Rif (often styled as /rif) which stands for Rhythm in Freedom, is an alternative rock band formed in Bandung, Indonesia in 1995.
Considered as one of the best Indonesian rock band, the band is known for their hit singles, such as "Radja", "Bunga", "Si Hebat", "Aku Ingin" and "Loe Toe Ye". Their title "Dunia" also included in original soundtrack of Spider-Man (2002 film). Their song "Bunga" was listed 47th in Rolling Stone Indonesia's 150 best Indonesian songs.150 Lagu Indonesia Terbaik Sepanjang Masa (in Indonesian) (56th edition). Rolling Stone Indonesia. 2009.
Earlier in 2013, they release a compilation album which consist of new arrangement of their songs from their previous albums and several new songs such as "Party Lagi" and "Aku Tahu Ini Cinta", in the album they also cover two 1980s rock song of Ikang Fawzi ("Preman") dan Anggun C. Sasmi ("Takut feat. Judika").
Band members Current Restu Triandy ("Andy") – lead vocals, occasional guitars (1985–present) Adjie Pamungkas ("Jikun") – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals (1985–1991, 1994–present) Maggi Trisandi – drums (1994–present) Noviar Rachmansyah ("Ovy") – rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals (2003–present) Teddy – bass (2012–present)
Former Ardija Hermawan – rhythm guitar (1985–1991); bass (1991–2007) Yuke Sampurna – bass (1985–1991) Ade – drums (1985–1994) Abdee Negara – lead guitar (1991–1992) Bambang Sutrisno – bass (1991) Dwi – keyboards (1991–1994) Abi – rhythm and lead guitars (1991–1993) Aria Baron – lead and rhythm guitars (1992–1994; died 2021) Denny Rachman – rhythm and lead guitars (1993–2003) Marshal Surya Rachman – lead and rhythm guitars (1994)
Timeline
1985–1991 (as Balad (1985–1989), Badai band (1989–1991))Restu Triandy – vocals Adjie Pamungkas – lead guitar Ardija Hermawan – rhythm guitar Yuke Sampurna – bass Ade – drums 1991 (as Badai band)Restu Triandy – vocals Abdee Negara – lead guitar Ardija Hermawan – rhythm guitar Bambang Sutrisno – bass Ade – drums 1991–1992 (as Badai band)Restu Triandy – vocals Abdee Negara – lead guitar Abi – rhythm guitar Ardija Hermawan – bass Ade – drums Dwi – keyboards 1992–1993 (as Badai band)Restu Triandy – vocals Aria Baron – lead and rhythm guitars Abi – rhythm and lead guitars Ardija Hermawan – bass Ade – drums Dwi – keyboards 1993–1994 (as Badai band)Restu Triandy – vocals Aria Baron – lead and rhythm guitars Denny Rachman – rhythm and lead guitars Ardija Hermawan – bass Ade – drums Dwi – keyboards 1994 (as Badai band)Restu Triandy – vocals Marshal Surya Rachman – lead and rhythm guitars Denny Rachman – rhythm and lead guitars Ardija Hermawan – bass Ade – drums Dwi – keyboards 1994–2003Restu Triandy – lead vocals Adjie Pamungkas – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Denny Rachman – rhythm and lead guitars Ardija Hermawan – bass Maggi Trisandi – drums 2003–2007Restu Triandy – lead vocals Adjie Pamungkas – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Noviar Rachmansyah – rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals Ardija Hermawan – bass Maggi Trisandi – drums 2007–2012Restu Triandy – lead vocals Adjie Pamungkas – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Noviar Rachmansyah – rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals Maggi Trisandi – drums 2012–presentRestu Triandy – lead vocals Adjie Pamungkas – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Noviar Rachmansyah – rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals Teddy – bass Maggi Trisandi – drums
Discography Year Album1997 Radja1999 Salami2000Nikmati Aja2002 ...Dan Duniapun Tersenyum2004 The Best Of2006 Pil Malu2010 72013 18 Years of Rock
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