Willy Edwin
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Born | Kanowit, Sibu, Sarawak | 4 December 1974
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Occupation(s) | Musician, music programmer |
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Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | Warner Music, Masterjam, (PBP) Panggau Buluh Pengerindu |
Willy Edwin (born 4 December 1974), better known by his stage name Will Masterpiece, is a Malaysian rock musician best known as the co-founder and the primary lead guitarist of the Bornean hard rock band Masterpiece, with whom he achieved mainstream success in the late 2000s. [1] Edwin co-founded Masterpiece, formerly known as Masterjam with his brother Kennedy Edwin in 2003,[2] and has since released five studio albums with the band. Like the other left-handed guitarist, Edwin had the instrument strung upside-down with the high E on the top.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Willy Edwin was born on 4 December 1974 in Kanowit, and raised in the town of Sibu, Sarawak. He is married to his college sweetheart Ayuyahti A and blessed with four children.
Career
[edit]Masterpiece (2003–present)
[edit]Willy Edwin is a founding member of the Bornean hard rock band Masterpiece. He formed the band with his brother Kennedy Edwin (lead vocals/rhythm guitar) in 2003 along with Watt Marcus and Roni joining as bassist and drummer, respectively.[1]
Discography
[edit]- Masterpiece
- Merindang Ke Bintang (2009)
- Rock & Roll (2013)
- Ngap Sayot (2014)
- Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai (2016)
- Ensera Paragon (2018)
- Compilations & single
- "Mansau Leka Padi" (2011)
- "Berami Ba Ati Nuan" (2014)
- "Nadai Ati Berami" (2015)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Biography, Masterpiece's Biography (22 July 2012). "The Band- Masterpiece Iban Rock Band Biography".
- ^ Music revolution, Masterpiece (4 July 2010). "Masterpiece - Iban indie rock music revolution". World Of Nocturne.
- ^ Masterpiece, new album. "Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai album officially released". Borneo Post news. The Borneo Post. Retrieved 21 March 2016.