Fonzie Osman is one of the most laid-back bass players I've ever known. He's the kind of guy who never has much to say, smiles easily, and stays mostly in one spot onstage. However, once he starts playing, you'll know he's in the house. Fonzie and I first started performing together in 1984 in Bukit Goh, along with Cheop and Cikgu Suhaimi Abrahman; both since departed. Rest in peace, compadres.
Besides playing bass, Fonzie is also a talented vocalist. Over the years, however, the demands of his career in shipping have left him little time for his musicals pursuits. As such, you'll only get to see him in action at private functions or jam sessions. Speaking of which, I'd like to share two cassette tape recordings of a 1986 jam session in Bukit Goh. These recordings feature Fonzie Osman on bass and lead vocals, Cikgu Suhaimi Abrahman on drums, and yours truly on guitar.
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