Alamid is a Filipino rock band from Manila.[1]
Alamid | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Philippines' Friendliest Rock Band |
| Origin | Malabon, Philippines |
| Genres | Pinoy Rock |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Philippines (1993–2001) Independent (2001–present) Twisted Red Cross (1989–1990) |
| Members | Dexter Facelo Jas Arandela Thalie Facelo Zach Alcasid |
| Past members | Gary Ignacio (deceased) Efryl de Dios JD Sto. Tomas Perry Jocson Jet Broas Jex Herradura Gene Mitra Gail Ignacio |
History
editThe two main members Gary Ignacio and Dexter Facelo met while attending the St. James Academy in Malabon. In 1993, they signed to Warner Bros. Records (Warner Music Philippines) and released three albums.[2]
On November 4, 1994 the band along with Razorback opened for the American Rock Band supergroup Mr. Big at their concert at the Folk Arts Theater.[3]
Their hit single "Your Love" was named Song of the Year at the NU107 Rock Awards in 1994.[4] In 2006, it was covered by Erik Santos generating renewed interest in the band, although Ignacio and Facelo constituted the band at that time. They were managed by Dodong Viray until his demise.[5] They had further success with the songs "Just Wasn't Brave Enough" and "Still Believe in Love" while the intro to "China Eyes" was used for ABS-CBN sitcom Palibhasa Lalake.[2]
In 1995, the song "Batibot" was used as a theme song for the children's show of the same name.[2] They collaborated with the rapper Francis Magalona on the song "1896".[6]
The band continue to play live both in the Philippines and abroad.[7]
On April 17, 2015, former frontman Gary Ignacio died due to multiple organ failure.[8]
Current members
edit- Dexter Facelo - Guitars, vocals
- Jas Arandela- Keyboards, vocal
- Thalie Facelo- Bass, vocals
- Zach Alcasid - Drums, vocals
Former members
edit- Gary Ignacio (Deceased)
- Efryl De Dios
- Jay Dominic Sto. Tomas
- Perry Jocson
- Jet Broas
- Gail Ignacio
- Jex Herradura
● Gene Mitra
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Alamid (Warner Philippines, 1994)[2]
- Panaginip (Warner, 1995)[2]
- Radio Friendly (Warner, 1997)
- Anting-anting (independently released, 2005)
Compilation albums
edit- 1896 (Ang Pagsilang) (Sony Music Philippines "Formerly Sony BMG Music Philippines & BMG Records Pilipinas, 1996
- The Best of Alamid (Warner, 2001)
- Servant Of All 2: In His Time (Viva Records, 2002)
- Superbands (Universal Records Philippines, 2006)
- Rock Grooves in Delirious Ways (Sony Music Philippines, 2007)
Awards
edit| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | NU Rock Awards | Song of the Year | "Your Love" | Won |
References
edit- ^ Alamid at Allmusic
- ^ a b c d e Paul Mata (14 August 2008). "Alamid recalls how hit song Your Love catapulted the group to fame". PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Alamid, Razorback in Mr. Big Concert". 31 October 1994. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ Review, Allmusic
- ^ "This 90s band is struggling to regain control". Inquirer.net, Philippine News for Filipinos. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Cory, celebrities mourn over Francis M's death". GMA News Online. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Gulf Times – Qatar". Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Alamid frontman Gary Ignacio dies at 49". Rappler.com. Retrieved 17 April 2015.