The Sun () is a Thai heavy metal and alternative rock band whose popularity peaked between 1996 and 1998. It was formed by two members of the rock band Stone Metal Fire in 1996 and has since released three studio albums.
History In 1996, a year after the rock band Stone Metal Fire split up, two of its members—vocalist Pathompong "Pong" Sombatpiboon and guitarist Jakkarin "Pop" Daungmaneerattanachai, formed the Sun.ตำนานชีวิต 'โป่ง หินเหล็กไฟ' อีกหนึ่งร็อกสตาร์ที่เคยอยู่ทั้ง GRAMMY-RS จากโซดา ถึงเดอะซัน They were joined by Filipino drummer Selvester Lester C. Esteban and finally added bassist Phithak Srisang, who had played with Sombatpiboon in the Olarn Project.
The band released their self-titled debut album the same year they formed, through RS Promotion. They followed it with เสือ สิงห์ กระทิง แรด two years later. In 2000, the Sun issued their third studio album, ถนนพระอาทิตย์, this time on Bakery Music.
Band members Current Pathompong "Pong" Sombatpiboon (ปฐมพงษ์ สมบัติพิบูลย์) – vocals Jakkarin "Pop" Daungmaneerattanachai (จักรรินทร์ ดวงมณีรัตนชัย) – guitar Phitak Srisang (พิทักษ์ ศรีสังข์) – bass Damrongsith "Pingpong" Srinak (ดำรงสิทธิ์ ศรีนาค) – drums
Past Selvester Lester C. Esteban – drums
Membership timeline
Discography The Sun (1996) เสือ สิงห์ กระทิง แรด (1998) ถนนพระอาทิตย์ (2000)
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