Alamid (band)
| Alamid | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Philippines' Friendliest Rock Band |
| Origin | Malabon, Philippines |
| Genres | Pinoy Rock |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels |
Warner Music Philippines (1993-2001) Independent (2001-present) Twisted Red Cross (1989-1990) |
| Associated acts |
Neocolours Immaculate Ardourn Delirium Athena's Curse Boy next Door Put3ska Skarlet |
| Members |
Bradley Lowell Holmes Dexter Facelo Gene Mitra Thalie Facelo Jex Herradura |
| Past members |
Gary Ignacio (deceased) Efryl de Dios JD Sto. Tomas Perry Jocson Jet Broas Gail Ignacio |
Alamid is a Filipino rock band from Manila.[1]
History
The two main members Gary Ignacio and Dexter Facelo met while attending the St. James Academy in Malabon. In 1993, they signed to Warner Bros. Records (Warner Music Philippines) and released three albums.[2]
Their hit single "Your Love" was named Song of the Year at the NU107 Rock Awards in 1995.[3] In 2006, it was covered by Erik Santos generating renewed interest in the band, although Ignacio and Facelo constituted the band at that time. They were managed by Dodong Viray until his demise.[4] They had further success with the songs "Just Wasn't Brave Enough" and "Still Believe in Love" while the intro to "China Eyes" was used for ABS-CBN sitcom Palibhasa Lalake.[2]
In 1995, the song "Batibot" was used as a theme song for the children's show of the same name.[2] They collaborated with the rapper Francis Magalona on the song "1896".[5]
The band continue to play live both in the Philippines and abroad.[6]
On April 17, 2015, former frontman Gary Ignacio died due to multiple organ failure.[7]
Current members
- Aldrin Gabunada - Lead Vocals
- Renan Santillan - Guitars, vocals
- Van John Llamoso - Keyboards, vocal
- Gerald Anthony Laput - Bass, vocals
- Raffy Lanuza - Drums, vocals
Former members
- Gary Ignacio
- Carl McFly
- Efryl De Dios
- Jay Dominic Sto. Tomas
- Perry Jocson
- Jet Broas
- Gail Ignacio
- Paku Herrera
- Roel Mangyao
- Morgy Martinito
- Joey Nuguid
Discography
Albums
- Alamid (Warner Philippines, 1994)[2]
- Panaginip (Warner, 1995)[2]
- Radio Friendly (Warner, 1997)
- The Best of Alamid (Warner, 2001)
- Anting-anting (independently released, 2005)
Compilation albums
- Rock Grooves in Delirious Ways (2007)
- 1896 (Ang Pagsilang) (1996)
- Servant Of All 2: In His Time (Viva Records, 2002)
- Superbands (2006)
References
- ↑ Alamid at Allmusic
- 1 2 3 4 5 Paul Mata (14 August 2008). "Alamid recalls how hit song Your Love catapulted the group to fame". PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ Review, Allmusic
- ↑ "This 90s band is struggling to regain control". Inquirer.net, Philippine News for Filipinos. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ "Cory, celebrities mourn over Francis M's death". GMA News Online. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ "Gulf Times – Qatar". Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ "Alamid frontman Gary Ignacio dies at 49". Rappler.com. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
External links
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New award |
NU Rock Awards Song of the Year "Your Love" 1994 |
Succeeded by "Laklak" Teeth |
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