Krakatau (band)

Krakatau is an Indonesian band founded by Dwiki Dharmawan and Pra Budi Dharma in 1984. The band currently consists of four members – Dharmawan, Indra Lesmana, Gilang Ramadhan and Trie Utami. The band debuted as a six-piece ensemble in January 1987, with the single "Gemilang".

1984-1987: Formation and debut with "Gemilang"
Dwiki Dharmawan founded Krakatau in 1984, with his bandmates Pra Budi Dharma and Donny Suhendra. In 1986, the band has changed its formation in addition of Trie Utami, Indra Lesmana and Gilang Ramadhan. The band released their breakout eponymous album, Krakatau, in 1987. The title track "Gemilang" ("Dazzling") composed by Dharmawan and written by filmmaker Mira Lesmana, became a critical and commercial success, selling over 800.000 copies.

Discography

 * Krakatau (1987)
 * Krakatau (1988)
 * Kembali Satu (1990)
 * Let There be Life (1992)
 * Reunion: Chapter One (2016)
 * Reunion: Chapter Two (2018)