Cokelat
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Cokelat is Indonesian band formed in Bandung
, in 1996. They have released seven albums. The current members are Sarah (vocalist), Ernest (lead guitarist
), Edwin (rhythm guitarist) and Ronny (bassist
).
, in 1996. The name of the band Cokelat order meant to they are liked by many people like chocolate
. Their music originally was influenced by Frente, Alanis Morisette and The Cranberries
.
In February 2000, album Untuk Bintang was released, and the main track was Pergi.
In 2001, they released Rasa Baru with Karma as the first track. In 2002, they released Rasa Baru repackaged, the singles were Bendera and Luka Lama.
In 2003, they released Segitiga on an airplane in flight.
In 2004, Dari Hati was released with Saat Jarak Memisahkan as the main track.
In 2009, they released single Lima Menit untuk Lima Tahun in order to socialize Indonesian legislative election, 2009
.
In March 2010, Kikan resigned, and in June 2010 the drummer, Ervin resigned or fired. In vocalist post, Sarah replaced Kikan and drummer post is filled up by additional player.
Bandung
Bandung is the capital of West Java province in Indonesia, and the country's third largest city, and 2nd largest metropolitan area in Indonesia, with a population of 7.4 million in 2007. Located 768 metres above sea level, approximately 140 km southeast of Jakarta, Bandung has cooler...
, in 1996. They have released seven albums. The current members are Sarah (vocalist), Ernest (lead guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
), Edwin (rhythm guitarist) and Ronny (bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
).
Career
The band was formed in STISI campus, BandungBandung
Bandung is the capital of West Java province in Indonesia, and the country's third largest city, and 2nd largest metropolitan area in Indonesia, with a population of 7.4 million in 2007. Located 768 metres above sea level, approximately 140 km southeast of Jakarta, Bandung has cooler...
, in 1996. The name of the band Cokelat order meant to they are liked by many people like chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate is a raw or processed food produced from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao has been cultivated for at least three millennia in Mexico, Central and South America. Its earliest documented use is around 1100 BC...
. Their music originally was influenced by Frente, Alanis Morisette and The Cranberries
The Cranberries
The Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989 under the name The Cranberry Saw Us, later changed by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. The band currently consists of O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler...
.
In February 2000, album Untuk Bintang was released, and the main track was Pergi.
In 2001, they released Rasa Baru with Karma as the first track. In 2002, they released Rasa Baru repackaged, the singles were Bendera and Luka Lama.
In 2003, they released Segitiga on an airplane in flight.
In 2004, Dari Hati was released with Saat Jarak Memisahkan as the main track.
In 2009, they released single Lima Menit untuk Lima Tahun in order to socialize Indonesian legislative election, 2009
Indonesian legislative election, 2009
Legislative elections were held in Indonesia on 9 April 2009 for 132 seats of the Regional Representative Council and 560 seats of the People's Representative Council . A total of 38 parties met the requirements to be allowed to participate in the national elections, with a further six contesting...
.
In March 2010, Kikan resigned, and in June 2010 the drummer, Ervin resigned or fired. In vocalist post, Sarah replaced Kikan and drummer post is filled up by additional player.