# David Arumugam

Dato’ Thiagarajan K.R. Arumugam (born 3 May 1950), known by his stage name David Arumugam, is a Malaysian musician and singer who is one of the founding members of the band called Alleycats. He is the elder brother of Loganathan Arumugam. On 12 February 2009, David Arumugam was conferred the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) award which carries the title of " Dato' " in conjunction with the Sultan of Pahang's 78th birthday on 24 October 2008.

## Early life

David and his brother Loga were exposed to music-making through their mother, radio announcer and Carnatic classical singer, who would often bring them along to her performance sessions; particularly in town halls. Such experiences instilled a strong passion in him to play music at a very young age. He often played truant in school to do rehearsals with a band that he performed with his friends, and he eventually quit school at the age of 17 because "history and geography was not helping me in my music."

## Honours

* Malaysia :
** Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM) (2008)
* Pahang :
** Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato' (2008)

## Discography

Terima Kasih ("Thank You") (6455 505)
* Released: 1979
* Format: Record, cassette
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Singles: Terima Kasih, Jika Kau Bercinta Lagi
Penyanyi ("The Singer") (6444 509)
* Released: 1979
* Format: Record, cassette
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Singles: Cahaya Keinsafan
Dapatkah ("Could ...?") (6345 125)
* Released: 1980
* Format: Record, cassette
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
The Alleycats – Kuching ("cat") (6345 146)
* Released: 1981
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Singles: Andainya Aku Pergi Dulu, Gerimis Senja, Sekuntum Mawar Merah Sebuah Puisi
Alleycats 4 (6345 136)
* Released: 1981
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Singles: Kisah Kau Dan Aku, Hingga Akhir Nanti
Alleycats – 6 Kuching ("Six Cats") (6345 158)
* Released: 1982
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
Alleycats 7 (812276-1)
* Released: 1983
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
Drama Kehidupan ("Life Drama") (818579-1)
* Released: 1984
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
Kerana ("Because") (824158-4)
* Released: 1984
* Format: cassette
* Label: Philips Polygrame Records
Suara Kekasih ("Voice of Lover") (824 863-1)
* Released: 1985
* Label: Philips Polygrame Records
Sampaikan Salam ("Send My Regards") (826841-1)
* Released: 1986
* Label: Philips Polygrame Records
Alleycats 12 (830823-1)
* Released: 1986
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
Aku Kerinduan ("I'm Missing Someone") (834 029-4)
* Released: 1987
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
Suatu Pengertian ("An Understanding")
* Released: 1988
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Producer: Eric Yeo
Tetap Merindu
* Released: 1989
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Producer: Eric Yeo
Dilema Sekuntum Cinta
* Released: 1989
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Producer: Eric Yeo
C.I.N.T.A.
* Released: 1990
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Producer: Eric Yeoh
Selagi Tangis Belum Berakhir
* Released: 1991
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Producer: Eric Yeo & Alleycats
Untukmu
* Released: 1992
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Producer: The Alleycats & Aman
Alleycats 20
* Released: 1993
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Producer: Eric Yeoh & The Alleycats
Alleycats 21
* Released: 1996
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Producer: Razman
Alleycats 22
* Released: 1997
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Producer: Razman
Kucing Lorong
* Released: 1998
* Label: Philips Polygram Records
* Producer: Eric Yeoh
Alleycats 2001
* Released: 2000
* Label: Universal Music
* Producer: M. Nasir
Interpretasi
* Released: 2002
* Label: Universal Music
* Producer: Bell
Tangga-Tangga Ke Pintu Bahagia
* Released: 2004
* Format: CD
* Label: Universal Music
* Producer: Boon Tan & M. Nasir
Rasa
* Released: 2006
* Label: Universal Music
* Producer: Eddy Marzuki & Adnan Abu Hassan

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Estet | Himself |
| 2011 | Nasi Lemak 2.0 | Curry Master |
| 2012 | Hantu Gangster | Arulkumar |
| 2013 | Banglasia | Raja Luk Luk |
| 2021 | Budak Kripto | Himself |
| 2022 | Nasi Lemak 1.0 | Curry Master |
| 2024 | Baik Punya Ah Long | Kumar Kodiaq |