The Band

On the night of the Golden Reunion 11/11/11 live music was provided by Jimmy Kueh, Gordon Sweeney, Patrick Sim, Awang and singers Rose Iwanaga and Gary "From the school down the road" Tay. Except for Rose and Gordon, these are non-professionals bound together by one thing in common...their love for music. Thus no thought was given to having a Band Name. Someone chose to call them "The Young ONCE" but, if given my way I'd call them "Blast from the Past". Rose of course was a recording artiste and Gordon was Music Director in Radio Sarawak.

They played tunes, popular during our schooldays, to stir up nostalgia and memories. The songs were played over the air in programs hosted by Anne Tan's Record Requests and Rock Kuek's Make Thine Music. Back then Jimmy was leader of The Tornadoes. Ashari Manis was the Lead Guitarist. In the crowd was a member of The Blue Rebels who were the other top band of that era..Erwin Wright who entertained us with a couple of songs in that polished elegant style of his.



Gary and Ewin doing "Hello Mary Lou".

Ewin supporting Gary with the harmonising second voice.

Gary bringing back memories with "Those were the days"

Jimmy and Pat tuning their guitars

Rose preparing to present her signature tune "Too Young"

Blast from the Past doing "Theme for Young Lovers"

Ewin and guest sing the Hokien version of The Platters' hit "Remember When."