
• Lola – drums (2003–2004)

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)

External links

• Official Instagram Account
• Search rocks on! - New Straits Times.
• Koleksi Chord Lagu Kumpulan Search

Notes and References

1. News: History. Search. 35 Years Of Rock & Roll. 20 February 2016. 20 February 2016. My Metro.
2. News: Concert. Search. Search Tour. 20 February 2016. 30 October 2015. Utusan.
3. News: Search Taking Off To Greater Heights In 35 Years Celebration Concert. Search. Greatest Rock Band in Malaysia. https://web.archive.org/web/20160301231748/http://www.malaysiandigest.com/frontpage/29-4-tile/594281-search-taking-off-to-greater-heights-in-35-years-celebration-concert.html. usurped. 1 March 2016. 20 February 2016. 11 February 2016. Malaysian Digest.