8 Portraits of Erwin Prasetya When Still Joined DEWA 19, Skilled Bassist and Jazz Music Fan

Kapanlagi.com - The Indonesian music world has once again received sad news. Erwin Prasetya, the bassist and one of the founders of Dewa 19, took his last breath on Saturday (2/5). Erwin was part of Dewa 19 from 1986 to 2002. Throughout his journey with Dewa 19, Erwin contributed to creating a series of hit songs such as Kirana and Kamulah Satu-Satunya. Here are some portraits of Erwin Prasetya when he was still a member of the Dewa 19 band. Let's take a look!

1. Founder of Dewa 19

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The band DEWA was formed in 1986 in Surabaya. At that time, the four members were Dhani Manaf, Erwin Prasetya, Wawan Juniarso, and Andra Junaidi, who were still in junior high school.

2. Origin of the Name

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The name DEWA was chosen not only because it created a strong impression, but also because it is an acronym for the names of its four founders. Dhani as the vocalist and keyboardist, Erwin as the bassist, Wawan as the drummer, and Andra as the guitarist.

3. Name Change

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DEWA briefly changed its name to Down Beat, inspired by the name of an American jazz magazine. Yes, Erwin was a jazz enthusiast who introduced DEWA to the music of the Japanese fusion band Casiopeia.

4. The Birth of Dewa 19

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The name DEWA once again shines with the addition of 19, which represents the average age of its personnel at that time. With the formation of Dhani, Erwin, Wawan, Andra, and Ari Lasso, Dewa 19 released their debut album in 1992.

5. Changing Personnel

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Dewa 19 is known as a band that frequently changes its personnel throughout its career. This includes their bassist, Erwin Prasetya.

6. Caught in a Drug Case

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While still a member of Dewa 19, Erwin was once caught in a drug case and had to undergo rehabilitation and religious education to overcome his addiction.

7. Return to Career

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After recovering from addiction, Erwin returned to join Dewa 19 and worked in the Indonesian music industry together with Ahmad Dhani, Andra Ramadan, Tyo Nugros, and Once.

8. End of Togetherness

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However, Erwin's career journey with Dewa 19 eventually ended due to various intolerable reasons in 2002.

9. Farewell

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Farewell Erwin Prasetya. May he find glory in His presence and may the family he left behind be given strength.

(kpl/rsp)