ISMAIL Haron
Performing Arts in Singapore (Music),
Accession Number 003001
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- Joseph C Pereira
Interviewer
- 02:42:41
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 19 Dec 2005
Recording Date
- 00:58:40
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
*Description of early life. One of 12 siblings. Born in Singapore 1946. Family background and school life. Became interested in music in primary school. Had first singing experience in school. Sang at weddings. Joined Vigilantes when he was in Queenstown Secondary Technical School. Some of his classmates were among their members. Before the Vigilantes, he was from the Valiants. Started getting interested in performing professionally in 1960s. Experiences performing at tea dances. Response to first EP release was good. First release signalled a change in the Malay music scene. Malay music with western influences. Difference between Malay beats and western beats. His rendition of ’16 candles’ in Malay.
Roland Sheperdson joined the Vigilantes. Their experiences performing at different bars. Changed their name to Guys when most of original members left. Guys were signed on to EMI. Their stint at EMI and growing reputation. Influences behind the songs performed by the Guys. The breakup of Guys. Quill Organisation suggested forming a “Super group” This new band was called Establishment they were sent to Hong Kong to perform in 1970.
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