Colin was introduced into a musical career in the early 1980's when he emerged the winner in a talent-time contest
in Ampang Park Complex singing 'Johnny Be Good'.
A nearly fatal motor-bike accident and with his leg plastered because of a broken hip-bone kept him at home for a
few months and made him take up a guitar given by his parents, to pass the time away.
Finding a great affinity for the guitar he quickly learnt the various chords and played and sang songs.
He had already been introduced to songs from the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's during singing sessions at
parties in the family circles, when his father, a former musician, played the guitar and sang.
He gradually picked other types of music and found a passion for rock, R&B, blues and contemporary music.
MUSICAL CAREER
1984: He joined his first band called 'INVADERS'
1985 To 1987: He left 'INVADERS' to play in a band called 'ILEFELINE'
1987 To 1994: He was asked to join 'EXPLORERS 11' as Lead Guitarist. This band did
back-up musk for various artists for shows and recordings.
The artists were : Khatijah Ibrahim, Sharifah Aini, Elaine Kang, Jay Jay, Ramli Sarip, Fauziah Latiff, Ziana Zain
1994: The 'EXPLORERS II broke up and Colin was invited by Lewis Pragasam to play lead guitar for ASI4BEAT , for a couple of months.
Later the same year a good friend and fellow guitarist PAUL PONNUDURAI asked Colin to play as 2nd Lead guitarist for his Band
'ON THE EDGE'.
1995: In the middle of this year the members of the band 'ON THE EDGE' broke up and went their separate ways.
Colin played with Shuib and Gang in the band 'FREEDOM' for the next few months.
1996 To 1998: Colin decided with a close friend and guitarist GERARD SINGH to get a few other friends to form a new Band
under his leadership and called it 'STAINLESS STEEL'. It proved to be very popular and played in many night clubs,
hotels, pubs and other entertainment spots.
1999 To 2000: After the band split up Colin decided to take a break and go for a holiday from April to June, to New Zealand
and Australia.
On his return he thought he would take a day time job and joined the SCATS PRODUCTIONS' as a SESSIONIST and JINGLES PRODUCER to learn
other aspects of the music production.
2000: In January he found he missed playing music and with the encouragement of his family and close friends he decided to go solo with his guitar and songbook
and a wide repertoire of songs. For back-up music be programmed sequenced music with the help of his Computer at Home.
Up to date his solo career has been a huge access and he has been playing in many pubs, night clubs, entertainment centres and
private shows.
2001-2002: Played solo gigs in places like: Theplace, Dreamz pub, Bernard's, 1957, The Reef, Mcities, Online pub and many more.
2001-2003: Teamed with with a Raymond Chia on keyboards to strike off a formidable combination of guitar and keyboards and vocal
harmonies. Played in many places like Bernard's, Online, Dreamz, Backyard, Jamasia,and Titus Blues to name a few.
2003: Teamed up with Jason for a very successful three-piece now called JERICHO.
2004: JERICHO played in backyard on Fridays for the whole year. Also perform at Bisik And Bernard's.
Played many private functions and regarded as a Party Band by many of the clients.
OTHER MUSIC ACTIVITIES
1994 To 2000: Whilst playing in bands during this period Colin also did work as a Sessionist doing guitar parts for Jingles,
recordings and Albums for many Music Studios such as SYNCHO-SOUND, BETARECS, BUMBLE BEE AND PROCREATIVE.
Colin has done a few of his own compositions but has yet to release them and hopefully he may have the opportunity in the future
to do his own album.
You can catch Colin at Waikiki PJ on Wednesdays and jam sessions at Backyard Pub..
Contact: Colin Jansen at cj1263@yahoo.com
(Posted: Feb 19, 2005)
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