PCR Bands Directory

ABET & THE RIVETS: Hubert “Abet” S. Co (drummer), Cesar Puyat (lead guitar), Eddie Santiago & Boying ABRAKADABRA: Alex Malillin (vox), Dyun Gases (vox), Jun Malillin (guitar/composer), Boy Espinosa (drums), Bobby La Madrid (bass) and Kriss Camua (keys). As of Jan. 2023, Dyun Gases now resides in Guam, Boy Espinosa is in Japan, Kriss Camua in Manila/still playing with Kooljacks band and the rests have already departed such Alex, Jun & Bobby. (see photos) ACOUSTICS (60s): Rudy (lead guitar), Gerry (rhythm), Abet (bass), Mario (drums), Rody (organ) & Jing (vocals). (see photo) ACROSONICS (the band was based in Metro Manila before moving to Japan): Jessie Ramos-lead guitar, Herson "Boy" Ramos-keyboard, Alex Macatlang-vocals, Rey Pili-bass and Nestor "Tong" Malapitan-drummer (now based in Houston, Texas). (see photos) AcroVibrations: Nestor Malapitan (drums)..... (see photo) ACID (1970-1972, regular of saturday edition of STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN, ABS CBN channel 2): Ricky frias- percussion and band manager; Tonie Bufete- lead guitar and vocals; Cesar Frias- drums; Willie Boy Pineda later Lito Guanco- keyboards and Tammy Marasigan - bass. (see photos) ADLIBS an instrumental band which was started and managed in 1962 by Mr. Pimentel of Bacood, Sta. Mesa, Manila. The members were: Anthony Caranceja – Lead Guitar; Tito Villamarin - Rhythm Guitar; Boy Pimentel - Rhythm Guitar; Boyie Abola - Bass Guitar; Ago Enrile - Drums (Versatiles); and Edgar Inocentes – Drums (Rampage) The band, although promising and having appeared on the TV show Night Owl, was short-lived. It was disbanded the following year 1963. ADVISORS (played funky & soul music at Rhino's Club during the early 70s by Dewey Blvd.): Sammy Magaway-bass trumpet/band leader, Ting Bernabe-vocal (later joined the Bits N Pieces), Henry Esporlas-bass/keyboard, Ernie"Pie" Amisola-lead guitar, Joey Nachor-trumpet/flute/vocal and Bobot Guerrero (formerly with Beatjacks and JDLC)-drummer. Roberto "Roby" Caraveo replaced Ting Bernabe as a vocalist before the band went to Europe then to Scandinavia. (see photos) ADVISORS (Europe 80s): Joey Nachor, Sammy Magaway, Henry Esporlas, Willie C., Art Cunanan.... (see photos) AFTERBIRTH (regular at the Flames nite club): Boy Camara (vocals), Caloy Rufo (lead guitar), Winston Raval (keyboards), Jun Lucas (bass guitar), Nick Boogie (percussions). (see photo) AFTERBIRTH (2nd generation): Ivan Joseph (vocals), Caste (drums), Winston Raval (keys).... (see photo) AFTERMATH: Bert Tuason, Ben Umali, Art Umali, AIRBORN: Henry Katindig, Willie Revillame, Boy Capili, Norman (troop), Dani Boogie (percussions), Nancy and Lee Aytona. Dani Boogie is now tending a business in Dagupan City, Pangasinan and if ever there is a gig he's very much available. AIRWAVES: Gary Perez, Jun Lopito, Gil Cruz & Joey Smith. ALAMID: JD Santo Tomas, D. Facelo, G. Ignacio ALLIED CONFEDERATES (formerly FRILONS based in Quezon City): Noli Petelo – lead guitar, Nonoy Rabelas – 2nd lead/rhythm, Ed Calma – bass, Chito Mejia – drums, and Nick Boogie – guest drummer. ALOHA: ALL STAR BAND (circa late 60’s - early 70’s): Jimmy Borja - synthesizer (deceased), Manny Mangundayao - 1st lead, Max Montalban (middle)- bass guitar, Manny de Guzman - rhythm guitar & J. Doe - drummer. Played around Metro Manila disco bars and private parties. (see photo) ALTAR BOYS (late 50s): Ernie Espiritu, Emil Caballero AMAZONS (all girl band): Eva Mendez (lead guitar), Amy Mendez (drums/bass), Bella Bongapat (bass), Cora Cascante (rhythm) and Precy (keyboards). AMBASSADORS Guam (1965-1967): Jimmy Solarzon (lead guitar/vocals), Joe "Willie" Yumang (vocals/guitar), Lando Yumang (bass), Ed Pastrana (guitar/vocals), Jeffrey Jereza & Roger Jereza (alternating on drums, both left-handed drummer). Others who became members of Ambassadors were: Danilo "Boy Titay" Vicenter, Norman Lemme, Scarlet Wagas, Ben Yanto, Arthur Burlingame, Tinoy Furuc, Celia Furuc, etc. (see photos) AMBASSADORS Manila (1968-73): Elmer C. Justalero Bassist Manager, Danny Justalero Keyboards, Bonnie Refumanta Lead (now deceased), Carlos Romero & Ernie Ocmer Drums (now deceased). 2nd gen included Sunny Boy Lagmay & Boyet de Guzman. In Sept. 1968, the band went to South Vietnam for six months gigs. Upon returning to Manila, the band played at Showcase Club, Buendia Makati, Bayside Club, Flame, Wells Fargo and Fishers Club Roxas Blvd. On April 1971, the band went to Japan - Tokyo, Yokohama & Kyushu. Mid-1973 they disbanded. (see photos) AMBIVALENT CROWD: Pol Enriquez, Celeste Legaspi, Cynthia Patag, Gigi Escalante, Mae Cendana, Pinky Marquez and Berg Villapando (vocal/lead guitar)p> AMO BAND (1986): Arnel Pineda - vocals, Mckoy Alcantara - vocals, Ulysses Ablang - 2nd guitar, Loy Daza - lead guitar, Elmer Palermo - keyboards, Jerry Nalasa - saxophone & Lito Ablang - drums. (see photo) AMULETS - headed by Tony Anacan lead guitarist now based in Hawaii. Danny Pacheco vocalists now based in New York. Lou Cifra 2nd lead and vocalist (deceased). Johnny Castilla bass player now based in Canada. and Boy Tolentino drummer (session musician). The group played regularly in Dance O Rama during the time of Ms Boots Anson and Mr. Pete Roa. ANAKBAYAN (1971-1977): +Edmond Fortuno (deceased) - drum, +Sonny Tolentino (deceased) - bass guitar, Alex Cruz - saxophone, +Bing Labrador (deceased) - keyboard, +Vic Naldo (deceased) - lead guitar and +Marlon Ilagan on bass (deceased) (see photos) ANAK DALITA (1970): Gordon Geraldo on lead guitar, Ramon Leoncio on keyboards, Boy Atay on bass, King Lacson on drums/vocals, Boy Ramos on vocals and lastly, Eddie Bacani on vocals. Anak Dalita was short lived and was a jam band with musicians from King Lacson's West Avenue neighborhood. King Lacson now lives in Los Angeles area and rides around in his VTwin motorcycle. ANNIE & the FILIPINOS: Arthur Cunanan (lead guitar)........... (see photos) APOCALYPSE (1973-1974): Sammy Climaco (lead), Louie Lopez (bass), Alex Reyes (drums), Gina Montes (vocals-eventually joined Hot Dog), Stel Climaco (vocals), Mon Garcia (vocals) Vic Caingat (trumpet), Rod Hilario (Saxophone /flute), Benjie Bautista (strings), and Benny Yumol (keyboards). Regular at the Wells Fargo, Reno's and Flame Restaurant. APO or Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society: Danny Javier, Boboy Garovillo & Jim Paredes. (see photos) AQUARIUS: Boy Yamat (vocals).... (see photo) ARCH-EAGLES (formed by Ateneo & La Salle members): Kit Samson (lead guitar), Butch Marco (guitar), Angel Rovira (bass), Jimmy Araneta (vocals) & Boy Pantoja (drums). Later on, Vit Villavicencio became the keyboardist. Jimmy Araneta had an “Eric Burdon” voice so we did a lot of “ANIMALS” music but later replace Cholo Santiago. Butch Marco left, Kit Samsom became the rhythm guitarist and Verg Villapando as the lead guitarist. Others members came aboard such as Billy Cabal and Jake Arellano on bass. The Arch-Eagles later on became Up From Down Under band and then later on changed to Birth Of The Cool. AREA ONE (2006): John Lesaca (acoustic guitar/vocals), Cash Manalang (bass/vocals), Benjie Santos (drums), Carlo Gaa (keys) & Roy Montagre (lead guitar). (watch video) ASIN (folk group): The original members were Mike Pillora, Lolita Carbon & +Cesar "Saro" Banares (deceased). Pendong Aban joined the group later. (see photos) ASSEMBLY: Sammy Climaco (lead), Louie Lopez (bass), Alex Reyes & Manny Salvador (drums), Bobby Domingo, Rory Domingo, Bambi Bonus (replaced by Vernie Varga), Stel Climaco (vocals), Vic Caingat (trumpet / trombone), Ernie Santos (trumpet), Rod Hilario (Saxophone/flute), Benjie Bautista (strings), and Benny Yumol (keyboards). This group was the first band to play at Siete Pecados in 1975 then performed at Goodwood Park Hotel in Singapore. ASTRONUTS: Omy Clemente - Lead Guitar/Vocals; Manny Sta. Maria - Lead Vocals; Jun Lituco - Falsetto Vocals/Rhythm; Freddie Viray - Bass/Vocals; Danny Jose - Drummer/Vocals; Linda - Female Vocalist. The band had toured Vietnam in 1969 under the agency of Nick De Marco of the USA Promotions. They played all over: Nah TRang, Phan Rang, etc., & was based in Danang. (see photos) ATOMS (founded in 1966): The original members were Serafin "Apin" Parayno (vocals/keyboard), Rey Aficial (rythmn guitar), Roddy Penalosa (drummer, lead vocals), Manolo Penalosa (bass, lead vocals), William Penalosa (vocals, lead guitar), Rey Samano (vocals/bass - joined in later, 1968), Sonny Calagian (vocals/keyboard - joined in 1969 as replacement for Apin Parayno who joined the Moonstrucks on the way to Japan as their organist as wel as vocals also). The band was also managed by Mrs. Vitan. ATTRACTION: Ruel Sulit, Ross Bernabe, Archie Braza, Louie, Patrick of Hi Jinks & Nestor Hepacio Sr. AUNT IRMA: Genaro (Gin) Gońi, Renato (Nato) Cornejo and Jaime (Jim) Sarthou. Other members included on guitar "Sonny" Peckson (later to become "Little Rock" of DZRJ), Uly Avante on drums, Sam Sen on bass and Nitto Palacios who later managed Advent Call. AW TRANSIT: Jun Caberte (lead guitar)...... (see photos) AXIZ (80s): Ramon Chunaco (lead vocals).... (see photo)