Sunday, January 11, 2026

Andy 60s Music: A Tribute To The Late Malcolm Hyder By Danny Koh


The late MALCOLM HYDER. The only picture I have. Any portrait of him from his friends or from blog readers is welcome.

“Malcolm Hyder, the driving force behind our band, FLYING FEATHERS, has passed away. During our formative years, we would gather at his Joo Chiat Road home to rehearse and hone our skills. Malcolm's dynamic personality and inventive ideas not only shaped our music but also inspired our band's name. 

The members in the band were Roger Prior, Harvey Klass, Patrick Nathan and Myself.  All of us were in our 20’s. Played at the RAF Officers Club in Changi.

As I reflect on these memories, I'm reminded of his remarkable life, which included his tenure as a teacher at Siglap. He will be deeply missed.

Rest In Peace, Malcolm. Condolences to his Family.”

Written by Professional Musician/Pianist DANNY KOH. Thanks Danny. Copyrights Reserved. Click below to read about Danny.
https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2010/03/danny-koh-tinkling-through-years-part-i.html

[NB: MALCOLM HYDER (left) with AUBREY MILES and THOMAS PAUL were also well known as members of a vocal group called the BAMBINOS. They were adept with favourite jazz pieces where the group would use scat and do-wop to brighten their songs.] IMAGE courtesy of JUDE GERARD PAUL.

Do write in if you remember Malcolm.

CLICK TO READ ABOUT ANOTHER OF ‘THE BAMBINOS’ https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2017/05/aubrey-miles-from-bambinos-rip.html

[This posting was done on an iPad.]

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10 comments:

  1. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©11.1.26

    Malcolm delivered jokes with a straight face and I have never failed to laugh. He was mostly cheerful, slim and immaculately dressed with long sleeves and Brylcreem hair. Looks more like a school teacher ( he is) than a pop singer. We’ll meet again my friend…

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  2. HORACE WEE11.1.26

    Known him and played some of his shows way back in the 60’s
    RIP Malcom Hyder

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  3. MICHAEL BANGAR11.1.26

    RIP Mr Malcolm Hyder. 🙏

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  4. JOHN CHER11.1.26

    Thanks very much for sharing 🙏. Always with a tinge of sadness to hear of anyone's passing. Tomorrow I will be attending the funeral of an old friend. Exactly one year ago my oldest friend's wife passed away as well. We count our blessings for each day 🙏. God bless us all.

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  5. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©11.1.26

    Thanks to the above musician friends who sent their condolences for MALCOLM .

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  6. Anonymous11.1.26

    SAD INDEED, to hear another Good Guy Gone Too Soon 🙏🏻R.i.P.

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  7. IVOR LESSLAR11.1.26

    Deepest Codolences To All In The Family.

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  8. Anonymous12.1.26

    Hi, Malcolm Hyder from The Bambinos has passed away today 11 Jan 2026. May God bless his soul and may he be reunited with his family and friends in Heaven forever singing. Rest in peace.

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  9. RICHARD ANG12.1.26

    Malcolm was choir master at Holy family during those years. We'd go carolling for about 3-4 Christmases. He would arrange hymns into jazzy versions, until I think he was banned eventually. He'd bring the whole choir to my home for rehearsals. He’s a very thorough musician.
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  10. MICHAEL BANGAR12.1.26

    I remember Mr Malcolm Hyder being a Guest at one of our many gigs, but I can't recall if he did perform with us - the Band at that Function or Event.

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