/rif

/rif
Also known as	Balad (1985–1989) Badai Band (1989–1994)
Origin	Bandung, Indonesia
Genres	Pop rock alternative rock
Years active	1985–present
Labels	Sony E-Motion JD Sabda Nada
Members	Restu Triandy Adjie Pamungkas Noviar Rachmansyah Teddy Maggi Trisandi
Past members	Abdee Negara Aria Baron Marshal Surya Rachman Ardija Hermawan Abi Denny Rachman Yuke Sampurna Bambang Sutrisno Ade Dwi
Website	www.rif-band.com

/rif is a rock band formed in Bandung, Indonesia in 1995. The group comprises vocalist Andy, guitarists Jikun and Ovy, drummer Maggi, and bassist Teddy.

/rif are known for their hit singles, such as "Radja", "Bunga", "Si Hebat", "Aku Ingin" and "Loe Toe Ye". The first album titled Radja (King), released in 1997.

Earlier in 2013, they release a compilation album which consist of new arrangement of their songs from their previous albums and several new songs such as "Party Lagi" and "Aku Tahu Ini Cinta", in the album they also cover two 1980s rock song of Ikang Fawzi ("Preman") dan Anggun C. Sasmi ("Takut feat. Judika").

Band members

Current

• Restu Triandy – lead vocals, occasional guitars (1985–present)
• Adjie Pamungkas – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals (1985–1991, 1994–present)
• Maggi Trisandi – drums (1994–present)
• Noviar Rachmansyah – rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals (2003–present)
• Teddy – bass (2012–present)

Former

• Ardija Hermawan – rhythm guitar (1985–1991); bass (1991–2007)
• Yuke Sampurna – bass (1985–1991)
• Ade – drums (1985–1994)
• Abdee Negara – lead guitar (1991–1992)
• Bambang Sutrisno – bass (1991)
• Dwi – keyboards (1991–1994)
• Abi – rhythm and lead guitars (1991–1993)
• Aria Baron – lead and rhythm guitars (1992–1994; died 2021)
• Denny Rachman – rhythm and lead guitars (1993–2003)
• Marshal Surya Rachman – lead and rhythm guitars (1994)

Timeline

1985–1991 (as Balad (1985–1989), Badai band (1989–1991))	Restu Triandy – vocals Adjie Pamungkas – lead guitar Ardija Hermawan – rhythm guitar Yuke Sampurna – bass Ade – drums
1991 (as Badai band)	Restu Triandy – vocals Abdee Negara – lead guitar Ardija Hermawan – rhythm guitar Bambang Sutrisno – bass Ade – drums
1991–1992 (as Badai band)	Restu Triandy – vocals Abdee Negara – lead guitar Abi – rhythm guitar Ardija Hermawan – bass Ade – drums Dwi – keyboards
1992–1993 (as Badai band)	Restu Triandy – vocals Aria Baron – lead and rhythm guitars Abi – rhythm and lead guitars Ardija Hermawan – bass Ade – drums Dwi – keyboards
1993–1994 (as Badai band)	Restu Triandy – vocals Aria Baron – lead and rhythm guitars Denny Rachman – rhythm and lead guitars Ardija Hermawan – bass Ade – drums Dwi – keyboards
1994 (as Badai band)	Restu Triandy – vocals Marshal Surya Rachman – lead and rhythm guitars Denny Rachman – rhythm and lead guitars Ardija Hermawan – bass Ade – drums Dwi – keyboards
1994–2003	Restu Triandy – lead vocals Adjie Pamungkas – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Denny Rachman – rhythm and lead guitars Ardija Hermawan – bass Maggi Trisandi – drums
2003–2007	Restu Triandy – lead vocals Adjie Pamungkas – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Noviar Rachmansyah – rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals Ardija Hermawan – bass Maggi Trisandi – drums
2007–2012	Restu Triandy – lead vocals Adjie Pamungkas – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Noviar Rachmansyah – rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals Maggi Trisandi – drums
2012–present	Restu Triandy – lead vocals Adjie Pamungkas – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Noviar Rachmansyah – rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals Teddy – bass Maggi Trisandi – drums

Discography

Year	Album
1997	Radja
1999	Salami
2000	Nikmati Aja
2002	...Dan Duniapun Tersenyum
2004	The Best Of
2006	Pil Malu
2010	7
2013	18 Years of Rock

References

Band yang diinisia oleh Baron, ketika mendaptkan tawaran manggung (home band) di O'Hara Tavern digunakanlah nama /rif (rhiterm in freedom) tahun 1994 dengan formasi awal :

Lead Vokal : Andi Lead Guitar : Baron Drum : Ade Bassist : Iwan Keyboardist : Daru

ketika Baron keluar di tahun 1995, formasi berubah

Lead Vokal : Andi Lead Guitar : Donny Lesmana Drum : Ade Bassist : Iwan Keyboardist : Daru

Ketika Donny Lesmana keluar, /rif menggunakan additional player untuk Guittar diantaranya : Miko Protonema, Andri Kahitna, Erwin Bragi, Diat Yovi Nuno, Yoes KSP, dll; barulah Denny dan Jikun bergabung membuat formasi /rif dgn 2 gitar; dan menjadikan /rif band tanpa keyboardist. Daru menjadi Road Manager.

Ade pemain drum keluar di gantikan Maggie

External links

• Official site
• (in Indonesian) Profile in Kapanlagi.com