Hagibis (band)

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Hagibis
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genres
Years active
  • 1979–1997
  • 2013–present
Labels
MembersPete Gatela
Past members Sonny Parsons (deceased)
Bernie Fineza (deceased)
Joji Garcia
Mon Picazo
Mike Respall
Carlos Nabiula
Website https://www.facebook.com/hagibisofficial


Hagibis (Filipino word meaning "velocity", "speed" [1] or 'swiftness") is a Filipino disco group best known for their macho image, on-stage costumes, and macho songs about women. Originally formed by Juan dela Cruz Band singer and bassist Mike Hanopol and Vic del Rosario, [2] [3] they are cited as the "First Boyband in the Philippines" [4] and later were coined the title "Village People of the Philippines", [5] a title they still hold to this day. [6] Their original line-up were composed of Sonny Parsons, Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo.

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History

According to Mike Hanopol, who composed almost all of Hagibis' tracks, Vic del Rosario wanted to recruit famous actors and singers for the new group; but later changed his mind, and instead, they recruited unknown musicians. Hanopol also revealed in the same interview that he also sung? the band's recorded songs himself?. [3] Sonny Parsons also said during Hagibis' guest appearance on Tonight with Arnold Clavio, that he originally auditioned for VST & Co. before joining Hagibis. [7] The group borrowed some elements of the American disco group Village People, [8] such as the line dancing, the leather clothing, and the accompaniment of motorcycles. [9]

In 1980, the film Dolphy's Angels was released [10] which contained a musical number by Hagibis. [9]

Tony Ferrer's directorial debut, the musical film Legs... Katawan... Babae! which premiered on July 2, 1981, was a film vehicle for the group. [11] The film co-stars Myrna Castillo, Laarni Enriquez, Dinah Dominguez, Val Iglesias, etc. [12] That same year in Lito Lapid's Macho Gigolo, Hagibis performed its theme song. [9]

Group member Sonny Parsons would go on to be a director and action star in the film industry. [9]

The new lineup of Hagibis appeared on Tonight with Arnold Clavio in 2014 and is still active to the present day. [7] Original member Fineza died on January 15, 2015, while another original member, Parsons passed away on May 10, 2020. [5]

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum details
Hagibis
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Blackgold
HumaHagibis
  • Released: 1980
  • Label: Blackgold
Walang Katapat
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Star Music

Compilations

Songs

Filmography

Film

Television guestings and cameos

See also

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References

  1. ↑ Morales, Neil Jerome (12 October 2019). "Supertyphoon Hagibis gives new wind to Philippine disco band". Reuters. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Manila Sound to send Pampanga groovin'". Sunstar. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  3. 1 2 Pinoy Rock Pioneer Mike Hanopol Now A Jewish Rabbi But Comes Back As A Rocker In 'Legends Rock' Concert At Hard Rock Cafe On May 14
  4. ↑ Hagibis on Boy Bands Gone
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Hagibis' Sonny Parsons, 61". BusinessWorld. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  6. ↑ Katawan - Hagibis Allmusic
  7. 1 2 How the new Hagibis Came to Be at the Tonight with Arnold Clavio
  8. ↑ Esguerra, Darryl John (10 May 2020). "'Hagibis' member Sonny Parsons dies at 61". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  9. 1 2 3 4 Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Discos, westerns, and disco westerns". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 118. ISBN   9780994411235.
  10. ↑ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "The short, the fat and the ugly". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 98. ISBN   9780994411235.
  11. ↑ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Discos, westerns, and disco westerns". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. pp. 119–121. ISBN   9780994411235.
  12. ↑ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Weng Weng filmography". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 233. ISBN   9780994411235.
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  14. 1 2 "Sonny Parsons of Hagibis dies at 61". The Manila Times. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
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