DEWA 19

indonesia

Dewa 19 is a Rock Band from Surabaya, Indonesia. Since the band's formation in 1986 there have been a number of changes to the band name and lineup. They were previously known as Down Beat and Dewa. Current members: Guitar and Keyboard: Dhani Ahmad Prasetyo (1986-2011). Lead Guitar: Andra Junaidi (1986-2011). Vocal: Once Mekel (1999-2011). Bass: Yuke Sampurna (2002-2011). Drums: Agung Yudha (2007-2011). Previous members: Drummers: Wawan Juniarso (1986 - 1994). Rere Reza (1994-1995). Wong Aksan (1995-1998). Bimo Sulaksono (1998). Setyo Nugroho (1999-2007). Vocal: Ari Lasso (1989-1999). Bass: Erwin Prasetya (1986-2002). Dewa 19's original drummer, Wawan Juniarso, was left the band while they recorded their album Format Masa Depan in 1994. He was replaced by a temporary drummer, Rere Reza (Drummer Ada Band) to finishing the album. Rere Reza was replaced by Dewa's official drummer, Wong Aksan, while they recorded Terbaik Terbaik in 1995. But one year after they were released Pandawa Lima album, Wong Aksan has officially fired because too many Jazz style on his drums style. Wong Aksan was replaced by Bimo Sulaksono but not long after that, he was left the band and creating a new band Romeo with Bebi in 1998. Dewa 19 had another problem too. Their Vocalist and Bassist, Ari Lasso and Erwin Prasetya were having reliance with drugs. Their drug habits made Dewa 19's concert were canceled and their fifth album was unfinished. Ari and Erwin have been gived some rehabilitations ...