Rahim Maarof is a prominent Malaysian singer‐songwriter and rock/pop artist, born on September 24, 1955. He rose to fame in the late 1970s as a solo pop act and later fronted the rock band Whitesteel in the late 1980s before returning to solo performance �. discogs.com +14 🎶 Career Highlights Nicknamed the “Godfather of Rock” in Malaysia, his powerful vocals and signature long curly hair draw comparisons to Michael Bolton �. malaymail.com Major hits include “Cinta Kristal”, “Usang”, “Istana Menanti”, “Lizawati”, “Jangan Kau Rayu”, and **“Dir”** �.