Alamid (rock band)
| Alamid |
| Also known as |
The Philippines' Friendliest Rock Band |
| Origin |
Malabon, Philippines |
| Genres |
Alternative rock |
| Years active |
1987–present |
| Labels |
Warner Music Philippines (1993-2001)
Independent (2001-present)
Twisted Red Cross (1989-1990) |
| Associated acts |
Neocolours
Immaculate
Ardourn Delirium
Athena's Curse
Boy next Door
Put3ska
Skarlet |
| Members |
Carl McFly
Dexter Facelo
Gene Mitra
Jun Pineda
Jex Herradura |
| Past members |
Thallie Facelo
Efryl de Dios
JD Sto. Tomas
Perry Jocson
Jet Broas
Gail Ignacio
Paku Herrera
Roel Mangyao
Gary Ignacio |
Alamid is a Filipino alternative-rock band. The group's members hail from Manila.[1] They released three albums on Warner Bros. Records (Warner Music Philippines) in the 1990s. Their hit single "Your Love" was named Song of the Year at the NU107 Rock Awards in 1995.[2]
Members
- Carl McFly - Lead vocals
- Dexter Facelo - Guitars, vocals
- Gene Mitra - Keyboards, vocals
- Jun Pineda - Bass, vocals
- Jex Herradura - Drums, vocals
- Carlo Gonzales - saxophone, vocals
- Mary Ann Mendoza - 2nd Voice
Discography
Studio Albums
- Alamid (Warner Philippines, 1994)
- Panaginip (Warner, 1995)
- Radio Friendly (Warner, 1997)
- The Best of Alamid (Warner, 2001)
- Anting-anting (independently released, 2005)
Compilation Albums
References
- Nini Valera. "This ‘90s band is struggling to regain control … of their precious property", Sunday Inquirer Magazine, June 29, 2006.
- Paul Mata. "Alamid recalls how hit song "Your Love" catapulted the group to fame", Pep.PH, August 14, 2008.
- Kimberly Jane T. Tan. "We really were impressed by Francis when he came up with lyrics for his rap portion in “1896" on the spot, he really has talent," said lead vocalist Gary Ignacio.", GMANews.TV, March 7, 2009.
- Raynald Rivera. "Gary Ignacio, Alamid’s vocalist, impressed Filipinos including other nationalities who are followers of the rock genre, with his exceptional vocal range and versatility in singing some of the songs which catapulted the group into stardom in the 90s.", The Peninsula, October 11, 2009.
- Ailyn Agonia. "All-time favourite Filipino alternative-rock band Alamid set the mood of the concert with their renditions of some of their hit tracks including ‘Sama- Sama’ and ‘China Eyes’", Qatar Tribune, October 11, 2009.
- "The Philippine International School Qatar (PISQ) together with Supernova Entertainment presented a rock concert featuring top Filipino artistes Alamid, Brownman Revival and Rico Blanco", Gulf Times, October 13, 2009.
- Carmela Lapena. "In Cubao, arguably the busiest MRT station at any given day, was a "chop suey" lineup of Noel Cabangon, Jeepney Joyride, Giniling Festival, FMD ...Datu’s Tribe, Alamid, Boy Elroy, Bad Burn, and Dakila Philippines.", GMANews.TV, December 7, 2009.
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