JAKARTA - Sad news has enveloped the Indonesian music scene again. Yahya Karya Konceptianto bin Moektio alias Yaya Moektio, former drummers of God Bless and Gong 2000, has passed away to the Creator at the age of 68.
Yaya breathed her last at Fatmawati Hospital, South Jakarta on Monday, December 8 at 4.00 WIB.
Yaya herself was born on August 30, 1957. Her long and colorful musical journey began long before entering God Bless's formation in 2009 to work on the 36th album.
His work started in the 1970s. He comes with extraordinary flexibility, ranging from pop to jazz-rock.
In 1977, Yaya had joined Silver Train with Deddy Stanzah. A year later, he became part of the Prambors Band's homeband which gave birth to important albums such as 'Jakarta Jakarta'.
His adaptability was tested when he co-founded a tribute to the Genesis band, Batara Band (1980), which later transformed into a Cockpit Band.
In fact, this drummer, known for his accuracy, was invited by jazz musicians like Indra Lesmana in 1985 to bring a jazz-rock repertoar.
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The peak of his rock career arrived in the 1990s. Yaya Moektio became the foundation of the rhythm for Gong 2000, a supergroup initiated by Ian Antono. There, together with Ahmad Albar, he produced epic beats on iconic albums such as East Bara (1991) and Prahara (1998).
After that, Yaya completed her career circle by joining God Bless. He is remembered not only as a drummer, but as a musician who always maintains honor and rhythm accuracy.
Yaya Moektio's musical journey is illustrated through the last tribute that God Bless conveyed through uploads on their official Instagram account.
God Bless firmly places Yaya Moektio as a central figure in the history of national music. They stated that Yaya's contribution was not only limited to God Bless, but also in shaping the overall color of Indonesian music.
"He is an important part in the history of God Bless and the Indonesian music world, which will also provide colors and contributions that will never be forgotten," said God Bless.
Yaya's artistic talent was also passed down to her son, Rama, who was known as the drummer Ada Band during the 2000s period.
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