JAKARTA - Sad news has enveloped the world of Indonesian music. Djon Koeswoyo, a member of the legendary Indonesian band, Koes Brothers, passed away. Djon breathed his last on Friday, December 2.
The news of the death of the legend was also conveyed by Stenley Tulung through his Instagram account. Through his post, the bassist from the Koes Brothers is known to have died at 8.50 WIB at the Naval Hospital, Surabaya.
Allahumaghfirlahum warhambum waafihi wafuanhum. Innalillahi waina ilahi rojiun. Has passed away to Rahmatullah at the Navy Hospital in Surabaya, our beloved father," Stanley Tulung wrote in his post caption on Friday, December 2.
"Please forgive all sins and mistakes, father," he continued.
Djon Koeswoyo and his three brothers, Tonny Koeswoyo, Yon Koeswoyo and Nomo Koeswoyo formed the band Koes Brothers in 1958, which later changed its name to Koes Brothers in 1962.
The four Koeswoyo brothers played many songs from western bands. However, in 1963 Djon decided to leave the band and be replaced by another brother, Yok Koeswoyo.
Koes Brothers has also transformed into Koes Plus, the legendary Indonesian band of all time. Koes Plus hits are still being listened to today, including School Bis, Father, Pond Susu, Bujangan and many other hit songs.
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