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Indonesian singer (1939–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bobby Willem Tutupoly (13 November 1939 – 5 July 2022), better known as Bob Tutupoly, was an Indonesian singer, host, and actor. He started his recording career in Jakarta in 1965 with Pattie Bersaudara. He was known for his songs such as "Lidah Tak Bertulang", "Tiada Maaf Bagimu", "Tinggi Gunung Seribu Janji", and "Widuri".[1] He is widely regarded as one of the most iconic Indonesian singers ever.[2][3]
Bob Tutupoly | |
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Tutupoly in 1967 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bobby Willem Tutupoly |
| Born | 13 November 1939 Surabaya, East Java, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 5 July 2022 (aged 82) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, host, actor |
| Labels | Blackboard, Arco Studio, Golden Hand, Aroma Records, Tropidana Records, Tanama Record dan Gita Virma Record |
| Spouse | Rosmayasuti Nasution (1977–2022) |
Bob Tutupoly was the second child of five siblings, born to Adolf Laurens Tutupoly and Elisabeth Wilhemmina Henket-Sahusilawane, who were migrants from Negeri Ouw, Maluku. He was born at William Booth Hospital, Diponegoro Street, Surabaya on 13 November 1939.[4] Bob had an older brother named Christian Jacobus Tutupoly and three younger siblings named Alexander Bartjes Tutupoly, Hendrika Laurensia Tutupoly, and Adolf Tutupoly Jr. (who died in 1947 during the struggle for independence in Yogyakarta).[4]
Bob Tutupoly showed his talent for singing since he was young. He sang at hotels and joined several bands and vocal groups, such as Kwartet Jazz (Jazz Quartet) on Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) in Surabaya. He then recorded popular songs like "Tiada Maaf Bagimu" and "Tinggi Gunung Seribu Janji" with the famous Pattie Sisters. After performing in neighboring countries like Malaysia and Singapore, Bob moved to the United States in 1969 at the invitation of the Los Angeles-based Indonesian group Venturas to record some music. But nothing materialized, and Bob eventually became a singer at nightclubs in Las Vegas.[4]
In 1976, he returned to Indonesia and recorded the now-classic song "Widuri", written by Slamet Adriyadi. The song became very popular and is considered one of his signature songs.[5]
Bob Tutupoly also built his career as an iconic host of quiz shows on TVRI, such as Pesona 13 and Ragam Pesona. He was known for his charismatic and humorous personality.[5]
Bob Tutupoly also tried his hand at acting. He appeared in several Indonesian films, such as Gli Innamorati Della Becak (1958), Penasaran (1977), and Sebelah Mata (2008).[6] In Penasaran, he played a singer who was involved in a love triangle with two women.[7] In Sebelah Mata, he played a retired singer who was reunited with his old bandmates.[8]
Bob Tutupoly married Rosmayasuti Nasution, a dancer and Miss Jakarta 1972, in 1977. They had one daughter, Sasha Karina Tutupoly.[5]
Bob Tutupoly died of complications from a stroke on 5 July 2022 at Mayapada Hospital in South Jakarta. He was 82 years old.[5] He had suffered a stroke and had been receiving treatment at his home before being hospitalized.[11]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Gli Innamorati Della Becak | ||
| 1977 | Penasaran | A singer | |
| 2008 | Sebelah Mata | A retired singer |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Anugerah Musik Indonesia | Legend Award | Won | [12] |
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