Surush Tubwang


Anuwat Tubwang, formerly and still colloquially known as Surush Tubwang, nicknamed Pe, is the former lead singer of the band Hi-Rock.

Early life

Tubwang was born into a Thai Muslim family in the downtown Nonthaburi near Khae Rai intersection. His family was so poor that their house had no roof and walls. Therefore, he only graduated from grade 6.
He was fond of singing since childhood, usually singing in a high tone to compete with the music. He started his career playing music after his older brother and followed him to play music in various pubs around Bangkok and its vicinity at night. His decision to join Hi-Rock as a bassist and lead singer caused him to quarrel violently with his elder brother.

Career

Hi-Rock was an instant success with their first studio album Khon Phan Rock in 1990, which made Tubwang widely known. The band released two follow-up studio albums in 1991 and 1993.
In 1994, he released a special album Rock Amphan with that brought songs of The Impossibles to be re-arranged in the style of heavy [metal (music)|heavy metal] and sentimental ballad. With over two million copies sold, the album was followed by Rock Amphan Lukcore Fai in 1998.
Most of his popular songs were downtempo music in the sentimental ballad style include Khwa Ja Ru Suek, Krajok Round, Nan Saen Nan, Kue Phuan, Nangfah Rue Pisaj, Ya Klub Ma, Keun Ham Jai, Khluen Hua Jai, Sing Nun, Pit Rak, Tammi Mai Tamhai Tai.
During the peak of his career, Tubwang was known as the high-pitched male singer in Thailand.

Later career

After the unsuccessful fourth studio album HIV in 1996, the following year the members of Hi-Rock split up. Someone have created a new band called HIROCKSHIMA. Tubwang has branched out as a solo artist, and still is present.

Personal life

Tubwang has been married twice to both actress wives. He currently lives with his third wife, she was 21 years younger than him. He has 3 children from 3 wives.
In 2021, he turned his house in Bang Bua Thong area into a steakhouse and café to replace lost jobs during the Timeline of [the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand|COVID-19 pandemic].

Discography

Hi-Rock

  • Khon Phan Rock 1990
  • Banyat Pa Paed 1991
  • Jeb Khwa Ni Mi Ik Mai 1993
  • HIV 1996

Solo

  • Chob Diao 1998
  • Program 2002

Special albums

  • Rock Amphan feat with Pisut Subwijit 1994
  • Rock Amphan Lukcore Fai feat with Pisut Subwijit 1998

Compilation albums

  • Rock Phuan Kan 1993
  • Hi-Rock Ruam Hit 1995