AKA (an abbreviation of Apotik Kali Asin, a pharmacy owned by the father of Ucok Harahap, where they were headquartered and practiced) were established in Surabaya on May 23,1967 with the initial formation of: Ucok Harahap (keyboard / vocal major), Syech Abidin (drums / vocals ), Soenata Cape Tanjung (main guitar / vocals), and Peter Wass (bass). Peter Wass replaced by Lexy Rumagit injured when grenades prepared for the group's stageshow at Ogle Eyes in Lumajang suddenly exploded and wounded him. In 1969, Lexy Rumagit Kaunang replaced by Arthur Kaunang.
Noteworthy, all AKA bass player are left-handed players