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Gooppy drums9/19/2023 Since 1989, as a member of Georgia, Ghapi has performed at a variety of night clubs and holiday resorts: Chillers They were not only famous for their outstanding public performances, but were also held in high regard as individual session musicians. Georgia rapidly won the reputation of one of South Africa’s most versatile bands. In 1989 the brothers decided to break away and the group, Georgia, was formed. Ghapi’s career kicked off in 1983 as a member of the family group, Love Corporation. All the above mentioned products were released by his company. Ghapi is not only a singer, writer, composer and drummer of note, but also manages his own record company, Rock Till You Drop Records. Dilana was so impressed with Ghapi’s energetic performance, that she invited him with his entire band to perform with her in Afghanistan during August 2010. Ghapi wrote and composed the song Idol which was performed by the winner of the Idols competition, Dewald Louw.ĭuring April and May 2010, Ghapi toured through South Africa with “The Queen of Rockstar Supernova, Dilana”. Since Sunday, 26 August 2006, Ghapi’s name regularly appeared in the media. I adapted the spelling in such a way that it forms a unique word.” “My name must be as authentic as my hair, and what could be better than my own nickname. As a baby he was a real busy body and his father named him after the lively little fish. The name Ghapi is derived from Philip’s nickname, Guppy. Ghapi III, his first Gospel album was released July 2013. Ghapi also features on the Naranjo album, Saints & Sinners (released 2010), as well as, Steyn & Ghapi, Unlimited (released 2011). His first DVD, also titled In Die Diepkant In was released in March 2007,the CD, Wie Ek Is… was released 28 June 2008, and the latest CD, Rock it ! was released 1 July 2009. Six of Ghapi’s music videos are currently broadcast on MK89 and kykNET. A variety of the songs on this CD are played on radio stations countrywide and even a German radio station deemed it fitting to add some of the songs to their play list. Ghapi’ s first CD, In die Diepkant In, was launched during KKNK 2005. Most people got to know Ghapi between 19 as the singer and drummer for the group Georgia. With thirty one years of experience, Ghapi is no newcomer to the music industry. The song Wens reached number six on the OFM charts and Dis net jy number eight on the Bay FM charts. Ghapi’s I like it reached the number five position on the Kovsie FM charts. Ghapi has already had four number one hits: In die Diepkant In, Ek wil jou hê, Dis net jy and Wie ek is. Ghapi’s unique ability to communicate with the audience and the way in which he involves the audience in his performances, places him in a league of his own. Ghapi and his three piece band quickly won the reputation as the new Afrikaans rock sensation. In January 2005 Ghapi was introduced to the public. Presenter of the TV program: Food for Thought (TBN)Ī drummer that sings? Strange, but true! Ghapi is the huge man, with the huge voice and huge hairdo that plays up a storm on his huge drum kit!.Presenter of the TV program: Kos vir die Siel (Kruiskyk). Presenter of the TV program: Restaurante Toe (ASTV).Huisgenoot Tempo Toekenning winner 2006:.Rapport Vonk Afrikaanse Musiek Toekenning winner 2010:.Guppy to the foyer to play some more tunes to the delight of the staff, residents and families that were visiting. "We marched, playing to his doorway only to see a smiling Len Guppy, with his jaw nearly dropped to the floor! He was more than surprised! He promptly picked up his set of pipes that he keeps close to his bedside, and joined in a few tunes!īy this time, the hallways were filled with other residents listening in. He had no idea that within moments, the hallway would be filled with Scottish flair! "We quietly arrived and formed up in the hallway near his room. Guppy was now a member at Eastholme, with the help of his son and the administrators, we were more than thrilled to make a surprise visit on New Years Day to play for our friend," Lisa Hurtubise, Pipe Major, Callander Legion Pipes & Drums told BayToday. Guppy was a founding member of the Callander Legion Pipes & Drums many years ago, and was in fact, the Pipe Major. Len Guppy, 95, is that surprised resident! The Callander Legion Pipes & Drums were able to make a wonderful start to the New Year for an Eastholme Powassan resident. The Callander Legion Pipes & Drums with Mr.
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