Koes Plus
Formed in the late 1960s by brothers Tony Koeswoyo (lead guitar), Yon Koeswoyo
(vocals), Yok Koeswoyo (bass) and Nomo Koeswoyo (drums), Koes Plus were one of
the early pioneers of Indonesian rock. Initially known as The Koes Brothers, the
band’s love for western pop music initially got them in trouble with the
country’s authoritarian regime, who arrested them for playing Beatles covers in
1965. Following their release and Nomo’s departure in 1968, the band added
drummer Murry and started going by Koes Plus, releasing the highly-successful
Dheng Dheng Plas (1969). The album, which...
