MY TRIBUTE TO ROCKSPIDERS - DUBAI'S KING OF ROCK

After 2 1/2 years in Dubai, finally i have to bid farewell to one of my favorite rock bands of all time and the best metal act in Dubai or United Arab Emirates rather namely ROCKSPIDERS. Being a die hard rock fan, I have never seen any better club band than ROCKSPIDERS. Man, their song selections, stage performances, lead guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drum and vocals are really majestic and awesome. I think they are the only club band that dare enough to perform all heavy classics metal numbers from Black Sabbath, DIO, Iron Maiden, Pantera, Skid Row, Savatage, White Lion, Quite Riot, Twisted Sister, Heart, Def Leppard, Thin Lizzy, Metallica Led Zeppelin, ACDC, The Doors, Disturbed and many more. Of course in view of commercial demand, they are also perform the normal club staff like Bon Jovi, Cranberries, Guns and Roses, Gary Moore, Queen, Pink Floyd, Snow Patrol, etc. But what I wish to reiterate is that they are like performing a concert everynight and play wholeheartedly. I did not recall any club band that have any dedication like them or rather willing to perform like them. Even in Malaysia, there is no club rock band that are willing to perform like ROCKSPIDERS and what more to render any song from any heavy classics metal numbers from the above mentioned groups. Having mentioned that, it is really sad for me to bid farewell to them and one thing for sure I will greatly miss them.

I am taking this opportunity to pay my tribute to each and everyone of them especially to the one and the only ROYKELLY - one of my guitar heroes and the best Xman in Dubai, Keanu (Drum), Bobby( Bass/Vocal), Gon (Keyboard/Vocal), Nina (Vocal), Lisa(Vocal) and Melrose(Vocal)

Roy Kelly - You are one of my guitar heroes. They way you shred the guitar either Ibanez or Gibson are awesome. Nice Sound, smooth, and the most important stylo bro. Roy Kelly rocks man. Keep it up Bro. Thank you for the Savatage's tune - Edge of Thorn, Dio's Dont Talk To Strangers, Bon Jovi's Bed of Roses. These three are killers bro. Of ya...your solo especially on Skid Row's I will Remember U is awesome ...It is straight to the heart man. WOOOOOH

Bobby - What a cool guy you are. Your bass line on every song is nice and really felt. I still remember the first time I saw you perform you are not this agile and lively. But look at you now, you are wild and entertaining to watch man. Maybe because you feel the power from me and yusof. You know what...my bro Yusof really like you man. Bobby rules. Thanks for the Snow Patrol. It is really cool.

Keanu - Another cool and fun guy. Lu memang ngam...What a powerful drummer you are. Thats reminds me of the late Randy Castillo of OZZY. Your drum sound is one of the reasons why ROCKSPIDERS sounds so good. NGAM.

Gon - I think you are a truly rock keyboardist. The moment you step in to be the member of ROCKSPIDERS, I know it already that you are good and would elevate the band to the next level. Oh man..look at you when performing Metallica's Seek N Destroy and , White Lion's You all I Need and the haunting Metallica's Wherever I may roam. It is awesome man. ROAMER, WANDERER, NOMAD, VAGABOND CALL ME WHAT YOU WILL......Thanks Gon.

Lisa - What a voice. Thank you for your heavy and growling voice. You really made my day with the tunes from Iron Maiden's The Trooper, Black Sabbath's Heaven and Hell, Pantera's Walk, Dio's Holy Diver and may more. You sing with a lot sincerity. I can feel it. Lisa rocks man. ( My apology to you because i dont have a copy of your picture at this time, but i will make sure to put you in once i got it)

Nina - What shall I say. Wow...you really rocks. I WILL REMEMBER YOU. You have the combination of sweet and high pitch voice.Thank you for many lovely tunes such as My Immortal, Bring Me To Life, We're Not Gonna take it, Paradise City, Welcome to The Jungle, Stranded , Down with the Sickness and of course I will Remember U and many more. Your version of ANAK is really nice.

Melrose - WOW...your voice is really something and very special. I dont really know how to describe your voice but it is really special. Your rendition of Heart's Alone is fantastics, bombastics and AWESOME. It is straight to my heart. Can feel it. I think you are the only in any club scene that render Quite Riot's CUM ON FEEl THE NOIZE. Thanks to you.

Last but not least, I wish to express my deepest gratitude to ROCKSPIDERs for your music and friendships during my stay in Dubai. I can tell you right now, my life in Dubai will be boring without your guys. You guys really save me. Thank you very much and really appreciate it . Hopefully, I have a chance to meet you guys again in the future. Wish you all the best and keep rocking.

Definitely I will miss ROCKSPIDERS, Roy, Bobby, Gon, Keanu, Lisa, Nina and Melrose. MISS U MAN. Rockspiders will always be in a special place in my heart.

Especially to my brother, RoyKelly, Thank you for the Ibanez. I will hang it on the wall just like what you see in Hard Rock Cafe.

Keep well and Take Care.

Jake.