Pathetic Facts

Malaysian music stars died at age 79

Here are 1 famous musicians from Malaysia died at 79:

Sidek Abdullah Kamar

Sidek Abdullah Kamar (January 19, 1936 Banting-April 5, 2015 Klang) was a Malaysian personality.

He was a renowned songwriter, composer, and musician in the Malay music industry. He started his career in the 1950s as a songwriter and later went on to compose music for films and television dramas. Sidek Abdullah was also a mentor to many young musicians and had collaborated with several popular singers, such as P. Ramlee and Saloma. He was awarded the prestigious Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) award in 1992 for his contribution to the music industry. Sidek Abdullah passed away at the age of 79 due to complications from diabetes.

Sidek Abdullah Kamar was known for his unique and innovative approach to music composition, which made him stand out in the industry. He was born in Banting, Selangor, Malaysia, in 1936, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Kamaruddin Abdulla, was a prominent musician and composer, and his mother, Siti Rohani, was a prominent singer.

Sidek Abdullah started his career as a songwriter in the 1950s and produced some of the most iconic songs in the Malay music industry. He also composed music for several films, including "Tiga Abdul" (1964) and "Hang Tuah" (1956), and television dramas such as "Gerak Khas" (1999-2009).

Throughout his career, Sidek Abdullah became known for his ability to blend traditional Malay music with modern Western influences, which made his music appealing to a wide audience. He collaborated with several popular singers, including P. Ramlee and Saloma, and helped shape the careers of many young musicians.

Sidek Abdullah's contribution to the music industry was recognized when he received the Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) award in 1992. He continued to work in the industry until his death in 2015 at the age of 79. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to inspire musicians and music lovers in Malaysia and beyond.

Read more about Sidek Abdullah Kamar on Wikipedia »

Related articles

• Indonesian musicians born in 1980 List of the top 6 Indonesian music stars who died in who were born in 1980
• Iranian musicians died at age 68 List of the top 3 Iranian music stars who died when they were 68
• Polish musicians died at age 74 List of the top 22 Polish music stars who died when they were 74

• Australian actresses died at age 55 List of the top 1 Australian actresses who died when they were 55
• South African actors died in 1996 List of the top 2 South African actors who died in 1996
• Bulgarian musicians died at age 62 List of the top 1 Bulgarian music stars who died when they were 62