About Rinto Harahap
Lived 1949 – 2015 (aged 65). Rinto Harahap was an Indonesian singer and composer.
Rinto Harahap (10 March 1949 – 9 February 2015) was an Indonesian musician and ballad singer. Between 1969 and 2014 he composed more than 500 songs.
Personal life Harahap was of Batak heritage and had an elder brother Erwin. In 1969, together with Erwin, Charles Hutagalung and Reynold Panggabean he founded a band named The Mercy's.
Harahap died of spinal tumor aged 65 in Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. He was survived by his wife, Lily Kuslotita, and children Cindy, Ratna and Aci.
Discography Kami Mengenang Rinto Harahap (2015)
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Who was Rinto Harahap?
Indonesian musician
When was Rinto Harahap born?
Rinto Harahap was born on 10 March 1949 in Sibolga.
When did Rinto Harahap die?
Rinto Harahap died on 9 February 2015 in Singapore.
What was Rinto Harahap's occupation?
Rinto Harahap was a singer and composer.
What nationality was Rinto Harahap?
Rinto Harahap was Indonesian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rinto Harahap. https://biography.guide/rinto-harahap/
MLA: "Rinto Harahap." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rinto-harahap/.
Chicago: "Rinto Harahap." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rinto-harahap/.
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