The Strollers is a famous Malaysian band formed in 1965. Not many people outside the country know them but, according to fans of the band, they were the most famous rock group in Malaysia from the 60s up to the 70s.The middle 60s line-up consisted of Michael Magnus, Bill Chang, Hussein Idris, Ramli and Nand Kumar. They were famous for their originals like, Silly Joke, Do What You Gotta Do, Just As I Am. Other songs include, Bus Ride, Children, Fire, Please Don't Let Me Down, You, Maybe Tomorrow and My Girl.
A label from Spain managed to get this particular psychedelic album, Waiting Is... (image) and put the songs on a CD a few years ago. Another label from Korea had made an 11-track vinyl LP. Fans claim that the amazing album, recorded in 1973, had great musical composition, sound production and sung in perfect English with fantastic keyboard, guitar and flute accompaniment.
The group also backed a singer called Charles Tyler who came from London, England. It was a song called, Little Boy In Moscow and was recorded in 1972.
LINE-UP [from Peter Niktos YouTube site] -
Michael Magness — keyboards, vocals
Nand Kumar — flute, harmonica, percussion, guitar, vocals
Hassan Idris — lead guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Billy Chang — bass, backing vocals
Hussein Idris — drums, percussions, backing vocalsHASSAN IDRIS - A TRIBUTE - BAND MEMBER OF THE STROLLERS HAS PASSED AWAY IN FEBRUARY 2021. - ONE OF THEIR ALBUMS FROM THE 70'S - WAITING IS.
Information may have changed as the years go by.
PETER NIKTOS has a collection of recordings on his YOUTUBE site. Check them out. THE STROLLERS with WAITING IS.
Information may have changed as the years go by.
Image: from Strollers Website.
Original article: Andy Lim.
Original article: Andy Lim.
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THANKING FREDA HANUM for messaging the passing away of HASSAN IDRIS.
Andy Young
Thanks Arthur Wee for grease lightnin' response.
Andy Young
Thanks Ericbronson.
Terence Lee
I was shocked about his demise. I spoke to him on 19 February when he sent me a home made video in one of P. Ramli hit. He seems to be ok but few days later just left us. RIP Hassan.
Freda Hanum
Thank you Andy, an old friend in our circle whatsapp he passed away but peacefully in his sleep in his home in Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan yesterday at 2pm, 22nd Feb. 2021.
It's still hard for me to absorb this, he was so vibrant and lively when saw him performing in 2020. Thee was so much laughter and fun and his wife indeed a wonderful woman too, they are humble souls. This is so true, life is definitely very unpredictable, RIP Hassan Idris 🙏
Freda Hanum
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/.../legendary.../
Legendary guitarist Hassan Idris of the Strollers dies at 73
FREEMALAYSIATODAY.COM
Andy Young
Thank you both Terence and Freda for the tribute you gave. The Strollers were able to capture the 60s/70s pop music sound so adequately with their numerous recordings. I do not know Mr. Hassan Idris personally but I am sure those in the Strollers line-up would miss him much. RIP HASSAN.
I was not familiar with the group, but this is the first time I have heard their LP. I remembered hearing some songs in the original in the early 70s.
Andy Young
Thanks Hiroshi, Yes, they are a great group altogether. Pity we lose these musicians at such an age when they are still able to contribute.
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