David Arumugam

Yang Berbahagia Dato'
David Arumugam
DIMP JSM
Yang Berbahagia Dato' David Arumugam DIMP JSM
Birth name	Thiagarajan K.R. Arumugam
Born	3 May 1950 (age 74); Penang, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
Genres	Pop rock, funk, disco, adult contemporary
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer, lyricist, actor
Instrument(s)	Vocals, percussion
Years active	1969–present
Labels	Universal Music Group

Dato’ Thiagarajan K.R. Arumugam (born 3 May 1950), known by his stage name David Arumugam, is a Malaysian musician and singer who is one of the founding members of the band called Alleycats. He is the elder brother of Loganathan Arumugam. On 12 February 2009, David Arumugam was conferred the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) award which carries the title of " Dato' " in conjunction with the Sultan of Pahang's 78th birthday on 24 October 2008.^[1]

Early life

David and his brother Loga were exposed to music making through their mother, radio announcer and Carnatic classical singer, who would often brought them along to her performance sessions; particularly in town halls. Such experiences instilled a strong passion in him to play music at a very young age.^[2] He often played truant in school to do rehearsals with a band that he performed with his friends, and he eventually quit school at the age of 17 because "history and geography was not helping me in my music."^[2]

Honours

Malaysia :
- Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM) (2008)^[3]
Pahang :
- Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato' (2008)

Discography

Terima Kasih ("Thank You") (6455 505)

Released: 1979
Format: Record, cassette
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Singles: Terima Kasih, Jika Kau Bercinta Lagi

Penyanyi ("The Singer") (6444 509)

Released: 1979
Format: Record, cassette
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Singles: Cahaya Keinsafan

Dapatkah ("Could ...?") (6345 125)

Released: 1980
Format: Record, cassette
Label: Philips Polygram Records

The Alleycats – Kuching ("cat") (6345 146)

Released: 1981
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Singles: Andainya Aku Pergi Dulu, Gerimis Senja, Sekuntum Mawar Merah Sebuah Puisi

Alleycats 4 (6345 136)

Released: 1981
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Singles: Kisah Kau Dan Aku, Hingga Akhir Nanti

''Alleycats – 6 Kuching ("Six Cats") (6345 158)

Released: 1982
Label: Philips Polygram Records

Alleycats 7 (812276-1)

Released: 1983
Label: Philips Polygram Records

Drama Kehidupan ("Life Drama") (818579-1)

Released: 1984
Label: Philips Polygram Records

Kerana ("Because") (824158-4)

Released: 1984
Format: cassette
Label: Philips Polygrame Records

Suara Kekasih ("Voice of Lover") (824 863-1)

Released: 1985
Label: Philips Polygrame Records

Sampaikan Salam ("Send My Regards") (826841-1)

Released: 1986
Label: Philips Polygrame Records

Alleycats 12 (830823-1)

Released: 1986
Label: Philips Polygram Records

Aku Kerinduan ("I'm Missing Someone") (834 029-4)

Released: 1987
Label: Philips Polygram Records

Suatu Pengertian ("An Understanding")

Released: 1988
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Producer: Eric Yeo

Tetap Merindu

Released: 1989
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Producer: Eric Yeo

Dilema Sekuntum Cinta

Released: 1989
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Producer: Eric Yeo

C.I.N.T.A.

Released: 1990
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Producer: Eric Yeoh

Selagi Tangis Belum Berakhir

Released: 1991
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Producer: Eric Yeo & Alleycats

Untukmu

Released: 1992
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Producer: The Alleycats & Aman

Alleycats 20

Released: 1993
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Producer: Eric Yeoh & The Alleycats

Alleycats 21

Released: 1996
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Producer: Razman

Alleycats 22

Released: 1997
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Producer: Razman

Kucing Lorong

Released: 1998
Label: Philips Polygram Records
Producer: Eric Yeoh

Alleycats 2001

Released: 2000
Label: Universal Music
Producer: M. Nasir

Interpretasi

Released: 2002
Label: Universal Music
Producer: Bell

Tangga-Tangga Ke Pintu Bahagia

Released: 2004
Format: CD
Label: Universal Music
Producer: Boon Tan & M. Nasir

Rasa

Released: 2006
Label: Universal Music
Producer: Eddy Marzuki & Adnan Abu Hassan

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role
2010	Estet	Himself
2011	Nasi Lemak 2.0^[4]	Curry Master
2012	Hantu Gangster^[5]	Arulkumar
2013	Banglasia	Raja Luk Luk
2021	Budak Kripto	Himself
2022	Nasi Lemak 1.0	Curry Master

References

^ ^a ^b "David Arumugam, Khadijah Ibrahim now Datuks". Bernama. 12 February 2009. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2009 – via The Star.
^ ^a ^b "Cerita-Cerita Rock N' Roll feat. Alleycats" (Interview). Interviewed by Ezra Zaid. BFM 89.9. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
^ "David Arugumugam awarded a JSM".
^ "Nasi Lemak 2.0 | A Namewee Film". Archived from the original on 27 December 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
^ "Hantu Gangster". Archived from the original on 30 October 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2012.

External links

David Arumugam at IMDb

[DIMP-1] "David Arumugam, Khadijah Ibrahim now Datuks". Bernama. 12 February 2009. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2009 – via The Star.

[BFMinterview-2] "Cerita-Cerita Rock N' Roll feat. Alleycats" (Interview). Interviewed by Ezra Zaid. BFM 89.9. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2017.

[3] "David Arugumugam awarded a JSM".

[4] "Nasi Lemak 2.0 | A Namewee Film". Archived from the original on 27 December 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.

[5] "Hantu Gangster". Archived from the original on 30 October 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2012.

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