John Gaisah

John Gaisah
Born
Lapius John Gaisah

(1955-04-08)8 April 1955
Kampong Sunsuron, Tambunan, Sabah
Died11 August 1981(1981-08-11) (aged 26)
Jalan Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Other namesTom Jones Of Sabah[1]
Occupations
Years active1971 - 1981
Children3
Musical career
GenresPop and World music
InstrumentVocals
LabelsKinabalu Recording
Bamboo Sound Recording Studio

Datuk John Gaisah (8 April 1955 – 11 August 1981) was a Kadazandusun artist in Sabah, Malaysia.[1] He competed in the national Bintang RTM competition in 1976, where he placed third. He was a versatile talent, being a singer, composer, lyricist, and musician.[1]

He was confirmed dead at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu after the car he was driving was involved in a road accident in Penampang on 11 August 1981.[1]

Among some of John Gaisah's songs are;[2]

  • Tolu Toun Pitongkiadan
  • Soira Osorou Ku
  • Mogot Daa Do Koyu Sanganu Dika
  • Kada Oku Nodi Soroho
  • Alicia Koupusan Ku
  • Kilung-kilungan
  • Miiniagal Do Sinsing
  • Taragang Rasuk
  • Kada Tokou Pogililihu
  • Oi Gidi
  • Logupon Ku I Romou Ku
  • Joget Tintod Do Mamanau

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Late John Gaisah recommended for posthumous award". theborneopost.com. 3 June 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  2. ^ "John Gaisah". www.discogs.com. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2025.