The Indonesian music scene is in mourning following the passing of Ecky Lamoh, the former dynamic vocalist of the rock band Edane. He breathed his last on Sunday, November 30. Chafiz, representing Edane’s management, has shared details regarding the chronology and cause of Ecky Lamoh’s death.
Ecky Lamoh peacefully passed away at Dr. Sardjito Central General Hospital in Yogyakarta. Reports indicate that his heartbeat ceased at 02:11 AM Western Indonesian Time (WIB), with medical professionals officially declaring his death at 02:15 AM WIB.
Regarding the cause of death, Chafiz confirmed that Ecky Lamoh succumbed to severe and complex health issues that had become medically untreatable. “Mas Ecky was suffering from complications and had been hospitalized for several days,” Chafiz told the media on Sunday, November 30, highlighting the seriousness of his condition.
Currently, Ecky Lamoh’s body is laid to rest at the RS Panti Rapih Funeral Home in Yogyakarta. A coffin closing ceremony is scheduled for Monday, December 1, after which his remains will be cremated at the Yayasan Wahana Mulia Crematorium.
Prior to his passing, Ecky Lamoh’s health had been noticeably declining. Approximately one week ago, Eet Sjahranie, Edane’s guitarist and a long-time friend, visited Ecky in the hospital. During their poignant meeting, Eet noted that his colleague was courageously battling a serious illness. Eet had shared this moment on social media, offering moral support and encouragement for Ecky to remain resilient.
Born in Jakarta on July 13, 1961, Ecky Lamoh was celebrated for his distinctive high-pitched, raspy vocals that made him an undeniable icon of Indonesian rock throughout the 1990s.
His extensive musical journey saw him grace the stage as the vocalist for Elpamas, another legendary local rock group, before leaving an indelible mark with Edane, a premier rock band renowned for its powerful, heavy guitar sound. Ecky Lamoh’s contribution to Indonesian rock music will be remembered for generations.
Summary
Ecky Lamoh, the former dynamic vocalist of the rock band Edane, passed away on Sunday, November 30, at Dr. Sardjito Central General Hospital in Yogyakarta. Edane’s management confirmed he succumbed to severe and complex health issues, which had become medically untreatable after he was hospitalized for several days. His death was officially declared at 02:15 AM Western Indonesian Time.
His body is currently laid to rest at the RS Panti Rapih Funeral Home in Yogyakarta, with cremation scheduled for Monday, December 1, at Yayasan Wahana Mulia Crematorium. Lamoh’s health had been declining, leading Edane guitarist Eet Sjahranie to visit him in the hospital a week prior. Born in 1961, Ecky Lamoh was a celebrated icon of Indonesian rock in the 1990s, known for his distinctive high-pitched vocals during his time with both Elpamas and Edane.