Sad News Comes from the Legendary Band DARA PUSPITA, Lies AR the Guitarist Reported Dead

Kapanlagi.com - DARA PUSPITA is a rock and roll music group from Surabaya, Indonesia, formed in 1964. This group is one of the legendary bands whose music was enjoyed by many fans in its time, KLovers.

However, sad news now comes from the legendary band DARA PUSPITA. The guitarist named Lies AR is reported to have passed away (18/9/23) in the early hours.

The departure of Lies AR certainly leaves grief for his relatives and fans. Together with DARA PUSPITA, Lies AR as a guitarist has made legendary works in the music industry.

1. Sad News of Lies AR, DARA PUSPITA Guitarist

Lies AR, DARA PUSPITA Guitarist Passed Away / Photo Credit: Twitter.com/adibhidayat

This sad news was first announced by music critic Adib Hidayat. He wrote a tweet on his social media X (Twitter) about the departure of Lies AR forever.

“Sad news of Lies AR, guitarist of the legendary group Dara Puspita, passed away,” wrote Adib Hidayat, along with the hashtag Dara Puspita and several memorial photos.

The details of the cause of death and where the musician is no longer alive were not explained. However, the portrait of Lies AR as a guitarist of DARA PUSPITA is a memory captured by music critic Adib Hidayat.

2. Remembering Lies AR, DARA PUSPITA Guitarist

Remembering Lies AR, Guitarist of DARA PUSPITA / Credit Photo: Twitter.com/adibhidayat

One of the shared memorial portraits by Adib Hidayat shows Lies AR with flowing hair playing the guitar. Lies AR appears in a black top wrapped in a bright red outer layer and looks so captivating.

Several netizens expressed their condolences for the departure of Lies AR. “My mom's favorite band in 66. ‘Innalillahi’ says my mom,” wrote @ddrraakkeenn13 in the comment section. “Innalillahi rest in peace, goodbye, valuable experience to watch them last year at synchronize,” expressed @killtheego_ as a sign of condolences.

3. Lies AR with the Legendary Album "THE GARAGE YEARS"

Lies AR with the Legendary Album "THE GARAGE YEARS" / Credit Photo: Twitter.com/adibhidayat

There is a figure of the late with an all-white outfit carrying one of the legendary albums DARA PUSPITA, namely THE GARAGE YEARS, released by Groovie Records. It features a series of songs by DARA PUSPITA, such as Mabuk Laut, Bertamasja, Soal Asmara, Semua Gembira, and many more.

4. The Phenomenon of "Jang Pertama" by DARA PUSPITA

Phenomena "Jang Pertama" DARA PUSPITA's Breakthrough / Photo Credit: Twitter.com/adibhidayat

DARA PUSPITA became a legendary band that shone in the 1960s. The band was strengthened by 4 women who were skilled in music. Titiek Hamzah, Susy Nander, siblings Titiek Adji Rachman and Lies Soetisnowati Adji Rachman became members of this legendary band.

The siblings Titiek AR and Lies AR are the daughters of Adjie Rachman, a famous keroncong musician of his time. DARA PUSPITA made a breakthrough in Indonesian music with the monumental album titled Jang Pertama (Mesra Records, 1966).

5. The Singles "Mari-mari" and "Surabaja"

Lies AR, DARA PUSPITA's Guitarist, Passes Away / Photo Credit: Twitter.com/adibhidayat

The explosive singles from the album Jang Pertama are "Mari-Mari" by Titiek Puspa and "Surabaja." The album JANG PERTAMA ranked 20th on the list of 150 Best Indonesian Albums of All Time according to Rolling Stones Indonesia magazine.

Not much can be unearthed from Lies AR's profile. However, it is known that Lies AR, who was born on January 30, 1945, passed away at the age of 78.

(kpl/slm)