Ari Lasso
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Ari Bernardus Lasso better known as Ari Lasso is an Indonesian musician and former lead vocalist of Dewa 19
.
, East Java
on 17 January 1973 to Bartholomeus B. Lasso and Sri Noerhida. His mother told him that he could become a famous singer, saying that "[his] life should be beautiful" because of his voice. While attending high school at SMA Negeri 2 Surabaya, he established Outsider Band along with the drummer Wawan Juniarso, from Dewa 19
, and guitarist Piyu of Padi
. After graduating from high school, he attended Airlangga University and earned a degree in economics.
Lasso eventually became a member of Dewa 19 together with Wawan Juniarson, Andra Junaidi, Ahmad Dhani
, and Erwin Prasetya. With Dewa 19, he released the album Kangen, which was chosen as the best album of the year by BASF in 1993.
Beginning after Dewa 19's third album, Lasso used drugs heavily; his drug addiction led to him being fired by the band in 2001 and going bankrupt. In order to overcome his addiction, he tried going to rehab and alternative medicine; he was also hospitalized and put under isolation at home. All of these efforts were to no avail. After promising his dying mother that he would beat his addiction, he became more adamant in attempting to recover, eventually succeeding. He also quit his 20-year habit of smoking in 2010, after his son began taking and destroying his cigarettes.
After his dismissal from Dewa 19, Lasso became a solo singer. He released his first solo album, the commercially-successful Sendiri Dulu, that year. Two years later, he released Keseimbangan, which featured two songs performed with Dhani. In 2004 he released Kulihat Kudengar dan Kurasakan, of which two songs became used for the movie Mengejar Matahari (Chasing the Sun). In 2006, he released the album Selalu Ada, while the following year his album The Best of included a duet with Bunga Citra Lestari
.
In 2009 rumours spread that Lasso would become mute due to damage to his voice box
; although he did not perform for four months during that period, he performed in a series of concerts between May and June of that year. Lasso has expressed interest in becoming a music producer if he can no longer be a singer.
's The Five People You Meet in Heaven
has influenced his parenting style and belief that a parent's interest in their children's lives can be a large influence.
Solo
Dewa 19
Dewa 19 , often referred to as Dewa, were an Indonesian rock band originating from Surabaya, East Java....
.
Biography
Lasso was born in MadiunMadiun
Madiun is a city in the western part of the province of East Java Indonesia, an agricultural centre. It is the capital of the regency of the same name....
, East Java
East Java
East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and islands to its east and to its north East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and...
on 17 January 1973 to Bartholomeus B. Lasso and Sri Noerhida. His mother told him that he could become a famous singer, saying that "[his] life should be beautiful" because of his voice. While attending high school at SMA Negeri 2 Surabaya, he established Outsider Band along with the drummer Wawan Juniarso, from Dewa 19
Dewa 19
Dewa 19 , often referred to as Dewa, were an Indonesian rock band originating from Surabaya, East Java....
, and guitarist Piyu of Padi
Padi (band)
Padi is an Indonesian alternative pop/rock band. When the band formed on April 8, 1997, all of its members were still studying at Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia...
. After graduating from high school, he attended Airlangga University and earned a degree in economics.
Lasso eventually became a member of Dewa 19 together with Wawan Juniarson, Andra Junaidi, Ahmad Dhani
Ahmad Dhani
Dhani Ahmad Prasetyo , better known as Ahmad Dhani or Dhani Manaf, is an Indonesian rock musician, songwriter, arranger, and producer. Described as a "rock star", Dhani is the frontman of Dewa 19 and Ahmad Band, and also a member of inter-continental band The Rock...
, and Erwin Prasetya. With Dewa 19, he released the album Kangen, which was chosen as the best album of the year by BASF in 1993.
Beginning after Dewa 19's third album, Lasso used drugs heavily; his drug addiction led to him being fired by the band in 2001 and going bankrupt. In order to overcome his addiction, he tried going to rehab and alternative medicine; he was also hospitalized and put under isolation at home. All of these efforts were to no avail. After promising his dying mother that he would beat his addiction, he became more adamant in attempting to recover, eventually succeeding. He also quit his 20-year habit of smoking in 2010, after his son began taking and destroying his cigarettes.
After his dismissal from Dewa 19, Lasso became a solo singer. He released his first solo album, the commercially-successful Sendiri Dulu, that year. Two years later, he released Keseimbangan, which featured two songs performed with Dhani. In 2004 he released Kulihat Kudengar dan Kurasakan, of which two songs became used for the movie Mengejar Matahari (Chasing the Sun). In 2006, he released the album Selalu Ada, while the following year his album The Best of included a duet with Bunga Citra Lestari
Bunga Citra Lestari
Bunga Citra Lestari , also known as BCL, is an Indonesian pop singer and actress. She is known for her powerful singing voice.-Career:...
.
In 2009 rumours spread that Lasso would become mute due to damage to his voice box
Voice box
Voice box could mean:* The larynx , colloquially known as the voice box, is an organ in the neck of mammals involved in protection of the trachea and sound production....
; although he did not perform for four months during that period, he performed in a series of concerts between May and June of that year. Lasso has expressed interest in becoming a music producer if he can no longer be a singer.
Personal life
When not busy with music, Lasso tries to participate in his children's lives, assisting with their homework and attending school performances. Lasso has noted that Mitch AlbomMitch Albom
Mitchell David "Mitch" Albom is an American best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, dramatist, radio and television broadcaster and musician. His books have sold over 30 million copies worldwide...
's The Five People You Meet in Heaven
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
The Five People You Meet in Heaven is a novel by Mitch Albom. It recounts the life and death of an old maintenance man named Eddie. After dying in an accident, Eddie finds himself in heaven where he encounters five people who have significantly affected his life, whether he realized at the time or...
has influenced his parenting style and belief that a parent's interest in their children's lives can be a large influence.
Discography
With Dewa 19- Dewa 19 (1992)
- Format Masa Depan (1994)
- Terbaik (1995)
- Pandawa Lima (1997)
Solo
- Sendiri Dulu (Alone for Now; 2001)
- Keseimbangan (Equality; 2003)
- Kulihat Kudengar dan Kurasakan (I See, I Hear, and I Feel; 2004)
- Selalu Ada (Always There; 2006)
- The Best of (2007).