Rock and Blues Festival In Kuala Lumpur

After a few years of planning and all the handwork's, finally, me and a group of closest friends got the green light from the authorities to put up a concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Named "Konsert 2 Raksaksa" or Concert of 2 Monsters" will be featuring Sweet Charity, a rock band from Singapore and Blues Gang from Malaysia.Before the main act, we will have 5 local metal band to perform from 3pm to 6.30pm.The concert that will be held on the 1st. of October 2011. Merdeka Stadium, the oldest stadium in capital city of Malaysia choose to be the venue.


SWEET CHARITY – MALAY ROCK ICON HISTORY

1969 -was the early beginning of Sweet Charity in Singapore and was brought to life by Ramli Sarip as the vocalist, Rahman Sarbani on drums, Joe Salim as guitarist and Wahid Warren on bass.


The music influence by bands like Rolling Stones, Cream, Jimmy Hendrix and others bands of the same league made them a ‘Rock and Roll’ band that was uncomparable to the art of music of that era.Perhaps time factor and family commitment at the time was the reason for Sweet Charity’s brief absence in the industry. Each member with their enormous responsibilities in their lives and towards current issues made it impossible for them to achieve a concert together. The music piracy situation which was at large and the payment in RM that could not beat Singapore dollar was also a factor for them to choose between being a rock musician or work full time like normal people.

Although it seemed like they were no longer performing on stages, Sweet Charity’s spirit was still being carried on by Ramli Sarip who believes that the battle in his soul is only fought through music and rhythm. In Ramli’s journey as a former member of Sweet Charity, who endures the changing times, there are times when he will invite his band to join him in concerts. That is only if the allocation made does not detriment them financially.

In reality, the term retire does not exist in Sweet Charity’s vobulary. Until now, if what is offered matces the sacrifice that they have contributed in colouring the music scene in Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei, they are more than willing to play their hit songs for those  who wish to reminisce the past.

This year marks Sweet Charity’s 40th year in their journey as a Rock Band. Eventhough Syed Hassan has departed, and most of them have the title ‘DATUK’, watching them perform is like seeing a 1969 Mercedez Benz with no flaws in terms of performance and accessories and the cost is much more than the original price!

SWEET CHARITY  BAND MEMBERS