Artist - Favorite Band - WINGS

Well, among my favorite band in Malaysia is of course WINGS. Let me tell you a little bit of the history of WINGS. It is all started around 1985 in Sri Ampang Secondary School in Kuala Lumpur where four young men decided to formed a school band. They are motivated and very interested in music, especially Rock. Hence, they decided to choose Rock'n'Roll as their genre. The original members of the group were Awie, Jojet, Jo and Syam. In early 1987, the Wings got an offer to record an album under the label ASP and WINGS name used as the name of this group.

WINGS fist album

The name WINGS originally triggered by Awie as people always rebuked him for his arm muscular or more accurately as 'sesayap' or 'wings'. During their debut, rock music began to gain a place in Malaysia, hence WINGS really receive warm acceptance. With the help of good music and vibrant vocals,  assisted by well-known composers such as M. Nasir and Kevin JS, the first album was well received. 

WINGS also faced some difficulty as their songs are not allowed to broadcast on radio and TV by Radoi Telesion Malaysia or RTM. RTM did not approve publication of Wings songs on the ground that their lyrics, music and background Wings alleged excesses and do not meet the conditions for release. 

However due to the perseverance and support from friends and fans who stood behind them, Wings managed to go through all the trials and tribulations. WINGS's popularity continues to grow where their concerts are always a crowded with fans entertained with their performances.

WINGS during the "Anugerah Juara Lagu" one of Malaysian prestigous singing competition

WINGS in 2013. They have made a performance at Istana Budaya

Among the most interesting story of WINGS is definitely the changing of  WINGS's lead vocalist. Awie, the main vocalist, all of a sudden leave the group in times of the  popularity. Only after 2 years later they found the replacement, Mel - a talented singer who has long been involved in singing. However, Mel also leave the group not long after that and soon the spot was replaced by Mus, former lead vocalist of May.

All the vocalist of WINGS. From left, Awie, Mus and Mel

Although the WINGS have been through many obstacles and challenges, especially when they lead vocalist make a decision to pull out and move solo, WINGS are still able to maintain their reputation in the rock music scene. They take the initiative to publish the album "Wings & Superfriends 1 & 2" which incorporates some popular rock artists of the country. This proved that in order to create a band, they should not rely on the credibility of the singer alone, but must take the initiative to ensure WINGS to survive and remains one of the most influential rock bands in Malaysia.


I will continue my support to this group as this is among my favorite band of all time. With the combination of great songs, I hope all of you will support and love them as much as I do !!!

Below moving image are among WINGS's album that have been produced