The Jerks
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| The Jerks | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin |  Manila, Philippines |
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| Genre(s) | Rock |
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| Years active | 1979 to present | |
| Label(s) | Star Records | |
| Members | ||
| Chikoy Pura - vocals, guitars Nitoy Adriano - guitars Edwin Aguilar - bass |
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| Former members | ||
| Jun Lopito Angelo Villegas Flor (deceased) |
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The Jerks was formed in 1979 and is perhaps the original alternative rock and blues band in the Philippines. The band has undergone a lot of member changes and notably a lot of the previous members of the band are now certified icons themselves in the music scene. Members like Jun Lupito, Angelo Villegas, and others have carved names in their respective niches.
Despite having been formed in 1979, they only released their debut record in 1994 entitled The Jerks Live, released under Backdoor Records. It was recorded live at the legendary Mayric's bar and showcases the raw, passionate musicality of the band never before put into record.
By 1997, Star Records managed to convince the band to record a major label album, which gave the band the opportunity to reach wider audience. This pave the way to band winning the 1998 NU Rock Award for Best Album and the 1998 Katha Award for Best Rock Song "Reklamo ng Reklamo".
The Jerks still perform regularly around Manila in bars like The 70s Bistro[1]
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