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Ungu

Ungu (lit. 'Purple') is an Indonesian rock band formed in Jakarta in 1996. Its previous names were Glasses (1992-1995) and Glover (1995-1996). The group comprises vocalist Pasha, guitarists Enda and Onci, bassist Makki, and drummer Rowman.

Ungu is known for their hit singles, such as "Demi Waktu", "Tercipta Untukku", "Andai Ku Tahu", and "Kekasih Gelapku".

Ungu gained mainstream popularity in Malaysia around 2006 with the release of their single "Demi Waktu". followed by their third album Melayang (2006).

In February 2016, Pasha was elected as Deputy Mayor of Palu, Central Sulawesi. However, Pasha is still a member of the band. The vocalist position is taken by both Enda and Onci while Pasha serves as Deputy Mayor.

Before becoming Ungu, the initial formation of Glover consisted of guitarist Ekky, bassist Herry, drummer Pasha Akbar Firmasnyah and vocalist Ariyo Wahab. In 1996 Ariyo Wahab and Herry Surya left the band to be replaced by Michael Pattiradjawane and Makki Parikesit. The reason the name Glover is changed to Ungu. In 1997 Pasha Akbar also left the band to be replaced by Bambang Ari Nugroho. In 1998 Bambang Ari Nugroho also left the band to be replaced by Richard Jerome. In 1999 Pasha and Getz joined forces. Pasha entered to replace Michael, then in 2001 Enda and Rowman joined, Rowman replaced Richard.

In 2000, Ungu focused efforts on their debut album. Ungu has also released "Hasrat" and "Bunga" for a compilation album, Klik.

Ungu released their first full-length album, Laguku on July 6, 2002. Their first single "Bayang Semu" was used for a soundtrack in ABG (RCTI). Even though the album was considered success, it reached Platinum Award after two years of its release date.

Just before starting the new album, Ekky decided to leave the band in 2003. His position was replaced by Onci who had just left Funky Kopral.

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