In Bandung during the 1970s, “Jagger”(pronounced jeger) became a term for a local rock star known for his wild music, stage act, and lifestyle. The most famous local Jagger of the era was Deddy Stanzah (1949-2001), a founder of The Rollies (1965), Superkid (1976), and many other music projects. However, the media sometimes used this term to refer to other musicians with similar attitudes, such as Gito(The Rollies), Benny Soebardja (The Peels), Wandi (One Dee), or Soleh (Freedom). There was also Supeno (Braga Stones), a visually impaired busker who played western rock/pop songs on the traditional Sundanese instrument, the kacapi.
Deddy Stanzah
Deddy Stanzah/Deddy Sutansyah (14 April 1949 – 22 January 2001) Indonesian rock bassist & vocalist in The Rollies (1967-1974), Superkid, Giant Step, God Bless and Genta Istana. Not to mention his solo project and some collaborations. Stanzah is known as a local Jagger by his appearance on the stage and his rock n roll lifestyle.
Superkid – Troublemaker (1976)
Debut album of Stanzah’s band Superkid. In this album Stanzah covered The Rolling Stones’ song, “Honky Tonk Woman”
Gimme’ Gimme’ (1976)
“Honky Tonk Women” was a very popular song by The Rolling Stones known to the people of Bandung. Deddy Stanzah often performed this song and recorded it with his band, Superkid, for their debut album “Trouble Maker” (1976). In Bandung, wthis song is called “Amedeuh,” referring to the first lyric of the song, “I met a …” Amedeuh sometimes refers to a local cheap wine, Anggur Merah.
Five of Deddy Stanzah/Superkid Discography
Several works of Deddy Stanzah that recorded Stones’ influence.