Bing Slamet Musical artist

Ahmad Syech Albar (27 September 1927 – 17 December 1974), better known by his stage name Bing Slamet, was an Indonesian singer, songwriter, comedian, and actor. During his career, he acted in 17 films and released "dozens" of albums. Shortly before his death, he received a lifetime achievement award from the Governor of Jakarta. Three of his songs were chosen by Rolling Stone Indonesia as some of the best Indonesian songs of all time.

Personal facts

Bing Slamet
Birth dateSeptember 27, 1927
Birth place
Cilegon , Dutch East Indies
Date of deathDecember 17, 1974
Place of death
Jakarta

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Musical artist

Career started1939
Career ended1974
BackgroundSolo singer

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Bing Slamet on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.jakarta.go.id/jakv1/encyclopedia/detail/3854
  2. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/03/01/national-film-month-time-warp-anyone.html
  3. http://www.tokohindonesia.com/biografi/article/285-ensiklopedi/3558-seniman-legendaris-yang-menginspirasi
  4. http://www.webcitation.org/6SM15Kgyf