PCR Bands Directory

THE ENDS: Gabby Paredes, Bimbo Santiago (Spirit of 67), Danny Macasaet, Boy Macasaet, Johnny Sison, Eric Gatchalian. The 2nd generation members of The Ends were: "EG" Paras - lead, Rene Puno - vocals, Mon Gadi - Rhythm, Alex Samson - bass, Jimmy Azanza - Drums. The band was managed by Litos Benavides and played mostly in Enrique Hotel and other local places in Manila from 1971 - 1974. TECHNICOLORS: The original members were Eddie Villanueva (lead guitar), Louie Villanueve (bass guitar), Paul Pascal (first rhythm), Victor Lopez second rhythm) and Tony Tuviera (drums). This group was formed by Rollie & Tony Grande brothers as managers and pro. Victor Lopez was later replaced by Joey Nacuspag around 1965. The Technicolors was used to be known as the Starfires in its earlier years with the same original members except for Tony Tuviera and Joey Nacuspag who joined later on, Tony came from Orly Ilacad's Ramrods. The other original Starfires were Bertito Villanueva (eldest of the Villanueva brothers), Victor Rivilla, Vicente Arenas,Jr. and +Adrian Conde (who passed away in the later years from a car accident). (see photos) (watch video) TECHNOCRATS (80s): Bert Canillas (drums) .... (see photo) TELSTAR: Vic Sumulong (lead guitar) TEMPLARS (1965): Bass: Vambi Tolentino - Lead: Sonny Tolentino (RIP) - Lead singer Cesar Reynoso - Drums: Nick (?) - Rhythm: Ilustre Estrella (RIP). (see photos) TEN SHOW BAND: Ivan Joseph (vocals), Bong Concepcion (lead guitar) .... (see photo) THUNDERBIRDS (1963-1965): Jun Roque (lead guitar), Tony Huelves (rhythm guitar), Arthur Fajardo (drummer), Ben Hufano (bass guitar), Danny Francisco (vocals), Boy Cuneta (vocals), Manny Flores (vocals), +Gerald Anderson (drum, deceased), Boy Enriquez (manager) and Anak (sound coordinator). (see photo) TILT DOWN MEN (60s): Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, Val Sotto, Boy Coo, Penny de la Riva, Delio Pascual, +Burnell Bunch (deceased) and Joey Murphy (the bandleader & drummer). (see photos) TIME MACHINE: Emil Mijares-band leader/keyboard/arranger; Tito Custodio-Lead guitar; Teddy Vano-Guitar; Sonny Nabong-bass guitar, Jun Regalado -drums; Female singers: Celeste Legaspi, Didit Reyes; Male Singers: Anthony Costelo, +Eddie Nicolas (deceased) and a lot of pro-musicians on ridge section, brass section, etc. (see photo) TIME MACHINE (80s): (see photo) TNJ (regulars of various folk houses, My Father's Moustache, Bodega, Spindle, Kola House, International Pub, Pension Pilipino, Hobbit House, etc.): Members were Tony Bufete, Noli Aurillo and Joey Montilla. They were the finalist of the Pinoy Folk Contest. They disbanded on 1978. Noli Aurillo still plays regularly at Hobbit House and is an arranger for various Pinoy records. (see photo) TONY TRIAS & THE FROLICS: Charlie Meehlieb, Tony Jalandoni, Sonny Abad ...... T. TINIO BLUES BAND: Bob Razon, Jimmy Joseph, Anthony Borromeo, Al, Bing Labrador, Carol Otstoff & Vicky Kvoriak. TOPNOTCHERS: Dan Yuson (lead guitar) ...... (see photos) TOTAL PRESENCE: The original members were Fidel 'Fido' Cabacungan (drums/back up vocals), Sammy Cabacungan (lead guitar/vocals), +Pocholo Manipon (bass guitar/vocals, deceased 2004), Edwin Gillermo (organ) and managed by Anita Manansala (mother of Edgar/Rey Manansala of the Crystals). Later added were Ernie 'Embot' Santiago (percussion,second guitar,vocals), Alfonso 'Chito' Ilagan (bass guitar to replace Cholo) and Lerry 'Noy' Villavueva (2nd guitar/vocals). Other additions were Vic Zalamea (trumpet,flugelhorn), Ben Palisok (sax), Chris (trombone), Victor 'Pungay' Bongat (trombone replaced chris), Raul 'Boy' Capili (trumpet replaced Vic Z.) and Maynardo 'Mai' Belarmino (sax replaced Ben). (see photos) TRADEMARK (80s): Dodie Sta. Rita (drums), Topitz Marquez .... (see photo) TRAFFIC: Boy Javier (sax/flute/clarinet/vocals) .... (see photos) TRAILERS: Darigold Jamboree band TRAVELING ELITES: Managed by Bert Bondoc TRIAD (80s): Rico Velez, Jun Lopito, Chikoy Pura & Cholo Manipon. (see news article) TRIPOD Folk Group (regulars of various folk houses, Pension Filipina, Ye Auld Country, International Pub, Taberna Filipina, , My Father's Moustache, Kola House, Hobbit House, etc.): Members were Gerry Suarez, Bon Bunales and Ed Magat. Cesar Aguas later replaced Ed. They sometimes were invited to perform in TV noontime shows. They disbanded on 1979. Gerry is in Vegas and plays in a band on some occasions while Bon still plays once in a while in some nursing homes in NJ. Ed Magat went back to the Phils after living & playing in some bands for many years in CA while Cesar Aguas is one of the most sought-after guitarists in the Philippine musical scene and he is also a musical arranger as well as a musical director. (see photo) TROJANS (formed by Numeriano "TING" Bouffard in the Spring of l96l): Members were Joseph Murphy (drums), Serafin Alfonso (lead guitar), Ador Romero (2nd lead guitar), Arthur Santos (bass guitar who later on became a member of the Electromaniacs), and Ling Aranas (alternate drummer) as well as Manny Levy in lead guitar. The group primarily did some FallOuts at UST, CEU, Letran and other gatherings such as weddings, fiestas, birthday parties, etc. The higlhlite of the group was the regular gig of the JAM SESSION TV program hosted by Bobby Ng and later on with Ginnie Pia's SHINDIG both shows were live shows at the ABS-CBN studios along Dewey Blvd. in Pasay City. Ador (Sal) Romero currently plays with the Asian Society Band based Minneapolis/St.Paul area still rockin' after all those years. TUMBLEWEEDS: Bobby Mabasa (Lead Guitar), Larry (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals), Lito Zabat (Drums) from Jovials replaced Ogot Jacobo and Fred Herrera (Bass, Vocals)