Sweet Charity (band)
Sweet Charity are a Singaporean rock band, formed in 1969. They played a significant role in the development of rock music in Singapore and Malaysia. They are regarded as one of the pioneers of the rock kapak movement that was popular in the mid-1980s until mid-1990s in both countries.
Career
Sweet Charity frequently held roadshows at various festivals throughout Singapore in the 70s and 80s. They were also responsible for popularizing rock music to the extent that they were dubbed as "Singapore's Deep Purple and Santana".Many new-generation rock bands, such as Search, Lefthanded and others from the same era, covered their songs as foundational pieces before delving deeper into the country's rock music scene. Songs like "Kamelia", "Teratai", "Sejuta Wajah", and "Hilang Gelap Terbitlah Terang" had a profound impact on the burgeoning rock industry in the region at the time.
Sweet Charity gained fame across the archipelago through the song "Kamelia", which was rearranged with a more energetic rhythm, accompanied by frontman Ramli Sarip's powerful vocals. They are also known for their nationwide roadshows in 1985 with the Blues Gang group, sponsored by the shoe manufacturer North Star.
Members
Current lineup
- Ramli Sarip - vocals
- Addy Cradle - guitar
- Din - bass
- Roza Rasul - keyboard
- Ridzuan Zalani - drums