Bamboo Mañalac serves as the band's frontman. Contrary to popular belief, the band is not named after him. According to Ira Cruz, the guitarist, the word bamboo relates to strength and durability.
Pinoy Rock Scene 2008
Proliferation and survival of the Pinoy Rock scene and with it the artists depend on the belief and trust their avid fans and passionate enthusiasts offer. The people is the inspiration for artists and bands
Pinoy Rock History
The pioneers in the 60's like the Juan de la Cruz Band, consisting of Mike Hanopol, Pepe Smith and Wally Gonzalez, continued to thrive in the 70's. Their Tagalog rock songs like “Balong Malalim”
Bagong Liwanag: Rivermaya
Bagong Liwanag addressed its audience rights and made a poignant mark in the hearts of even the hard-hearted of Rivermaya fans. And this is really promising to help jumpstart them back to star status
Wolfgang: A Chip off the Fantastic Four
Because of this, the album Darkness Fell, a tribute to Wolfgang sold like pancakes. And their reunion concert last January 6,2007 was a massive success.
Posted Friday, 12 October 2007
by jdam
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Category: Blog/Rock History Wolfgang is considered as one of the four most influential Pinoy rock bands of all time, along with The Dawn, Juan de la Cruz and Eraserheads. They are a mixture of hard rock, grunge and heavy metal. Heavy metal, indeed. So the fans did not take it [...]
Posted Thursday, 11 October 2007
by prbmaster
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Category: Blog/Featured Artist What started as a band paying homage to Brazilian artist Chico Science became a big hit that really made waves and changed the contemporary Pinoy rock scene. The band members started out as college students from Ateneo de Manila University. Mong Al [...]
Posted Thursday, 11 October 2007
by prbmaster
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Category: Blog/Rock History Pinoy Rock made history indeed, and it continues to do so. For those who of you who always likes to “Rock on!”, you might find it intriguing as to how Pinoy Rock became the widespread anthem of Pinoy music that it is today. And it defin [...]
Posted Tuesday, 04 September 2007
by rockerchick
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Category: Blog/Featured Artist If you have been in the Pinoy rock scene for quite some time, you will most probably be familiar with the name Bamboo. The Crew Lead vocalist – Bamboo Manalac Guitar - Ira Cara Cruz Drums – Vic Mercado Bass – Nathan [...]
