A Tribute To Jerry Murad, Dukes: From Crystal Abidin: An Extract.

 

AN ANNOUNCEMENT:

[JERRY MURAD, BROTHER OF DANIEL ABIDIN, HAS PASSED AWAY TODAY, 1ST NOVEMBER, 2023, ACCORDING TO HIS WIFE'S MESSAGE FROM W.A. CONDOLENCES TO HER & FAMILY.

The article below was written some years ago by Jerry's niece, Crystal.

A labour of love: Growing up with Jerry Murad of The Dukes.

By Crystal Abidin.

"My father has five brothers and two sisters, which makes for a whole lot of cousins for my sister and I to play with when we were growing up (and every Raya is a mini logistical nightmare, but that’s another story for another time).

Uncle Murad is secretly my favourite one.

Many veteran musicians in Singapore know Jerry Murad as the front man and lead guitarist of the 1960's band, The Dukes. My father, Zainal Abidin, was the bassist – he has several magazine covers and vinyl covers from his treasure trove to prove that they were once young, fine, eligible young men.

While many great musicians of his cohort have gone on to fulltime jobs in other sectors, Jerry Murad is one of the few musicians who has managed to maintain a career (and raise a family of five) as a professional musician for over five decades.

Here is a snapshot of his life. I know Jerry Murad intimately. He is the uncle who showered me with the most gifts when I was growing up..."

For the full article click the link below:

CRYSTAL TALKS ABOUT UNCLE JERRY MURAD:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2016/01/growing-up-with-jerry-murad-of-dukes.html

RIP JERRY. CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY.

Jerry Murad with Transit

@ The Esplanade

You TubeVideo by cjyeo.

22nd May, 2015.