PCR Bands Directory

HAGIBIS: (see photos) HALLUCIGENIC CITRUS JUICE (alter ego of the Black Knights, 1967-69): Romy Jakosalem (guitar, vocals), Vokh Vergara (guitar, vocals), Noel Copiaco (bass, vocals), Dante Gatchalian (keyboards, horns, vocals), Tony Layno (drums). Later member: Tony Gatchalian (keyboards). HANGMEN BAND (1967-1969): Eddie Yumang (Lead Guitarist), Zorro Caparas (Bassist), Charlie Mendrano (Rhythm Guitar), Eddie Montano (Keyboard) & Santy Caparas (Drums) HANGMEN BAND (1976): Jospeh Ingarra.... (see photo) HAZARDS (circa '64-'66): +Teddy Kalaw (drums, deceased since late 60s), Bingo Estrada (lead guitar, now residing at Lucban, Quezon), Eddie Villanueva (Rhythm), Willie Señoran (bass); Boy Cuneta (lead vocals) and Abet Calero (vocals). HEADLINERS (SF, Calif. 1982): TONY, JUN SALVAME, GEMMA FRANCO, TONY ARANZAMENDEZ & PEPING ADOLFO. (see photo) HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1984-1993) - Vocals: Obet De Marzo,Kenneth Villarin,Nonoy Mendoza,Rey Mallari,Joseph Tanbunting,Fred Castro,Jun Manzanal, Ruth Panlilio,Medy Villarin,Irene Mendoza,Ging Magno?,Angel Velasco, Rose Lualhati,Gina Hofilena,Aji Mata,Lilybeth Garcia,Jenny Umali & Mercy Furiscal; Lead Guitar: Jojie De Marzo, Sam Cabacungan, Jun Pimentel,Sonny & Jun Tamayo; Bass/Vocals: Boy Tuazon, Boyet Herrera, Noel Estrera,Toto Mendiola; Keyboards: Fil Lanuza, Jojo Espino, Cholo Ignacio & Eric Zaballero; Drums: Tito Evardoni & Efren Allado; and lastly on Sax/Flute: Bay Deluta, Efren Bano & +Sal Mojado. The band had performed at the following places: Manila Garden Hotel; Tipanan Bar in Manila Peninsula Hotel; Le Boulevardier in Intercon Manila Hotel; Siete Pecados at Westin Phil. Plaza Hotel; Manila Hotel; Cruisin'Sendai City,Japan; Club Beautiful at Kagoshima City, Kyushu Japan; Talk Of The Town at the Excelsior Hotel, Causeway Bay, Hongkong; Cafe Royale,Dubai International Hotel, UAE; The Pan Sea at Panguar Laut,Malaysia; Xanadu in Sendai City, Japan and at Dasai Club in Fukuoka, Japan. (see photos) HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1993-1995) - Vocals: JMart Castro, Ogie Ramos, Gold Castro, & Lilybeth Garcia; Keyboards/Vocals: Eric Zaballero; Bass Guitar/Vocals: Elmer Justalero; Lead Guitar/Vocals: Aldrin Batolina & on Drums: Tito Evardoni. The band had performed at the following places: Champagne Room in Manila Hotel; Manila Mandarin Hotel; Le Boulevardier in Intercon Manila Hotel; Conway's Makati Shangrila Hotel; Kiss Supper Club, in Hotel Riviera at Taejon, South Korea; The Hongkong Country Club, Hongkong and at the Quo Quo, Entertainment Bldg. Central, Hongkong. (see photos) HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1995-2003) - Vocals: Khottie Laforteza, Elaine Mallen, Jenny Panuncio, Melanie Calumpad(Kayla), Icy Quimpo, Joan Gonzales, Jenny De La Cruz & Marc Tejada? & Jet Montemayor; Bass Guitar: Elmer Justalero; Lead Guitar: Aldrin Batolina & Anton Cerenado; Keyboards: Kiko Villafranca? And on Drums: Tito Evardoni. The band had performed at the following places: Le Boulevardier, Intercon Manila Hotel; Siete Pecados, Westin Phil.Plaza Hotel; Manila Mandarin; Jerudong Park Polo Club Clubhouse; Brunei Darrussalam; The Hongkong Country Club, Hongkong; Xenia Cyber Club, Riviera Hotel at Taejon South Korea; Traveller's Pub at the Pan Pacific Glenmarie Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Livehouse Ceasar's Club in Toyohashi City,Japan; New Koshaku Club, Kyoto Japan; Coco Bana; Strumm's Sports Bar; Ipanema World Music Bar; Green Mango Dance Club; Warehouse Café & Bar, Singapore. (see photos) HEAVY TRAFFIC: +Jun Atad (frontman & ex-member of famous rock band 70s Horoscope band), Tutay Maranan (Lead Guitarist), Steve Maranan (Bass) , Gerry Rejuso (keyboards, ex-member of Horoscope), Amee Maranan (Drums) and Nestor (2nd lead guitarist & Vocal). (see photo) HEROWORSHIP (circa 1980s): Bobet Santos, Rody Santos, Mars Villamin (drums) & Tommy. (see photo) HIDDEN POPULACE (1974 -75): Sammy Climaco (lead), Louie Lopez (bass), Alex Reyes (drums), Leo Valdez, Jessie Benedicto, Bambi Bonus, Stel Climaco (vocals), Vic Caingat (trumpet), Rod Hilario (Saxophone / fluter), Benjie Bautista (strings), and Benny Yumol (keyboards). Aliw Awardee for Most Promising Group Performer (1975) and Best Group Performer awarded by the National Press Club. HI-FI BAND (80s): Ben Teroso - lead guitar, Leo Ibarra - keyboard, Boy Yamat - vocals (see photos) HI-JACKS: The original members were +Dado Amores (drummer, deceased), Tito Sanchez (lead guitar), Rudy Jereza (bass), Nonoy Bayot (vocals) and +Nonoy Jereza (passed away in early 90s). This group was the back-up band of Eddie Mesa. (see photo) HI-JACKS 2nd generation: Nonoy Bayot (vocals), Rudy Jereza (bass), +Ben Tesoro (lead guitar, deceased), Eddie Dizon (drums) & Jimmy Briones. Other members who came onboard later were Jesse Manahan (keyboard), +Eddie Nicolas (vocals, deceased) & +Bert Buencamino (bass, deceased). In 1971, the Hi-Jacks was about to disband so the manager Nonoy Jereza decided to play music and formed a group of musicians from other bands like Larry Briones (lead, Zombies-Moonstrucks), Eddie Nicholas (vocals, Moonstrucks), Dave Burdios (keyboards), Jun de Guzman (bass, Imperials), Dado Amores (drums, Hi-Jacks), Nonoy Jereza (rhythm/manager, Hi-Jacks) and a horn section led by a person named Luis. (see photos) (see Hi-Jacks 70s photo) HI-JACKS 80s): +Ben Tesoro (lead guitar, deceased), +Bert Buencamino (bass, deceased), Jess Manahan (keys), +Eddie Nicolas (vocals, deceased), Rudy Jereza, Nonoy Jereza & +Dado Amores (drums, deceased). (see photo) HI-LANDERS (60s): (see photos) HOLY CREATION BAND (80s): Art Cunanan (lead guitar), Noel Viola (drums), Dante Tebi (bass), Alex Vosostros (keys) & Avelino Oco (guitar). (see photos) HOLY SMOKES (70s, started as Big Beats with the blessings of Ping Cruz, Tony Victoria and others): +Mando dela Cruz (vocals), Rene Congmon (drummer), Eddie "Epong" Crespo (bass), Steve de Jesus (lead guitarist), Jess Lopez (rhythm guitarist), Roland Boy Tecson (keyboard) which later was replaced by Ric David. Teddy Orendain managed them then became the percussionist. After 2yrs at Sulo Hotel QC, changes in personnel happened in +Edgar Koyang Avenir became the lead guitarist and Pete Canzon as the drummer. According to Teddy Orendain, the band moved to The 3rd Eye club after one more year and became the Holy Smokes, where Jun Viray (RIP) became the drummer. Separated after gigs at Rinos', Olongapo's Gentle ( Apple disco ), Acme, 2 Japan tours...the rest is History, some grouped again as Big Beats and others remain as Holy Smokes with himself. (see photos) HOROSCOPE(famous rock band from Olongapo City): The original members were Jun Atad-lead vocal, Cesar Romero-lead guitar (+deceased 1985), Lito Marcos-drums/band leader, Rody Santos-keyboard and Rolly Bianson-bass (1970-1975). Other members were Oca Mutera-drums (+deceased 1987) & Gerry Gibson Rejuso-keyboard (1976-1985). (see photo) HOTDOG (70s) Original band members under Baby Del Rosario - manager were: Ben De Jesus & Ella Del Rosario as lead vocals, Rene Garcia on vocal/lead guitarist, Ramon "Mon" Torralba as 2nd lead guitarist. Tito Del Rosario on rhythm, Dennis Garcia on bass, Lorrie Ilustre on keyboards with Jess Garcia & Roy Rivera as drummers. The band actually had 2 drummers performing at the same time then. Other later members were Ella del Rosario (vocals), Rene Enriques, Jacqui Magno (vocals), Andy Caberte (keyboards). Rene Garcia remained the original member of the HotDog band until now. The original drummer was Jess Garcia, who is currently the advertising manager of Philippine Air Lines. (see photos) HOTDOG (1991): Rene Garcia -guitar, Joy Cruz -kboards, Romy Gaddi -drums, Rolly Roldan -bass, & Arthur Manuntag -vocals. They played at Rock ma Jazz Mkt. HOT JALTS: Instrumental rockers cc 1962. HOTRODS (Manila, mid-60s): Rey "Boy" Briones - drummer/vocals; Cesar Cruz - lead rhythm guitar; Andy Villareal - lead rhythm guitar; Jimmy Bernal - bass guitar; Eddie Santiago - keyboard/bass guitar. HOT-RODS (San Pablo City, Laguna): Coller Bicomomg-lead guitarist; Rino Latina-altertnate lead guitarist; Rody Bicomong- Rhythm guitar; Ofring Manimtim-Bass guitar; Ressie Pulutan/Fil Federizo/Dodie Sta Rita - alternating drummers. Gerardo "Dodie" Sta Rita still living in San Pablo while the rests of the members have already departed. (see photo) HOURGLASS: Joey Puyat, Johnny Alegre III HOUSEROCKERS (formerly 60s BBops): Mike Obaob & Carlito Catral (lead vocals/percussions), Dimpling Ledesma (lead guitar), Sonny Panis (keyboards), Ato Quitoriano (bass guitar) and Ramon Eleazar (drums & manager). (see photo) HOWLERS (1969-1973): Tony Aguilar & Andre Wilson on vocals, Bobby Sillona - lead guitar, Zorro Caparas - bass, Vic Villavicencio - keyboards & Benjie Sodario - drums. Other members were Rey Bernardino (Keyboard), Romy Buado (Sax), Bobot Guerrero (Drums), Clifford Ho (Bass) & George Valdes (Drums). Tony Aguilar became the lead vocalist when Andre Wilson left. The band main repertoire were the Tower Of Power tunes. (see photos) HOTSTUFFS (The Associations of the Philippines) Managed by E. Tablante HULAAN NINYO BAND (70s group from Bicol): +Tottie Gschwind (drums, deceased) ... (see photo) HUMAN BRAIN: (see photos) HUNCHBACKS (from Malabon, Rizal then): Alex Bernardo - Lead Vocal (he later became the lead vocalist of the Bits & Pieces Band); Boy Soriano - Drums; Mar Marcos - Bass Guitar; Tikboy Cristobal - Lead Guitar; Jonathan - Keyboards; and Eddie Cruz - Manager. HYDRAULIC BANANAS: Boy Elegino-vocals, Benjie Hermosura-lead guitar, Nestor Malapitan-drums, Milo Santos-keyboard and Bong Roa-bass. Elsie Ponce de Leon and Joseph Ponce de Leon later as vocalists. (see photos)