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David Arumugam
Birth nameThiagarajan K.R. Arumugam[1]
Born (1950-05-03) 3 May 1950 (age 74)
Penang, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
GenresPop rock, funk, disco, adult contemporary
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, lyricist, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals, percussion
Years active1969–present
LabelsUniversal 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[edit]

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[edit]

Discography[edit]

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

Penyanyi ("The Singer") (6444 509)

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

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

Alleycats 4 (6345 136)

''Alleycats – 6 kuching ("six cats") (6345 158)

Alleycats 7 (812276-1)

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

Kerana ("Because") (824158-4)

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

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

Alleycats 12 (830823-1)

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

Suatu Pengertian ("An Understanding")

Tetap Merindu

Dilema Sekuntum Cinta

C.I.N.T.A.

Selagi Tangis Belum Berakhir

Untukmu

Alleycats 20

Alleycats 21

Alleycats 22

Kucing Lorong

Alleycats 2001

Interpretasi

Tangga-Tangga Ke Pintu Bahagia

Rasa

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
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[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
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