#SHOWBIZ: Amy rocks Axiata Arena in first solo concert
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's legendary rock singer Datuk Suhaimi Abdul Rahman, better known as Amy of Search, made history in his illustrious career by holding his first solo concert at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, here tonight.
The concert, titled Amy Search Magic Konsert Solo Pertama, marked a milestone in the Johor Baru-born rocker's journey, which spans more than four decades in the music industry.
Amy, 67, said "After 44 years of creating a legacy with my band Search, I am ready to showcase a different side of myself. This move is my effort to deliver a more personal and intimate performance for fans."
The two-and-a-half-hour concert - brought exclusively by The White Group in collaboration with Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia - was attended by 15,000 fans and undoubtedly left a lasting impression.
Dubbed Malaysia's "grooviest grandpa of rock", Amy belted out 21 hits, comprising both Search's songs and his solo work, with great gusto, and danced energetically around the large stage throughout the show.
The songs he performed included Search staples such as Gadisku, Fantasia Bulan Madu, Pawana, Isabella and Rozana, alongside his solo hits such as Kerja Gila, Aku, Apa Saja, Tiada Lagi and Ghairah.
Amy said "This magic-themed concert is not only a personal achievement but also a tribute to all the fans who have supported my artistic journey from the beginning.
"Every song I perform reflects the colours of my life.
"Each note and lyric carries a different story, symbolising the ups and downs I have faced in this industry."
Amy added that his solo career, which began in 1994 with the album Magic, "added great value" to Search.
"Having a solo concert has always been on my bucket list, and now is the time to fulfil it. I want to dedicate this concert not only to my loyal fans but also to my loved ones, my bandmates and everyone in the music industry who encouraged me over the years," he said.
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