Gombloh was a Surabaya legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose real name is Soedjarwoto. He was born in Tawangsari, Jombang, 12 Juli 1948, and grew up in Surabaya. His father, Slamet, was a chicken seller in Pasar Genteng (Genteng market), Surabaya, while his mother, Patukah, was a housewive. He got the nickname, Gombloh, when he was a little.