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The Alleycats are a Malaysian band which was formed in 1969 ^[1], and gained popularity in the late 1970s ^[2]. They comprise of musicians from Penang, and gained popularity in their home state earlier on in their career ^[2]. State motto: Bersatu dan Setia (United and Loyal) State anthem: Untuk Negeri Kita (For Our State) Capital George Town Ruling party Barisan Nasional - Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas - Ketua Menteri Dr Koh Tsu Koon History - Ceded by Kedah to British 11 August 1786 - Japanese occupation 1942... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... PolyGram was the name from 1972 of the major label recording company started by Philips as a holding company for its music interests in 1945. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... State motto: Bersatu dan Setia (United and Loyal) State anthem: Untuk Negeri Kita (For Our State) Capital George Town Ruling party Barisan Nasional - Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas - Ketua Menteri Dr Koh Tsu Koon History - Ceded by Kedah to British 11 August 1786 - Japanese occupation 1942...

Band members

Alleycats' music is said to be influenced by Air Supply, Phil Collins, Bee Gees, Billy Joel, David Gates & Bread, Santana and Paul McCartney^{[citation needed]}. Bass drum made from wood, rope, and cowskin A drum is a musical instrument in the percussion group that can be large, technically classified as a membranophone. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The saxophone (colloquially referred to as sax) is a conical-bored instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece like the clarinet. ... Look up keyboard in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The electric bass guitar (or electric bass) is a string instrument played with the fingers by plucking, slapping, or using a pick. ... Air Supply is a duo of soft rock musicians who had a succession of hits worldwide through the late 1970s and early 1980s. ... Philip David Charles Collins (born January 30, 1951 in Chiswick, London) is an English rock and pop musician. ... The Bee Gees were a singing trio of brothers â€” Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb â€” that became one of the most successful musical acts of all time. ... William Martin Billy Joel (born May 9, 1949, in Bronx, New York, USA) is an American singer, pianist, and songwriter. ... Bread was a 1970s rock and roll band from Los Angeles, California. ... Carlos Santana in concert, Barcelona 2003 Carlos Santana (born July 20, 1947) is a Mexican guitarist, originally from Autlan de Navarro, Jalisco. ... Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an iconic Academy Awardâ€“ and Grammy Awardâ€“winning English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles. ...

All Alleycats album were produced by Eric Yeo. Most of their hits songs were penned by music supremo M.Nasir with the lyrics most done by S.Amin Shahab. M.Nasir/S.Amin combination were most noticed with hit songs such as Hingga Akhir Nanti, Andai Aku Pergi Dulu, Sekuntum Mawar Merah Sebuah Puisi, Setahun Sudah Berlalu, Seribu Bintang, Nota Terakhir.

History

There were earlier line-ups of this band but the line-up mentioned was the one that granted an opportunity for a higher level of achievement in music^{[citation needed]}. The Alleycats were always on top of the musical stage in Malaysia even before they were signed up as recording artistes.

This line-up secured a performance contract in the Mocambo club situated in Central, a business sector on Hong Kong island in 1976. It was supposed to be a three-month contract but their success in wooing the crowd earned them three yearly contracts bundled with TV and concert appearances as means of promoting the band. They became a hit with the locals in Hong Kong. It was not until they left Hong Kong to start a new performance contract in Singapore that they were spotted by major recording companies. Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the 1976 Gregorian calendar. ... See TV (disambiguation) for other uses and Television (band) for the rock band European networks National In much of Europe television broadcasting has historically been state dominated, rather than commercially organised, although commercial stations have grown in number recently. ... A classical music concert in the Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne 2005 A concert is a live performance, usually of music, before an audience. ...

The Alleycats started out in 1978 ^[1] by signing a contract with Polygram Records-Philips to produce an album ^[2]. They went to Hong Kong to record their album in Dragon Studio. Later, Lion Studio in Singapore was responsible for mastering Alleycats' albums. The Alleycats' first released album was Senandung Semalam ("Yesterday's Serenade"), with their first single Terima Kasih ("Thank You"). Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... PolyGram was the name from 1972 of the major label recording company started by Philips as a holding company for its music interests in 1945. ... Philips HQ in Amsterdam Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Royal Philips Electronics N.V.), usually known as Philips, (Euronext: PHIA, NYSE: PHG) is one of the largest electronics companies in the world, founded and headquartered in the Netherlands. ...

The existence of this band was vital to the Malaysian music industry. They had contributed to the development of the Malaysian music industry and till today are still regarded as one of the legendary Malaysian pop music bands of all time. Even with changes in the line-up, they are still active in performing and recording. The Alleycats have a strong fan base from all walks of life in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.^[3]

Passing of Loganathan

Loganathan Arumugam, vocalist of the Alleycats, passed away on June 4, 2007 following an 8 month battle with lung cancer^[4]. His death is deeply mourned by Alleycats fans as seen in the press and media. ^[2] June 4 is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Lung cancer is the malignant transformation and expansion of lung tissue, and is the most lethal of all cancers worldwide, responsible for 1. ...

Discography

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References

^ ^a ^b "Loga of Alleycats stricken with cancer", The Star, 2007-06-04. Retrieved on 2007-06-12. “The Alleycats, formed here in 1969, has been entertaining fans around the country, and in Singapore and Indonesia for 30 years. The group started by playing in clubs around the country before signing a recording deal with PolyGram Records in 1978.”
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Man with a smile", The Star, 2007-06-06. Retrieved on 2007-06-12. “From blogs to websites and everyday conversations, Loga’s illness and death was the topic for many fans. The tributes won’t be stopping any time soon – a testimony to the Alleycats influence on nearly 40 years of music-making. This was the band that brought Malay pop music to all the races in this country, breaking through barriers and garnering respect and acclaim from all quarters since the late 1970s.”
^ "Alleycats co-founder dies", asiaone.com, 2007-06-05. Retrieved on 2007-06-13. “Arumugum, known fondly as Loga, was a founding member of the Alleycats, Malaysia's popular pioneering pop band which also had a huge following in Singapore and Indonesia.”
^ "How Loga became an Alleycat: Mum", Daily Express, 2007-06-08. Retrieved on 2007-06-14. “Loga, 54, died at the Mount Miriam Hospital on Monday after battling with lung cancer for eight months. He breathed his last at 10.50am with all his close family members by his bedside.”

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