Mbah Surip

Mbah Surip (born Urip Achmad Ariyanto; 6 May 1949 – 4 August 2009) was an Indonesian singer. He was known for his singles "Tak Gendong" (I'll Carry) and "Bangun Tidur" (Wake up from sleep).

Biography Mbah Surip was born Urip Achmadriyanto in May 1949 in Mojokerto, East Java.

He made several albums like Ijo Royo-Royo (The Green of the Green) in 1997, which was followed by another four records: Indonesia and Reformasi (Reform), both in 1998; Tak Gendong (I Carry You on My Back) in 2003 and Barang Baru (New Stuff) in 2004. He was buried on Tuesday night at 11:10 p.m. in a cemetery inside poet WS Rendra's art workshop compound in Depok, West Java.

Styles Mbah Surip had a dreadlocks hairstyle and reggae-style outfits. He was remembered for his laugh and tagline "I love you full".

Personal life Mbah Surip had four children named Tita, Varid, Risna and Ivo. Their initials formed TVRI, because he wanted to perform at TVRI.