PCR Bands Directory

FALCONS: Romeo San Jose FALSE ALARM BAND (Saipan 80s): Jim Nabong (keys), Bunny Marchadesch (drums), Dyun Gases (lead guitar) (see photo) FALSE MORALITY (70s): Ruben Shirai, Mon Escueta, Alex Tuazon, Joseph Natividad, Rey Boado (deceased), Tito Calabia & Cristy Calilan. (see photos) FAMILY BIRTH CONTROL: (see photos) FAMILY SIZE BAND (did a short stint in Kyoto, Japan): Paul Toledo (Band Leader, Vocals & Second Lead - formerly from The Griffins Band and now has a show in RJTV), Nony Cabalfin (Bass Guitar), Tommy Simon (Lead Guitar), Danny Dagdayan (Keyboards - formerly from Wild Gypsies) and Manny Salvador (Drums). FANFARE (70s): Jesse Jocson (bass/vocals)..... (see photos) FASTBACK MUSTANG 2+2 (1965-1970): Tos Lansang [vocals/guitar], Bobby Lesaca [lead guitar], Ed Aguila [bass], Neci Cojuangco [vocals], Bobby Ochangco [drums], and Benji Saldua [keyboards]. Tos Lansang & Bob Lesaca came from THE LEFTOVERS and became 'leftovers' when Boy Camara left the band to pursue a solo career. Tne band was managed by Paul Reyes and 'Tito Pin' Manacsa. (see photos) FIREBIRDS (1966-1967): Peter Vilaga (vocals), Boy "Araw" Anteola (drummer), Roger Pedralvez (lead guitar), Renato "Naning" Geslani (bass guitar) and Benny Yumol (keyboards). FIREBIRDS (1967-1968): Peter and Paul Vilaga (vocals), Boy "Araw" Anteola (drummer), Davy Cruz (lead guitar), Naning Geslani (bass guitar) and Benny Yumol (keyboards). FIREDONS: RONNIE VILLAR (VOCAL), WILLY VILLAR (LEAD GUITAR/VOCAL), DAVID LLORENTE (RHYTHM/VOCAL), CESAR LLORENTE (BASS/VOCAL), WALDY CRUZ (original drummer) and MANNY " BOY" TAGALOG (DRUM, 1964). GENE GENEROSO also joined the FIREDONS. FIVE CENTS: Verna Vesci (vocals).... (see photo) FIVE HAWKS (60s): Jun Martinez (drums)...... (see photo) FLASHBACK BAND (80s): Ramon Eleazar (drums/vocals) Roco Nishi (keyboards/vocals), Pete Aristorenas (guitar/vocals), Benny Hufamo (bass guitar/vocals and female singers, Cheryl & Debra. The band name was shorten as PHLASH BAND in Las Vegas. (see photo) FLASHBACK (2004): Elmer Justalero, Bien Esquillo, Boy Zodiac, Chito Dantes, Harold Llanes, Manny Lamiel, Digs Ledesma & Weng Lozano. FLINTSTONES (1966): Ting Bernabe (guitar/vocals), Boboy Villegas (bass/vocals)..... (see photos) FLINTSTONES (played at Savoy Hotel): Rene Sogueco-keyboards, Ting Bernabe-vocal, Bobot Guerrero-drummer, Boboy Villegas-bass guitar, Chris (formerly with Falcons)-lead guitar and the horns section were Clod Baria-trombone, Bobby-sax/flute and Bert-trumpet. (see photos) FLINTSTONES (1970-1971): Bert Hernandes on trumpet, Bobby on Sax, Claudio Baria on trombone, Mario Lopez on vocals, Monching (formerly with Boy Adan) on bass, Tony Aragon keys, Monching on guitar, Jun Pobre replaced Monching for Gapo gigs & Ewett Bonifacio on drums. The band regularly performed at The Third Eye in Luneta Hotel. FLIPPERS: Sonny Nicolas, Boyet Manahan FLIPSIDES (SF-based 70s group): Willie Pineda (bandleader/lead guitar/vocals), Lubin Almendral (drums), Gilbert Chua (bass/guitar), Ron Weinstein (keyboards) & Oscar Bugayong (piano/vocals). (see news article) FOOTNOTES: Benjie Aquino played bass and lead: Noli Aquino, lead and rhythm, Vic Aquino, Rhythm, bass, and drums;Ayong Verzosa and Pete Aquino on conga drums;. Joe Rosales, drums; Eddie Batongmalaque, lead and rhythm; Sonny Espiritu, rhythm; Spike Juliano, rhythm,vocals, Ruben David, rhythm; Jojo Orduna, drums, Chit Ramirez, lead, vocals; Frankie Ramirez; rhythm, lead ,vocals. Sonny Joaquin and Dado Pascua were the backbone of the folksinging group. Why so many members?? They were basically based in Manila so when some guys could not make it to Baguio,we had some back up. Anybody in the gang could play at least the rhythm. Hindi lang combo ang Footnotes. Barkada din yang. Dodie Singson, Frankie Salinda, Bobots Yandoc, Erp Garcia, Magoo Abellera, Des Bautista, Tottit Peckson, Jeff Pascua, Doods A., all Baguio boys were part of the FOOTNOTES. FOOTPRINTS (performed at Pauline's Club Olongapo City 1969-1972, then at Motomachi Astro Mechanical Yokohama,White House Akasaka,Plus One Roppongi Tokyo Japan): Cesar M. Sumague (sax), Rudy Lorenzo (guitar), Gil Lemque (bass), Romy Sumague (vocals), Rudy (keyboard), Jun (drummer) and Robert Paulino as the band manager. FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Mandy Disu (lead guitar), Dan Barican (keyboards).... (see photo) FOUR NOTES: Tommy Saga FOUR SOUNDS (Osaka, Japan 1976): Boy Gutierrez lead guitar (rip), Alex Canda keyboardist/band leader, Bunny Marchadesch drummer, Boy Fernandez bass guitarist and Grace Mendoza as the group singer. The band which was put together by the late Eli Gardner and booked them in Japan under his Promotions. (see photo) FOREGONE CONCLUSIONS (1967 - 1971): Eddie Fritz (vocals, later became Ugat), Chito Ilagan (bass - later with Medium Rare, Total Presence & VST), Jun Lopez (lead - formerly with Rebels & later with Ugat), Danny Favis (keyboards - then with the Medium Rare, became a composer/arranger) & Sonny Canizares (drums, later became Ugat & then Medium Rare). FRANTICS: Biboy Padilla (lead guitar), Ben Umali (2nd lead), Benjie Alimurong (rhythm guitar), Tony Alimurong (bass guitar), Freddie Tensuan (drummer), Gil Tejedor & Mir ardenas (vocals). FREDDIE SAINTS BAND (Saipan 1981-1985): Dean Santos - bass/trombon/vocals; Jeff Santos - guitar/trombone/keyboards/vocals; Edna - vocals; Romy Catalla - drums/vocals; Freddie Saints - keyboards/trumpet/vocals and Noel Santos - sax/vocals/percussion. (see photo) FREEDOM FOUNDATION (1972-1980): Mario Franco -Band Leader,lead vocal,second lead guitarist; Jim Nabong -Keyboardist,vocal; Cesar Jaring -Drums,vocal; Johnny Pomar -Lead guitarist,vocal; Dante Reyes -Bass,vocal; Tony Senco -Bass.vocal(replaced Dante); Boy Takaw -Bass.vocal(replaced Tony); Romulo(Mulong) Velasquez -Trumpet,vocal; and Sammy Velasquez Sr.-Sax. (see photo) FREE SPIRIT (80s SF-based group): Richard Castillo (lead guitar) (see photo) FREEZEMATICS: FRICTION: Romy Clemente (keyboard/bass guitar), Rudy Acol (vocals) (see photos) FRIENDS (1980 Chicago-based group): Rowell Reyes, George Jamero (see photo) FRILONS (later named ALLIED CONFEDERATES from Quezon City): Noli Petelo – Lead Guitar, Nonoy Rabelas – 2nd lead/Rhythm Guitar, Ed Calma – Bass, Chito Mejia – Drums and Nick Boogie – Guest Drummer. FROLICS: Tony Trias, Tony Jalandoni, Charlie Meehlieb, Sonny Abad FUNK CAMPAIGN: Tony Baun - keyboards (former member of Black Opinion), Jojie - vocal, Danny "Mayor" Juaneza - 2nd keyboard/soundman, Elmer Justalero on rhythm guitar, Dong Gica - bass guitar (joined the Technicolors a year later), Horacio "Baby" Jongko - lead guitar (younger brother of Vic Jongko of the Howlers), Francisco "Jun" Vidal - drums. They played around 1974-75 at Harlem Club (Olongapo) & then at Crazy Horse Disco and Brau House (Tokyo, Japan). (see photo) FUSION (SF-based 80s group): Lubin Almendral on drums..... (see photos)