On the 1st of January 2013, we have announced that Kam will be taking over drumming duties full time with the departure of our former drummer.
And many wondered, "Who is Kam?" It's time to probe into Kam's life on how he got embarked with Oligarchy's musical journey.
Little timid Kam's candid shot. He didn't see it coming.
This is how I met Kam, Fresh out of BRTC (Basic Rescue Training Centre) . Clueless, and fresh to embark his service to the nation. He is a shy and quiet lad. Honestly I hardly have any decent conversation with him the first few days of his posting to my department.
During our time in National Service, we shared similar taste in music, old' school rock. I got to know he plays the drums for his then-band called "Black Mail". He already knows I'm playing bass with Oligarchy and we both invited to each other's shows whenever we have gigs.
My first impression of Kam as a drummer, sadly was not really a good one. First and foremost, the gig he was playing had crappy instruments and a lazy sound man doesn't do justice either. I know Kam was nervous as fuck, considering how little experience he had on stage. The young band began playing and struggled to keep nerves in check. The drumset falls apart, with the hi-hat falling over and Kam struggled to keep in beat whilst catching the falling cymbals. After the show, I told Kam that it was alright, we all started that way. There's only one way up with ample practice.
Years moved on as we finished serving the national full time. I received a call from Kam one day for a collaboration for a charity event. playing acoustic covers. Together with Wan we played together with Kam and his friends for the event.
Wan, Bob with Kam & Friends for Babes Charity Event.
We had an awesome time regardless playing outside our comfort zone. When asked about "Black Mail", Kam told that it has disbanded and all the members were busy with their own things. However, Kam did not stop his passion for drums there. In years to come, he was playing for a Malay old' school rock band named "Renegadez". Even though his experience with the band is rather short lived, I believe he gained valuable experience in recording with the band.
Kam with Renegadez.
Then in late 2012, with the uncertain departure of Suf, I contacted Kam as a candidate to play of Oligarchy. Although rusty from his musical inactivity post Renegadez, Kam attended for the auditions. In all honesty, Wan and myself were impressed on the progress of his drumming skills. In two weeks after much discussion, Wan and Myself offered Kam to embark on Oligarchy's musical journey. We informed that we will go straight to recording a full length album, a steep learning curve for him to take. Without much hesitation, Kam decided to be part of us and learn and grow as a musician.
And like the famous saying, "The rest is history." To many musical years compadre!
Rock it, don't fudge it
- Bob Oligarchy -
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