9 Male Band Vocalists Who Left the Group That Made Their Name, Became Producers and Started a Resort Business

Anji resigned from the band Drive in 2011 due to a conflict. Anji is now focused on being a solo singer with several hit songs like Dia, Menunggu Kamu, and Bidadari Tak Bersayap. Anji also has several businesses in the culinary and resort industry.

In 2010, Rusyaedi Makmun or Ady left the band that made his name, Naff. Now Ady is active as a music producer and last year in 2018 he released a new single as a solo singer.

The vocal character of Donnie Sibarani has become the signature of Ada Band's songs. In 2017, he left Ada Band amicably with the reason of wanting to explore more activities in the music industry. Now, Donnie remains active in the music industry as a solo singer, launching two singles in 2020.

Ari Lasso was the vocalist of Dewa 19 from 1991 to 1999. Besides being a solo singer, Ari Lasso is active as a judge in a singing talent search show that airs on national television. Ari Lasso also has an active YouTube account uploading various creative content.

Once Mekel became the vocalist of Dewa 19 replacing Ari Lasso. While still being the vocalist of Dewa 19, he started his solo career by singing the song Dealova in 2005. Once started focusing on solo singing in 2011 when Dewa 19 disbanded. Now, Once is still actively performing on off-air and on-air stages.

Sammy Simorangkir is the former vocalist of the band Kerispatih. Sammy had to leave the band that made his name in 2010 due to drug-related cases. Now, Sammy is focused on his solo career and has just released a single titled Dibalas Dengan Dusta, which is a song composed by the late Glenn Fredly.

After leaving, the former vocalist of the band D'Bagindas apparently returned to the band scene. Bian is collaborating with his new band named Bian Gindas. Bian Gindas consists of 3 members and has released several singles so far.

Mohammad Istiqamah Djamad or Is reasoned that the busy schedule of Payung Teduh performances off air left him with no time to create. This is the reason why he left the band that made his name in 2018. Now he continues his solo career under the stage name Pusakata.

Bambang Reguna Bukit or Bams left Samsons in 2012. He reasoned that there were no longer shared views with his bandmates and it couldn't be forced. Now Bams is busy with health-related business and continues to create songs that suit his character.