Jun Lopito

Wolfrando Lavalan Jr. (November 25, 1957 – March 29, 2022),[1] professionally known as Jun Lopito, was a Filipino guitarist.[2][3] He worked with most of the Philippines' rock bands and singers such as Pinoy rock legend Pepe Smith and ethnic singer Grace Nono.[4]

In this Philippine name, the family name is Lavalan.
Jun Lopito
Birth nameWolfrando Lavalan Jr.
BornNovember 25, 1957
Philippines
DiedMarch 29, 2022(2022-03-29) (aged 64)
GenresRock, blues, reggae, alternative rock, progressive rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
LabelsOffshore Music

Early life

Born as Wolfrando Lavalan Jr., Jun Lopito was the son of Wolfrando Lavalan Sr. better known as "Lopito", a comedian and the original Filipino TV host of Tawag ng Tanghalan in the 1950s. Jun at the age of 8 was caught up in music after seeing The Beatles in concert in 1966.[5] At the age of 17, he played blues and rock. In 1979, the alternative rock and blues band The Jerks was formed and he joined later in the year.[6]

Career

In 1976, Joey Smith of the Pinoy rock band Juan dela Cruz during its hiatus formed the band The Airwaves.[7][8] The band The Jerks was formed in 1979 and Lopito joined as a guitarist and left the band in the 90s. The album Bodhisattvas was released in 1995 as his first solo album[9] on which he composed four of the eleven songs.[10]

Death

Jun died on March 29, 2022, at the age of 64.[11]

Awards
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
1996Awit AwardsBest Rock Recording"Pure Souls"Won
NU Rock AwardsGuitarist of the Year—Won
1998Katha AwardsBest Rock Song"Reklamo ng Reklamo"Won
NU Rock AwardsBest Album"Reklamo ng Reklamo"Won

References
  1. "Filipino rock icon Jun Lopito has died". NME. March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  2. "Chickoy Pura: With a little help from his friends". philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  3. Broughton, Simon; Ellingham, Mark; McConnachie, James; Duane, Orla (2000). World Music: The Rough Guide. Latin and North America, Caribbean, India, Asia and Pacific. Rough Guides. p. 217. ISBN 9781858286365. Retrieved October 19, 2019. Jun lopito.
  4. "Up close with a guitar god, 'regular guy' Jun Lopito". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  5. "There's a Jun Lopito benefit gig on Friday! | Coconuts Manila". Coconuts. May 14, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  6. "The Jerks | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  7. Sallan, Edwin P. "We will never see another Pepe Smith". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  8. "Remembering Pepe Smith". Manila Bulletin Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 31, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  9. Filipinas. Filipinas Pub. 1997. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  10. "Up close with a guitar god, 'regular guy' Jun Lopito". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  11. Sallan, Edwin P. (March 30, 2022). "Pinoy Rock legend Jun Lopito passes away | Edwin P. Sallan". BusinessMirror. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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