| The Jerks | |
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| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1979 to present |
| Labels | Star Records |
| Members | |
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Chikoy Pura - vocals, guitars |
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| Past members | |
| Jun Lupito Angelo Villegas Flor Mendoza(deceased) Paolo Manuel Paul Benitez Jong Cablitas Gils Dawag Boy Matriano Heli Umali Rene Tengasantos Brutus Lacano Rey Abella Nitoy Adriano Pino Fernandez Loy Biscaro |
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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. Former Put3ska drummer Brutus Lacano also plays session with the band..
Despite having been formed in 1979, they only released their debut record in 1994 entitled The Jerks Live, released under Gary Granada's 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 called Haligi Ng Maynila produced by ABS-CBN's Gabby Lopez, 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, Tiendesitas and Route 196 in Katipunan Extension.[1][2]
| Awards | ||
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| Preceded by "P.O.T." P.O.T. |
NU Rock Awards Album of the Year "The Jerks" 1998 |
Succeeded by "Grip Stand Throw" & "Serve In Silence" Sandwich (band) & Wolfgang |
The Jerks also released a self-titled album in the late '90s. Among the performers who played with the Jerks was drummer Benjie Santos