Ramli Sarip
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Datuk Ramli Sarip (born 15 October 1952),[1] also known as "Papa Rock",[2][3] is a Singaporean musician, singer, songwriter, arranger and record producer. He is also one of the pioneers of Singapore's rock scene.[4] Ramli was the front man and lead singer of the Singapore-based heavy metal-rock group Sweet Charity until 1986.
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Sarip is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Ramli.
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Ramli Sarip | |
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Born | Ramli bin Sarip (1952-10-15) 15 October 1952 (age 71) Kampong Lorong Chamar, Bukit Timah, Colony of Singapore |
Nationality | Singaporean |
Other names | Papa Rock |
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Years active | 1964–present |
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Genres | Rock music |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
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He was given the title of 'Datuk' by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of the State of Malacca on the occasion of the latter's birthday in 2013.[5]