Mohammad Ridwan Hafiedz or Ridho (born September 3, 1973, Ambon,

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) is an Indonesian

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, backing

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and

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. He is best known as

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's rhythm guitarist and back vocalist along with another lead guitarist, Abdee Negara. With Slank, Ridho has created nine studio albums and three live albums, also one

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which was released in May 2006.

Early life

Ridho was born and raised in a

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family from Ambon, Indonesia. His musical background is considered active back when he was in middle school as he started to play guitar since year 7.

Career

Pre-Slank career

As mentioned above, Ridho started to play guitar when he was in year 7, with

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and

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as his idols. His experience in the

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began when he formed a band called LFM in 1991, just six years before he joined Slank. After he finished his formal education, he went to

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, to study music at

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to gain his musical tertiary education.

Slank

In 1996, three from five of the members of Slank left the band. The problem arose from the

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s of Bimbim (drummer) and Kaka (lead vocalist). However, Slank chose to rise and recruited new members to revitalize Slank, that was when three new members were introduced; Abdee, Ivan, and of course, Ridho. Currently Ridho spends his time conducting guitar

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, teaching students, and running his guitar company.

Discography

* Tujuh (1997) * Mata Hati Reformasi (1998) * Konser Piss 30 Kota (1998) * 999 + 09 Biru (1999) * 999 + 09 Abu Abu (1999) * De Bestnya Slank (2000) * Ngangkang (2000) * Virus (2001) * Virus Roadshow (2002) * Satu Satu (2003) * Bajakan (2003) * P.L.U.R (2004) * Slankissme (2005) * Since 1983 - Malaysia Edition (2006)

Personal life

He was married Ony Serojawati at August 25, 2001. His children are Marco Maliq Hafiedz, Omar Hakeem Hafiedz, and Stella Aisha Hafiedz, Alvaro Risjad HafiedzRidho Slank
retrieved at February 27, 2011

Footnotes

External links

Official Slank websiteOfficial Marlique Guitars website
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