Alamid (band)

Alamid is a Filipino rock band from Manila.[1]

Alamid
Also known asThe Philippines' Friendliest Rock Band
OriginMalabon, Philippines
GenresPinoy Rock
Years active1987–present
LabelsWarner Music Philippines (1993–2001)
Independent (2001–present)
Twisted Red Cross (1989–1990)
Members
Dexter Facelo
Jas Arandela
Thalie Facelo
Zach Alcasid
Past membersGary Ignacio (deceased)
Efryl de Dios
JD Sto. Tomas
Perry Jocson
Jet Broas
Jex Herradura
Gene Mitra
Gail Ignacio
J.B. Stroup

History

The 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
  • Dexter Facelo - Guitars, vocals
  • Jas Arandela- Keyboards, vocal
  • Thalie Facelo- Bass, vocals
  • Zach Alcasid - Drums, vocals

Former members
  • Gary Ignacio (Deceased)
  • J.B. Stroup
  • Efryl De Dios
  • Jay Dominic Sto. Tomas
  • Perry Jocson
  • Jet Broas
  • Gail Ignacio
  • Jex Herradura

● Gene Mitra

Discography

Albums
  • Alamid (Warner Philippines, 1994)[2]
  • Panaginip (Warner, 1995)[2]
  • Radio Friendly (Warner, 1997)
  • Anting-anting (independently released, 2005)

Compilation albums
  • The Best of Alamid (Warner, 2001)
  • Rock Grooves in Delirious Ways (2007)
  • 1896 (Ang Pagsilang) (1996)
  • Servant Of All 2: In His Time (Viva Records, 2002)
  • Superbands (2006)

Awards
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
1994NU Rock AwardsSong of the Year"Your Love"Won

References
  1. Alamid at Allmusic
  2. 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.
  3. "Alamid, Razorback in Mr. Big Concert". 31 October 1994. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  4. Review, Allmusic
  5. "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.
  6. "Cory, celebrities mourn over Francis M's death". GMA News Online. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  7. "Gulf Times – Qatar". Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  8. "Alamid frontman Gary Ignacio dies at 49". Rappler.com. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
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