- Bodyslam (band)
Infobox musical artist
Name = Bodyslam
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Background = group_or_band
Years_active = 1996 – Present
Origin =Bangkok, Thailand
Genre =Acoustic rock Pop rock (on La-On band)Alternative rock Post-hardcore Pop punk Emo
Label = Music Bugs,GMM Grammy
Current_members = Athiwara Khongmalai (อาทิวราห์ คงมาลัย, Toon) Thanachai Tantrakul (ธนชัย ตันตระกูล, Yod) Thanadol Changsawek (ธนดล ช้างเสวก, Pid) Suchuch Chaneed (สุชัฒติ จั่นอี๊ด, Chad)
Past_members = Jessada Laddachayaporn (เจษฎา ลัดดาชยาพร, Pan) Ratthapol Pannachet (รัฐพล พรรณเชษฐ์, Pao) Pongsrit Inthasiri (พงษ์สฤษฎิ์ อินทศิริ, Not) Bundit Makomol (บัณฑิต มาโกมล, Pop) Kritsakorn Phumrat (กฤษกร ภูมิรัตน, Krit)|Bodyslam is a popular
Thai rock band during the 2000s. It is best known by the voice of the leading vocal, Athiwara Khongmalai, nicknamed Toon, who also composed a majority of its songs. The band also did most of the music arrangements. As of 2007, it has released four albums, the latest one being "Save My Life".Current members are (Thai and nickname in parenthesis):
* Athiwara Khongmalai (อาทิวราห์ คงมาลัย, Toon):lead vocals
* Thanachai Tantrakul (ธนชัย ตันตระกูล, Yod):guitar
* Thanadol Changsawek (ธนดล ช้างเสวก, Pid):bass guitar
* Suchuch Chaneed (สุชัฒติ จั่นอี๊ด, Chad):percussion History
The band was once named La-On (Thai ละอ่อน), meaning kids or younger people in Northern
dialect ofThai language . Then the six-member band entered a band music competition for high school students "Hot Wave Music Awards" in 1996 and grabbed the top prize out of nearly a hundred bands. The band was quickly signed with Music Bugs label and released a self-titledalbum in 1997. It is apop-rock album and is best remembered for a very popular song then "Dai Rue Plao" (ได้หรือเปล่า). The band members played in alakorn "Thep Niyai Nai Sano" (เทพนิยายนายเสนาะ) and involved with soundtracks of the lakorn. A soundtrack album was released in 1997.The band returned in 2002 with the new name Bodyslam due to the shift to heavier rock music. Only three of the original six members remained. Their first album under the new name (also self-titled) was successful. They follow in 2003 with the second album "Drive" which enjoy equally success. They won Channel
[V] Thailand Music Video Awards for favorite group for the MV "Plai Thang". [ [http://www.siamzone.com/music/news/index.phtml?id=1777 Channel V Thailand Music Video Awards #3 results (in Thai)] ]After their second album, the band saw many changes. They left the Music Bug label and signed with Genie Records label of
GMM Grammy , Thailand largest label. Ratthapol Pannachet, nicknamed Pao, the guitarist left the band for a solo career (with an album in November 2005). Bodyslam then became a 4 piece band, their long time drummer Chad was finally given an official place on the band roster and now actively appears in MV's, Posters and Album covers while also being credited on the Album sleeves. The 4th member was Yod a guitarist brought in to replace Pao, although not as outgoing as Pao and appearing quite shy, he's become loved by the fans. The bands third album "Believe" was released in April 2005 and made them one ofGMM Grammy 's premier bands, they also embarked on a long tour of concerts taking up most of 2005 and some of 06'. They won 4th Fat Awards for Favorite Album and "Khwam Chuea" as Song of The Year. [ [http://www.siamzone.com/music/news/?id=2816 Fat Awards #4 results (in Thai)] ] They released their 4th album "Save my life" on September 15th 2007 with a major concert in Bangkok to follow in early in October.The success of their new CD has brought an even bigger fanbase for Bodyslam and they are one of the most popular bands in Thailand at the moment. They won Season Awards for the best rock group, best rock album "Save My Life", and best rock song "Yahpid" in March 2008. [ [http://www.siamzone.com/music/news/index.php?id=3896 Season Awards #20 Results] , Siam Zone]Lines-Up
La-On
* Athiwara Khongmalai (อาทิวราห์ คงมาลัย, nickname Toon):
lead vocals
* Ratthapol Pannachet (รัฐพล พรรณเชษฐ์, Pao):guitar (currently a solo artist)
* Thanadol Changsawek (ธนดล ช้างเสวก, Mayom or Pid):bass guitar
* Pongsrit Inthasiri (พงษ์สฤษฎิ์ อินทศิริ, Not):synthesizer
* Bundit Makomol (บัณฑิต มาโกมล, Pop): guitar
* Kritsakorn Phumrat (กฤษกร ภูมิรัตน, Krit):percussion (currently aDJ for radio station)In "Thep Niyai Nai Sano" the band also featured Jessada Laddachayaporn (เจษฎา ลัดดาชยาพร, Pan) as lead vocals. He is now with the band, Basher.Bodyslam ("Bodyslam" and "Drive")
* Athiwara Khongmalai (อาทิวราห์ คงมาลัย, Toon):
lead vocals
* Ratthapol Pannachet (รัฐพล พรรณเชษฐ์, Pao):guitar
* Thanadol Changsawek (ธนดล ช้างเสวก, Pid):bass guitar Discography
La-On
* "La-On" (ละอ่อน) (1997)
* "Thep Niyai Nai Sano" soundtrack album (เทพนิยายนายเสนาะ) (March 1998)Bodyslam
* "Bodyslam" (2002)
* "Drive" (2003)
* "Believe" (April 2005)
* "Save My Life" (September 2007)Famous Songs
A partial list of popular songs, together with translated name in bracket, and the album:
* "Dai Rue Plao" (ได้หรือเปล่า) [Can You Do It?] – La-On
* "Akat" (อากาศ) [Air] – Bodyslam
* "Yam" (ย้ำ) [Again] – Bodyslam
* "Ngom Ngai" (งมงาย) [Gullible] – Bodyslam
* "Khwam Suesad" (ความซื่อสัตย์) [Honesty] – Drive
* "Plai Thang" (ปลายทาง) [Destination] – Drive
* "Wun Wai" (หวั่นไหว) [Anxious] – Drive
* "Khob Fa" (ขอบฟ้า) [Horizon] – Believe
* "Khon Thee Thuk Rak" (คนที่ถูกรัก) [The Person That Got Loved] – Believe
* "Khwam Chuea" (ความเชื่อ) [Believe] – Believe (featuring Ad Carabao)
* "Raaw" (เรา) [We/Us] – Big Body Concert (Bodyslam andBig Ass )
* "YahPit" (ยาพิษ) [Poison] – Save My Life
* "Oak-Hak" (อกหัก) [Broken Heart] – Save My Life
* "Ying Roo Ying Mai Kao Jai" (ยิ่งรู้ยิ่งไม่เข้าใจ) [The More I Know, The More I Don't Understand] – Save My Life
* "Na Li Kaa Tai" (นาฬิกาตาย) [Broken Clock] – Save My Life
* "Kae Lup Dtaa" (แค่หลับตา) [Just Close Your Eyes] – Save My Life (featuring Panadda Roengwutti)References
* [http://www.eotoday.com/music/artists/th/laon/ eotoday.com La-On profile] (Thai)
* [http://www.eotoday.com/music/artists/th/bodyslam/ eotoday.com Bodyslam profile] (Thai)External links
* [http://www.ethaimusic.com/archives/bodyslam.php eThaiMusic.com Bodyslam lyrics and samples]
* [http://www.bodyslamfans.com/ BodySlamfans.com Bodyslam fan club]
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