PCR Bands Directory

IBRAHYMN BAND (80s): Dyun Gases (guitar/vocals) (see photo) IDOLS (1960's combo): Eddie Bernardo - Lead guitar; Abet Bernardo - Rythm guitar; Tony Bernardo - Bass guitar; Romy Bernardo - Drums; and Jun Reyes - Vocals. IMMIGRANTS (Manila-based group, 70s): Olee Bernabe (vocals/flute) ..... (see photos) IMMIGRANTS (from Ontario, Canada, circa 1991): Mon Torralba - lead guitar (former Hotdog), Jun Vidal - drums, Kleigh Abuyuan - keyboards/lead vocal and Nato Buzon - bass guitar (former Rage Band managed by Atek Jacinto). (see photos) IMPACT BAND: (see photo) IMPERIALS (was formed by Boy de Guzman and Bobbit de Guzman on April 1962 in Bohol Avenue, Quezon City & it got the name Imperials from a Crhysler Imperial car which was boy's car at that time): The original members were Boy de Guzman (drummer-manager), Obeng Reyes (lead), Bobbit de Guzman (second lead), Matt Maturan (rhythm) and Jun de Guzman (bass). In 1968 Boy de Guzman formed a New Imperials composed of young musicians like Jun Caberte (lead), Bobby Laigo(vocals-drummer), Andy Caberte (keyboards), Monching Chan (rhythm), Jun de Guzman (bass) and Boy Posadas (lead singer). After the band toured Japan in 1969-1970, new personnel came on board such as Oscar Asor (keyboard) and Cholo Santiago (lead vocals). Others who played with the Imperials were Mon Burgos (Jetblacks), Rene Enriques (Hot-Dogs), Jun Alano (Boy K"), Toddy Y (Clubman), Ed Agdera (Birth Of The Cools), Francis Mandap (Jetblacks) and Gerry Lagman (vocals). Other former Imperials members and who are currently living in the United States Ponch Ruiz (vocals, Ramblers), Romy Rizaldo (vocals-percussion), Kiko Gatchalian, Jess Dungan (Mind's Interpretation), Nick Mamerto (bass-keyboard duet), Walter Pennington (Dynasouls/Hi-Jacks), Ike Tolentino (Enterprise). Members who are living abroad are Boy de Guzman (Virginia USA), Obeng Reyes (Virginia USA), Bobbit de Guzman (San Francisco, Calif.), Jun de Guzman (Sydney,Australia), Jun Caberte (Los Angeles,Calif.), Bobby Laigo (San Francisco Calif.), Andy CaberTe (San Diego Calif.), Monching Chan (Canada) and Boy Posadas (Los Angeles Calif.). (see photos) IMPERIALS BAND (80s): Noemi Ramo, Willi Rebano (see photo) IMPIYERNO (1967-1972): Rolly Roldan-Lead Guitar/Vocals; Mike Anonuevo-Keyboard/Vocals; Joey Aspiras-Bass/Vocals; Ray Rivera-Flute & Tito Evardoni-Drums. Other latter members were: George Memije-Bass/Vocals & Steve Cabigao-Keyboard/Harmonica/Vocals. (see photo) IMPOSSIBLES (70s): Bhoy Alquero..... (see photos) INTENSITY (formerly Rubbersounds, 9Teeners era): Jun Pobre (lead guitar), Boy Santos (keyboards), Mandy Sarne (vocals), Eddie M. (drums) & Tony Senco (bass). The horn section was composed of +Florante M. Sumague (trumpet, deceased) & Ador Sumague (trombone, now living in Laguna, Rizal RP. INTENSITY 6 (70s): Ponch Ruiz (guitar/vocals) .... (see photo) INTERCEPTORS: Ike Santiago INTROVOYS: (see photo) INTRUDERS: Jodie Evangelista – keyboards/vocals INTRUDERS (Guam 70s): Ben Suson (lead guitar)..... (see photo) INVINCIBLE GOV'T BAND (Gapo 1970): Willie "Ewett" Bonificaio (drums) ... (see photo) ITEM FIVE : Ruben Neri, Boy Zabat, +Rolly Generoso (deceased) and Tessie Melo (now in Germany). JACFERS: Rene Cristobal (band mgr.), Danny Yudon (lead guitar/vocals), Romy Yuson (bass/vocas), Lito Zabat (drums), Ernie Collantes (rhythm guitar), Rufo Beralder (2nd lead guitar) & Jun de Dios (road mgr.) (see photo) JAGUARS (Guam, 1965-1967): Tony Antonio (lead vocals), Oscar Galay (lead guitar/vocals), +Norman Lemme (rhythm/vocals, deceased), Lody Yanto (bass/vocals), Eddie Paguio (organ) & Cesar Jastillana (drums). JAGUARS (Guam 70s): (see photo) JAGUARS (80s Portland, Oregon): Bobot Guerrero, Nick Mamerto (see photos) JARGONS: (see photos) JASPERS (1st edition - Dario "Rio" Fajardo created the band for his back up group after winning the Harry Belafonte contest held at CBN Student Canteen early 60's): Dario Fajardo as lead singer; lead guitarist Felix Garcia Jr.; rhythm gtr Rudy Garcia; acoustic bass ???; conga player Jojo. Jess Jocson did some session on bass until Nestor Pangilinan took over for good. JASPERS (2nd Generation was formed in mid-60's & debuted at Executive Arms Hotel Chamber disco bar 1966): Vergel Cariaso & Rudy Garcia on lead vocals. Felix Garcia Jr on lead gtr/organ, Jess Jocson on bass/vocals, Tito Garcia on drums, & Boy Rusca on rhythm guitar. Soul music mostly was the band's genre. Kit Samson of Bayside Supper Club heard about the group and asked to play back to back with Carding Cruz and the Mabuhay Orchestra nightly. That started and paved theway for small piece band like D'JASPERS to alternate with Big Bands on the Night Club strip at Dewey Blvd. (see photos) JERKS (60s): Boy Santos - Lead Guitar; Cesar Sudiacal - Rhythm Guitar; Alex Ibanez - Bass & Boy Alindogan - Drums. Manny Medina replaced Cesar as rhythm guitarist later on. (see photos) JERKS (90s): Chikoy Pura, Benjie Santos (see photos) JERKY JINKS (Comboree 1966): Bobot Guerrero (drums), Danny Adona (bass), Jimmy Guerrero (lead guitar) & Manny Penranda (rhythm). JESTERS: Jess "Essie" Gallardo (vocals/rhythm); Sonny Nicolas (lead guitar); Eddie Nicolas(deceased-drummer); Carlos "Bunnie" Arguelles (drummer); Willie Señoran (bass/vocals); Oscar "Oca" Asor (Rhythmn). The Jesters later on became to be known as the Gallivants when Eddie Nicolas left and joined the Moonstrucks. JET BLACKS: Monching Burgos - lead guitar, Francis Mandap - bass guitar, Jaime - keyboards, Bobby Sabater - drums. JETSTAR: Ferdie Estrella (vocals/manager), Ferdie "Boy" Estrella on drums later replaced by Boboy Orbeta, Henry (lead guitar), Jun Noah/Boy Santos/Babes Vizconde on Keyboards (at different time), Babes Villena (bass) and Angel Gavito (vocals). JITTERBUGS: George Saabedra (lead guitar), +Bebo Saabedra (rhythm - deceased), Nestor "Boyet" Saabedra (drummer), Jun Alarcon (bass guitar) and on lead vocals were Viring and Boy Matiniano. JOE CRUZ & THE CRUZETTES (70s Band): Joe Cruz (keys/bandleader), Mory Cruz (bass guitar/vocals), Cesar Cruz Jr. (drums/vocals), Liza Cruz (vocals), Baby De Guzman Cruz (vocals), Boyet Cruz (guitar/vocals) & Johnny Cruz (trombone/arranger/vocals). (see photos) JOLLY BLUE BOYS (late 50s): Ray Ungson, Joseph Ungson & Jun Montemayor. They won first place in a TV program called "Children On Parade" with Laila Benitez as the emcee. We were called Jolly Blue Boys. According to Jun Montemayor, Ray and Joseph's dad had encouraged them to get into music at that time during their younger days. JOLLYTICS: Led by JOEY " BOY" VILLANUEVA (lead guitar - now residing in HONG KONG, Music Director for HKTV.), ERNIE AMOROSO (bass/vocals). BOY GUTIERREZ (2nd lead guitar/rhythm guitar/vocals), MANNY"BOY"TAGALOG on drums and FELIX on vocals. JOHNNY ROJO BAND (SF-Based 70s group): Johnny Rojo (bandleader/sax), Mel Rojo (drums), Charlie Meehlieb (bass) & Joe Rojo (keyboards). (see news article) JONATHAN & FANTASY BAND (Chicago 80s): Jonathan Potenciano, Rewell Reyes, Roy Guerzo (see photo) JONATHAN AND MUSIC MAGIC (JAMM Chicago-based 80s): Jonathan Potenciano, George Jamero, Nestor Simpliciano, Roy Guerzo (see photos) JOVIALS (most promising band during the 60's was a mainstay at Baby O'Brian Show and Dance O' Rama - the group also hit it big in Japan, Singapore and other key cities in Southeast Asia): Danny Yuson (Lead Guitar), Ernie Collantes (Rhythm Guitar), Lito Zabat (Drummer) from Hi-Fi/Jacfers/Tumbleweeds, + Romy Yuson (2nd Lead, Bass/deceased), Fred Herrera (Bass) from Tumbleweeds and Joey Benesa (Organ) composed the group managed by Jess Manlapat. 2nd generation of the Jovials were Rene Michida, Sonny, Jose, Philip, Junior, Manok and Dong in Olongapo City. (see photos) JUAN de la CRUZ: The original members were Wally Gonzalez - lead guitar, +Bosyo - drums, Alex Cruz - sax/flute, Bing Labrador - keyboard and Sandy Tagarro - bass guitar. +Bosyo, Alex & Bing left JDLC band & formed Anakbayan. "Up In Arms" (circa 1972), JDLC's 1st album, band members were: Wally Gonzales - lead guitar, Clifford Ho - bass guitar, Rene Sogueco - keyboards, Manny Santos - sax/flute/clarinet, Sandy Tagarro - drums. Bobot Guerrero posed for the "Up In Arms" album photo and became the JDLC band when Sandy Tagarro left. Other JDLC members: Pepe Smith - drum/vocals, Mike Hanapol - vocals/guitar, Nides Aranzamendez -drums, Gig Ilacad - bass guitar, +Lito Guanco - keyboard (deceased). Wally, Pepe & Mike became the popular, heart & soul, and mainstay of the JDLC band thereon after. (see photos) JUDAS (formerly the Sparks band): JUNGLE BIRDS: (see photo) JUNGLE CATS: The original members were Nilo Santos (drums), Eddie "Bokeng" Garcia (bass), and Joseph Ungson (rhythm/singer). Other latter band members were Tony Aranzamendez (bass), Nides Arranzemendez (drums), Poldy Aranzamendez (lead guitar), Dan Bornilla (guitar/keys), Raymond Ungson (guitar/vocals) & Wally Gonzalez (lead guitar). Played mostly Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & other pop rock tunes. (see photos) JUNGLE ENTRY (Jungle Cats & Post Entry bands merged together): Nilo Santos (vocals), Danny Sanchez (drums/vocal), Jimmy Mendez (keyboards), Eddie Sioson (bass) & Poldy Aranzamendez (lead guitar). JUNIOR MADISONS (60s-70s): Ramon Ibe (lead guitar/vocals), Jun Ibe (lead vocals), By Afro (vocals/guitar), Sonny Teodoro (bass), Remy Bondoc (sax), +Ben Liwanag (organ/vocals, deceased) & Romie Ibe (drums). (see photos) JUNK FACTORY: Members were Boy Royyo and Jane Villanueva, main vocalists, Butch Lara as the lead guitarist, Rico Velez on bass, Mon Alberto on keyboards, Lollie Florencio on second lead and Robert Villagracia on drums. They played the music by David Bowie (Space Oddity) , the Allman Brothers' band, Eric Clapton (Bell Bottom Blues), R&Bs, James Taylor and well selected pieces. JUNKS 5 & 3/4 (circa 1973): Pocholo Manipon - lead singer/guitarist, Butch Lara - vocal/guitarist, Larry Man (former keyboardist), Mon Alberto - keyboard, Tibo Chua - drums (now in US), & Bobby Fider - bass. The band regularly appeared in Tina Revilla and Ariel Ureta's Noontime Matinee TV Show. The group was managed by Litos Benavidez. JUST US (formerly" GOLDFINGERS", managed by Jess Manlapat): GENE MAGBUTAY - Lead Guitar (now resides Las Vegas), ROY ROSALES - Drummer (now resides in San Diego, California), +JESSE MAGBUTAY - Keyboard (deceased) and BOY CADOCIO - Bass Guitar. The house band of Pearl Club in Olongapo.