PCR Bands Directory

CACTUS BAND (circa 1973-1974): John Lesaca - lead guitar, Mon Vitan - keyboards, Marito Moreno - drums, Jojo de Lara - bass, Debbie Donnelly - lead vocals, Rose Donnelly - leave vocals, Milo Gadi - vocals, Jujie Agudo - vocals, Jun Javier - flute, sax and Romy San Jose - trombone. CALYPSO BOYS: Regulars at Darigold Jamboree in the late 50’s. CARDINALS (formerly Chosen Few of Gapo): +Tottie Gschwind (drums, deceased 2019).... (see photos) CAROLERS: Regulars at Darigold Jamboree in the late 50’s. CARPELA BAND (1970-1973, performed at THE PLAZA in Makati): Rudy Carpela (leader, guitar, piano, vibes), Edgar Pagalilauan (bass, vocals), Rudy "Boy" Fernandez (drums, vocals), Rito Lanuza (guitar), Cathy Soriano (vocals) and Girly Sanchez (vocals). CARPELA BAND (1973-1975, performed at THE HOTEL FIESTA PALACE in Mexico city & then toured all the famous beach resorts in Mexico): Rudy Carpela (leader, guitar, piano, vibes), Edgar Pagalilauan (bass, vocals), Jimmy (drums, vocals), Cesar Gimeno (guitar) and Lenny Lorenzana (vocals). CARPETBAGGERS (2nd generation). Pong Santos, Tong Santos, Louie Villacorta and Boy Amante. Later joined by Noy Villanueva, Ernie Santiago and Mante Flores. CASBELL BAND: Jaime,Boyet, Jun Espanol (guitar), Arman de la Rea (drums) & Lito Callueng (vocals). (see photo) CASTAWAYS: Jun Roque (lead guitar), Ben Songco (keyboard), Alvin de Guzman (rhythm guitar), Rene Arellano (bass guitar), Arthur Fajardo (drummer), Danny Jimeno (vocals) and Jimmy Yap (manager). (see photo) CAT TAIL (70s Guam-Hawaii): Jeff Jereza (drums), Robert Cabbadu (bass)......... (see photos) CELTICS (formerly Wonderers 60s): Original members were Rey Sanchez (lead guitar), Jojo Yrure - drums, Gener Velasquez - bass, Eleazar Lopez– 2nd rhythm and Gani Barreto – rhythm and 2nd lead. Added later Abe Tanada (keyboards). (see photos) CENSORED BAND (played at 9 teeners, Shirley Gorospe Show, Nite Owl Dance Party with Lito Gorospe and The Shirley Gorospe Show, from 1963 thru 1968): Ephraim Parulan (drummer, now residing in Lakewood California managing his own Band The Purple Gem band), Boy Laico (Vocals, still gigging in the Philippines), Alex (rhytmn guitar), Willie (lead guitar) and Mike (bass guitar). CHAOS BAND (Punk Rock Band): Potit Mangali (deceased) - Lead Vocal, Tommy Tanchanco - Lead Guitar, Manny Pascual - Bass Guitar and Fer Solver - Drums. CHECKMATES (60s): (see photo) CHILD'S EXIT (mid-60s): Manny Briones - lead guitar; Jun Coburubias - vocals; Danny Tavike - bass guitar & Dale Garcia - keyboard. CHILD'S EXIT (late 60's): Jun Cobarrubias-Vocals; Manolo Briones-Lead Guitar/Vocals; Mike Anonuevo-Guitar/Keyboard/Vocals; Danny Tabique-Bass/Vocals; Jaime Felipe-Keyboard & Tito Evardoni-Drums CHILD OF MORNING (1971- 73): Sammy Climaco (lead), Jess Garcia (drummer, eventually joined Hot Dog), Chito Limcaoco (Rythmn), Butch Ramiscal (bass), Gina Montes (vocals-eventually joined Hot Dog), Stel Climaco (vocals), Boot Madrid (vocals), Vic Caingat (trumpet), Jun Javier (saxohone) and Benny Yumol (keyboards). Regular at the Wells Fargo, Reno's and Flame Restaurant. (see photos) CHOCOLATE CAKE (70s): (see photo) CHOICE '69 BAND (1969-1970): Jun Lucas (keyboards), Ben Valventa (vocals, the Trini Lopez of the Philippines), Pete de Jesus (lead guitar), Jess Dungan (vocals/bass guitar), Noel Valventa (drums) & Cindy Caberte (vocals). CHOICE CUTS (1983-84) - Vocals: Alex Fernandez,Egdon San Luis,Tota Mendes,Rose Lualhati,Nancy Ramos; Guitar/Vocals: Totie Pahimulin; Keyboards: Alfon Jimenez; Bass Guitar/Vocals: Elmer Justalero as well as Jim Serrano; Drums: Tito Evardoni and on Sax/Flute: King Esteban. The band had performed at the following places: Silahis Hotel at Roxas Blvd., Siete Pecados in Westin Phil.Plaza & at the Grand Palace in Singapore. (see photo) CHOSEN FEW: Managed by Epoy Pangilinan, Cash Manalang - bass/vocals (replaced Willie Señoran in 1970), Sonny Tolentino - rhythm/keyboards/vocals, Dodi Tan - drums/vocals, Boy Camara - lead vocalist, Mon Laqui - lead guitar, Bob Lesaca - lead guitar (took over when Mon Laqui quit the band). Willie Señoran was the original bass player when Cash took over. (see photos) CHOSEN FEW (Gapo 70s): +Tottie Gschwind (drums, deceased) .... (see photo) CHOSEN PEOPLE (1980-1982): Elmer Justalero, Bodie Cruz, Fernando Balagtas, Tony Magaling, Johnny Jimenez, Gerry Gaza, Popoy, Bing Wenceslao & Marie Balagtas. (see photo) CHUBIBOS TRIO(2011): Elmer Justalero, Ness Quiroz & Jess Domingo. CINDERELLA: Snaffu Rigor-drums, Quito Colayco, Yolly Samson-vocal, Bob Guzman-lead guitar, Guy Ilacad-bass guitar, Chuck Llarina-rhythm guitar & Sunny Ilacad-keyboards. (see photos) CINDERELLAS: (see photo) CIRCLES BAND (Gapo 1976): Mandy Disu (lead guitar) (see photos) CIRCUS BAND: Gerry Paraiso - piano, Boy Katindig - organ, Rudy Lozano - lead guitar, + Walter Calinawan - drums/percussions (passed away in early 90s), Jerry Gamboa - bass guitar and the singers were; Tillie Moreno, Ceres Jacinto, Jacqui Magno, Pat Castillo, Beth "Baby" Katindig, Henry Tongson, Richard Tan, Basil Valdez, Hajji Alejandro & Pabs Dadivas. Dani Boogie also became the band percussionist. The group was managed by Atek Jacinto. (see photos) CLEAN FUN (1969-1972): They started as Pan de Sal w/ Ritchie Razon (Bob's younger bro) as the original guitarist, Colby de la Calzada on bass, Uly Avante on drums & lead vocals; Ray-an Fuentes (later w/ the New Minstrels) and joined as vocalist in '72 and also, Fred Belling (lead/rhythm). Clean Fun band was a core part of an elite family of bands which included Destiny, Aunt Irma & Mother Earth where talents were shared/shuffled for musical pursuits more than anything else. Circa 1973 members; Gabe Ascalon-guitar, Lito Guanco-keyboards, Colby de la Calzada-guitar, Marty-guitar, Say Melgazo-bass, Uly Avante-drums & Ray-an Fuentes-vocals. Paul Chua also played rhythm guitar with both Clean Fun & Pan De Sal bands and sang lead-backup vocals. CLOCKWISE (1976-1985, based in SF Bay Area): Jimmy Reyes - Lead guitar; Rey Alarcon - Bass guitar; Bernadette Kelly - Keyboards; Wally Alarcon - Drums; and Nora Cruz - Singer. (see photo) CLODS (60s): Poldy Aranzamendez (guitar).... (see photo) CLUBMEN: Teody Y. COLLAGE (70s SF-based group): Ferdinand Magallanes (keyboards, vocals), Robert Cabbadu (bass/vocals), Paul Samson (bass/vocals).... (see photos) CONCHITA & the FAR EAST BAND: Ramon Ibe (lead guitar)Jun Ibe, Romie Ibe... (see photo) CONNECTION BAND: (see photo) CONSTELLATIONS: (see photo) CONTROVERSY BAND (1980 SF,Calif.): JUN, LEVY, PEPING & CHITO (see photo) COOL CHANGE (2016-2017): Elmer Justalero, Doc Danny Francisco, Endong De Mesa, Joel, Nick, Gina Ricaplaza, Vince, Paeng, Tony Samson & Randy. CORONETS: The original members were Cesar Manalili (lead guitar), Danny Silva (2nd lead), Boy Ordiales (rhythm guitar), B. Vasquez (bass guitar) & Danny Vasquez (drums). The second batch were Tony "Bangaw" Sanchez (lead guitar), Dodie Salinas (2nd lead guitar), Boy Ordiales (rhythm guitar), Bong Bernabe (bass guitar) & Sonny Abad (drums). The third batch were Tristan (lead guitar), Ipe (2nd lead), Rene Michida (rhythm guitar), Dodie Salinas (bass) & Boy Ordiales (drums). Recording era members were Cesar Manalili (lead guitar), Oscar Manalili (2nd lead), Errol 'Diego" Panaligan (rhythm/keyboards), Boy Ordiales (bass) & Noni O. (drums). Famous instrumental recorded songs were "Faithful Love" and "Manang Biday". (see photo) COSSACKS (a prelude to the Black Knights, 1962): Dante Gatchalian – lead guitar, Rick Mirador – rhythm guitar, Noel “Boy” Copiaco – bass guitar, George “Bogo” Cortez – drums. Mostly Instrumentals. COUNTDOWN: Danny (Tata Danny) Sulit - vocal, Arthur Valenzuela - vocal/percussions, Boyet - guitar, Nanding - bass guitar, Steve - keyboard, Badong - drums and Tony & Peter - trumpets. The band played at Acme Club in Olongapo City, RP and then, went to Japan for a long gig stint. (see photos) CRABB BAND (80s): Tony Dones (guitar) (see photo) CRITICAL AMNESIA (1989): Booch Yntela, Edart Parales, Jigz Redondo, Lito Esteban, Eva Angkico & Betty Valdez. (see photo) CROSSWINDS: Gual Benipayo – bass guitar/vocals CRUZETTES: Cesar Cruz (drums).............. (see photos) CRYSTALS (60s): Edgar Manansala (bass guitar), Rey Manansala (lead guitar), Willie Jacinto (drummer) & Cesar Cabacungan (rhythm guitar). (see photos) CURFEW BAND (80s LA-based group): Ansel Santiago (lead guitar), Fernando Fernando (percussions)... (see photo) CYCLE SPIRITS - this group was formed during the late 60's and has played at the "Ating Nayon", "Old West", "Flame", went abroad to South Korea, Japan ("Crazy Horse") and Hongkong ("Hongkong Convention Center" & "Ginza Club") & Macau. The members then were: *Gene Magbutay (bandleader, vocals, guitars, keyboards, flute, trumpet, tenor sax, & percussion). Gene is formerly a member of R.M. Manlapat's "Goldfingers" at "Pines Hotel" in Baguio City, "The Five Hawks" at the "The Garden" in Balibago, Pampanga, & "Just Us" Band at "The Pearl" in Olongapo City, "The Five Cards" at "Old West" & "Flame" in Roxas Boulevard. *Jess Magbutay (Gene's younger brother. vocal, keyboards & synthesizers, percussion, & drums) Jess is a former member of the "Just Us" at "The Pearl" in Olongapo City, "Sunflower's Children" at the "U & I" in Olongapo City, "Freedom Highway" at the "Frolic" also in Olongapo City, "The Five Hawks" at "The Garden" in Balibago, Pampanga, & "Five Cards" at "Old West" & "Flame" in Roxas Boulevard. At present, Jess is working as a solo vocal-keyboardist in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan. *Phil Completo (lead guitar, vocals) has also worked & played with some other bands in Olongapo City before becoming a member of the "Five Cards" & "Cycle Spirits". *Rey Torrevillas (bass guitar & vocals) has been with another band working in Vietnam before joining the "Cycle Spirits". * Sol Hison (Drums) was also with a different band and later join the "Cycle Spirits" in Tokyo. * Tony Jalandoni (former member of "The Downbeats") join the "Cycle Spirits" in Honkong. *Clifford Ho (vocal, bass, & keyboards) became bass guitarist of "The Howlers" and later, also join the "Cycle Spirits" in Hongkong. (see photos) CYCLONES (Jam Session and Dance-O-Rama days - early 60s): Bert Adriano, Bobby Ochangco, Nilo Noche, Johnny Murphy, Tito Arce and Millard Teopaco. CYCLONES (60s Gapo rock band): Marvin Rueda, Resty Fabunan .....