Joseph William Feliciano Smith was born on December 25, 1947 to Edgar William Smith, a U.S. serviceman, and Conchita Feliciano, a native of Angeles, Pampanga, where Clark Air Force base was then located. When he was eight years old, his … Continue reading Remembering Joey “Pepe” Smith
Here we have Gapo volume 2, again focusing on bands from Olangapo City. Originally released in 1978 on Ace Records and distributed by Vicor. This compilation continues where the first one left off with more Pinoy Funk, Disco and Rock … Continue reading Various Artists – Gapo Volume 2 (Promo)
Gapo is short for Olongapo City. During and just after the Vietnam War it was a playground for US military servicemen on liberty. The most famous street being Magsaysay drive, the length of this kilometer strip connecting Olongapo to the Subic … Continue reading Various Artists – Gapo Volume 1 (Promo)
The Rocky Fellers were an American-born Filipino pop/rock band discovered by Stanley Kahn in the 1960s, who signed them to Scepter Records. The group was composed of four Filipino brothers: Tony, Junior, Eddie and Albert Maligmat, and their father, Doroteo … Continue reading The Rocky Fellers – Killer Joe
Bobby Gonzales started in the 1950’s with Bayani Casimiro’s entertainment group, Bayani’s Merry-Go-Round. He worked at the Clover Theater in the 50’s, when the Clover also featured stage shows – with movies as intermission – the theater signed him up as … Continue reading Bobby Gonzales – Ano Kaya Ang Nangyari / Diyan Ka Na
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