PCR Bands Directory

QUARRYMEN (circa '66-'68): Candy Dizon (Spirit of 67), lead vocals; Johnny Velasquez (Spirit of 67), vocals and rhythm guitar; Mari Casas (US-based banker), vocals and bass guitar; Philip Sevilla (US-based IT), vocals and lead guitar; Sammy Zamora (Nat'l Sports Grill), rhythm guitar; Iggy Clavecilla (champion golfer), vocals and keyboards; Jimmy Araneta, vocals; Ricky Santos, drums; Vic Fernandez, manager; Dave Brodett, asst mgr. QUARTERMEN (1963-1966): Lead Guitar: Butch Tinio; Rhythm/Vocals: Bing Samson; Bass/Founder: Vic Buan; Drums: Tito Hubilla; Keyboards and Guitar: Babe Rasalan; and Vocals: Graham Brown RA BAND (1976): Rudy Garcia (lead guitar), Babes Garcia (vocals), Vines Revilla, Rody Delgado, Erning Austria & Greg Gonzalez. (see photos) RABBITS BAND: Philip (guitar/vocals) .... (see photo) RAGE BAND (80s): Marissa Bunag (Vocalist), Juan Miguel Salvador (musical director, keyboardist), Ceres Jacinto (Vocalist), Gerry Nisperos (2nd keyboardist), Rolly Quizon (drummer), Tony Boy Recto (lead guitar), Onie Castillo (Vocalist), & Henry Avelino (bass guitarist). (see photos) RAINBOWS BAND: Meg Meyer (vocals) .... (see photos) RAINMAKERS: Julian Oteyza-lead vocalist from UST, Ramon Olmedo-lead guitar from Mapua, Omar Oteyza-Bass form FEU, Mike Olmedo-Rhythm guitar and Clemens Puno-Drums from UE. The band was based in Blumentrit, Manila and performed at private parties, battle of the bands and TV programs. Arthur Macasinag eventually joined the band and played lead guitar. Julian harmonized with Noli de Goma to Everly Brothers tunes. RAMRODS: The original members were Orly Ilacad (lead guitar), Manuel Galvez (rhythm guitar) Virgilio Bertol (bass) and Tony Tuviera (drums). Second wave of Ramrods were: Orly Ilacad - lead guitar, Bobby Guzman - rhythm guitar, Mon Polintan - drums and Rolly Polintan - bass. Other members were Snaffu Rigor - drummer ('68-'72), Guy Ilacad, Chuck Llarina & Sonny Ilacad. (see photos) RAMPAGE: Rody Aquino (San Beda College) started and managed the Rampage in 1963 from the former members of the Adlibs. The group was based in Bacood, Santa Mesa, Manila. The members were: Lead Guitar – Anthony Carranceja who was later replaced by Willy Nepomuceno; Tito Villamarin was replaced by Jody Evangelista (San Sebastian College) on Rhythm guitar and vocals; Edgar Cruz (Ateneo) later replaced Boyie Abola on Base Guitar; Edgar (Egay) Inocentes (U.P.) on drums. Jun Flores (U.E.) also joined on vocals and the band went on to specialize on Everly Brothers tunes. The band had performed in concerts at San Sebastian College, San Beda College, FEU and the Rizal Theater. They were also regulars on the hit TV series Dance O'Rama, hosted by Butch (Anson) Roa and Pete Roa. RASPBERRY BAND: Nato Cervantes - bandleader/vocals; Ver Oliveros - saxophne flute; Bing Odulio - lead guitar; Marito Moreno - drummer; Ruben Antonio - bassist; Yolly Luib - female vocals & Lito Deseo - piano/keys/synteziser. They were the houseband during lunchtime at Eduardo"s Roxas Blvd in 1976-1977 & then to Shinjuku gigs at Chesterbully disco/Milkyway in Kabukicho,Shinjuku Japan / n Osaka 77 Daily Promotion Shibuya-ku. (see photo) RASPBERRYMEN (formerly MONARCHS, humbling beginnings was formed at Don C. Revilla St. ( formerly Sgt. Mariano ), Pasay City. Specializing on 'The Doors' types of music. They were also regulars on the Nineteeners tv show directed by Sonny Andico and performed at Roxas Blvd. ( Bayside Club, Laplaya, Colonial, The Flame, Executive Hotel ). The group also went abroad and performed in Vietnam and Japan.): Vocalist - Fortunato (ATONG) Cervantes Lead Guitar - Rodolfo (RUDY) Culling Rhythm Guitar - (the late) Ruben Antonio Bass Guitar - Alfredo (FRED) Ngo Keyboard - (the late) Manuel (MANNY) Frias Drums - Icasiano (TATTY) Alejandro Manager - Oscar De Guia RJ & The RIOTS (60s): Ramon Jacinto (lead guitar, founder), Bernie Evangelista (drums), Alan Austria (bass guitar). (see photo) RJ & THE RIOTS USA (during RJ's exile in US, Ramon Jacinto regrouped the Riots with new members: Ramon Jacinto(guitar, vocals); Raymond Ungson(bass, background vocals); Burnell Bunch (guitar, background vocals); Mike Salvador (drums); Roger Ferrer (congas); Bobbie Vandervort (vocals in 'Don't Let Go'). RJ & THE NEW RIOTS (1987-1991): Ramon Jacinto (band leader/lead guitar/vocals), Boy Santos on keys, Boy Catuncan 2nd lead guitar to RJ, Dong Mancao on bass (formerly Jovials), Ed Pultam on vocals/congas & Ewett Bonifacio on drums. Regularly played at RJ Bistro in Makati. RJ BAND (1992-2004): RJ-guitar, Sonny De Mesa-kboards, Danny Favis-kboards, Carlo Gaa-kboards (1998 onwards), Benjie Evia-drums, Rolly Roldan-bass and the singers were - Carol Navea, Weng de leon & Angie Bonnevie. (see photo) REACTIONS (formerly Falcons): REACTORS (formed at Balete Drive, Quezon City - played at school concerts and parties in the mid 60's.): The band members were Tito Chavez (lead guitar & vocals), Tony Chavez (bass guitar/vocals), Eddie Gosiengfiao (rhythm guitar/vocals), Fer Soriano & Bobby Gabriel (alternate on drums), Alternate members were: Jun Syquia, Suseng Rivera, Henry Rangel, Buddy Poblacion, Joey Crisostomo, Jessie Suzara, Mandy Ramos & Chito Gabriel. The band was managed by Mr. & Mrs. Isidro Perez. REASONS TO BE BAND (Europe 80s): Mandy Disu (lead guitar) (see photo) REBELS: +Victor Cruz (deceased) lead guitar, Niki Domingo - second lead/vocals, Freddie Dimalanta - bass guitar, Peter Patos - drummer, +Oscar Pasamba (deceased) second lead/vocals and Ramon de Leon - vocals/percussion. Sound Tech - DASO. REBELS (1965-1967 - from Bacood Sta. Mesa & formed by the Lanuza brothers in the early 60's. The band Won 1st prize in Comboree 1966 band competition). Members were Ruben Lanuza (bass), Angelo Lanuza (drums), Willie Lanuza (rhythm guitar, vocals), Jun Lopez (2nd lead/keyboards), Bobby Lanuza (keyboards) and Lito (lead). The band's manager was Eduardo Lanuza. The band changed their band name to "Young Rebels" later. (see photo) RECIPE BAND (circa 1979, on board the SS Veracruz): Susan Barry - vocal, Rolly Rodriguez - keyboards & tenor sax (now with Jewelmer Jazz in Manila), Mario Talag - bass guitar (now with Jun Cadiz jazz trio in Manila), Vic Bongat - trombone, flute, alto sax and percussions (now a session player in Vancouver, also played with Rumba Calzada), Jun Vidal - drums and +Sergio "Bebot" Igbuhay (deceased) - lead guitar/lead vocal (former Imagination Band in Olongapo early 70's). (see photos) RED FOX (60s): Bobby Padua (crooner), Rene Garcia (lead), Dennis Garcia (bass), Buddy Padua (rhythm) & Ricky Padua (drums). Later on, Choi Valero joined in as a keyboardist.. (see photo) REGENTS: Rey Sanchez, lead guitar cc 1962. REICHSTAGS (formed in 1963 in Baguio City - played at school concerts and parties in the mid-60s to early-70s). The original members were: Rodie Batongmalaque (lead guitar & vocals); Ed de Guia (rhythm & vocals); Alex Aquino (bass & vocals); Jojo Bautista (drums & vocals) [+deceased]; and Ojie Icasa (alternate drums). Alternate members: Jesus "Boy" Posadas (rhythm & vocals), Benedict Avila (rhythm & vocals), and Rae 'Pogi' David (keyboard) who joined in late-60s until the band disbanded in 1973-4. Managers: Mr.& Mrs. Fernando Bautista. REMAINS (Pinoy band based in Guam during the late 60s): Ben Yanto-bass guitar/keyboards/vocals, Ferdy Magallanes-keyboards/guitar/vocals, Robert Cabaddu-guitar/vocals, Dado Santos-bass guitar/guitar/vocals & Roger Jereza-drums/vocals. (see photos) RENEGADES (60s): George Ramos, Danny Subido, Vic Aguinaldo, Ernesto Pangilinan & Joseph Murphy. (see photo) R-GENTS COMBO (60s): Renato "Porky" Gomez (lead guitar), Reny Congmon (drummer), Rudy Sanchez (bass guitar), Rolly Miranda (organist/vocalist), Eddy Grulla (vocalist) & Felix Miranda (vocalist). (see photos) REST OF THE FAMILY: Manny Tagalog on drums, Rene Garcia on guitar (RED FOX/HOTDOG), Cholo Santiado on vocals, Boy Vitaliano on keyboards (UP FROM DOWN UNDER), G.HANOPOL on bass and Ramon Locsin as the band manager. RETURN FLIGHT (2009): Elmer Justalero, Tito Evardoni, Sonny Montayre, Jazz, Snaffu Rigor & Lito. RHYME & RHYTHM BAND (founded in 1983) - The original members were: Willy Inocencio (vocals/keyboard) presently playing with the US Navy Rock Band in Jacksonville, Florida. Willy played the opening concerts for the following bands KANSAS, STYX, SMASH MOUTH & THE 100th Birthday of Bob Hope last 2003 in Chicago. Sandro Cruz (rythmn guitar) son of Bel (Bugudoy) Cruz, Ferdie (drummer, lead vocals), Rading (bass guitar), Romy (Trumpet). Nonoy Generoso, Lando, Susan, Merlie and Grace Lambinicio (vocals). The band was also managed by Vic Cruz of "Vic & The Family Cruz Band". (see photo) RIC & ROLL: (see photo) RIFFS (managed by Lito Borromeo): RIVETS: Hubert “Abet” Co – drummer, Cesar Puyat – lead guitar, Eddie Santiago and Boying. ROAD NUTS (early 60's combo): Bobby Ardena (drums), P. Munzon (guitar) ROBINS 1963: aka Mon Pestaño and the Robins - Mon Pestano, Joselito Pestano, Ricardo Pestano & Rene Molina (see photo) ROCK CANDY (1972): Nonoy Tunguia - lead guitar, Mike Saavedra - bass, Butch Nicolas - drums, Lito Callueng - vocals, Manny Frias - keys, Mario Abello - trumpet & Nestor de Leon - sax. (see photo) ROCK CANDY (mid-70s - 1981): Nonoy Tunguia - lead guitar, Rosauro "Zorro" Caparas - bass, Butch Nicolas - drums, Lito Callueng - vocals, Manny Frias - keys & Nestor de Leon - sax. (see photos) ROCKIN' REVIVAL (1991): Eddie Nicolas (vocals), Sonny Nicolas (lead guitar/vocals), Tony Huelves (rhythm guitar/vocals), Rudy Jereza (bass/vocals), Oscar Asor (keys) & Sonny Cruz (drums). (see photo) ROCKIN' REVIVAL (2004-2009): Sonny Nicolas -guitar, +Percy Benitez -drums (replaced by Benjie Santos in 2005 onwards), Butch Sabater -kboards, Tony Huelves -vocals/guitar/percussion, Rolly Roldan -bass, Boy Mendez -vocals & Cathy Melendrez -vocals. The band played regularly at the Dish & Intercon Hotel. (see photo) ROCK N ROLL SYNDICATE (80s): Jun Lopez (guitar) (see photo) ROCK SOCIETY (80s): Ramon Gregorio (drums, former Our Daily Bread), Rick Garcia (lead guitar), Arthur Galera (lead vocals, former Syrinx), George Clark (lead guitarist, former Reactions Band), Joseph de Vera (bass, former Jovials) & Benjie Acarmen (keyboards, former Genials). ROCKYFELLERS were a quintet of four Filipino brothers and their father, discovered by producer Stanley Kahn and signed to Scepter Records in early 1963. They had one hit, "Killer Joe, " written by Bert Berns (as Bert Russell), which got to No. 16 in the spring of 1963, big enough to get them a chance to record a complete LP for the label. They were more of a novelty act than anything else, and faded away with the arrival of the British invasion, disappearing from view after the mid-1960's. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide ROOKIES (1960): Jess Santos (lead guitar), Tony Matias (2nd lead), Bill Chan (bass), Gigi Santos (drums) & Boy Medina (rhythm guitar). Ronnie Villar & the Firedons ROOTS BAND (80s): (see photo) ROSE BAND (80s Japan): Arthur Valenzuela (see photo) ROYAL SENSATIONS (80s): Vic Ferre (trumpet/conga), Gene Prangab (sax/flute), Teddy Montallana (guitar/vocals), Nick Mamerto (bass/vocals), Carlos Romero (keyboard/vocals) .... (see photo) RP CONNECTIONS (Chicago-based 70s group): Nestor de las Alas (lead guitar) .... (see photo) RUBBERSOUNDS (60s): Boy Santos, Mandy Sarne..... (see photos) Rudy Imperial & the Playboys RUMBLERS (60s): Ponch Ruiz.... (see photo)