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RivermayaFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rivermaya

Rivermaya in 2011 (From left to right : Peralta, David, Elgar, & Escueta)

Background information

Origin Manila, Philippines

Genres OPM/Pinoy rock

Alternative rock

Pop rock

Years active 1994present

Labels Universal[1]

BMG

Viva

Warner Music

Revolver

Associated

acts

Xaga, Bazurak,Bamboo,Slapshock,Kapatid, TriAxis,

Daydream Cycle, Mr. Crayon, 7 Foot Junior,

Overtone,Julianne Tarroja, Salamin,Jolina Magdangal,

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Fidela,Vinci Montaner, Paolo Valenciano

Website www.rivermaya.ph

Members Mark Escueta

Mike Elgar

Ryan Peralta

Norby David

Past

members

Rico Blanco

Bamboo Maalac

Nathan Azarcon

Perfecto de Castro

Kakoy Legaspi

Jayson Fernandez

Japs Sergio

Rivermaya is one of the most influential and critically acclaimedFilipinorock bands in the Philippines. Formed

in 1994, they are one of the several bands who spearheaded the 90s Philippine alternative rock explosion.

Rivermaya is currently composed of Mark Escueta, Mike Elgar, Ryan Peralta and Norby David. Former

members includedRico Blanco, who had been the original songwriter of the band, and vocalistBamboo

Maalac, who later formed the bandBamboo. Rivermaya is thefourteenth biggest-selling artists/actin the

Philippines.[2]

Contents

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1 Background

o 1.1 Formation and early years (1993)

o 1.2 Classic line-up and mainstream success (1994

1998)

o 1.3 Departure of Bamboo Maalac and second evolution of line-up (19982004)

o 1.4 International success (20042007)

o 1.5 Departure of Rico Blanco (2007)

o 1.6 New frontman and third evolution of line-up (20072011)

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o 1.7 Fourth and fifth evolution of line-up (2008Present)

o 1.8 Departure of Jayson Fernandez (2011)

2 Band members

o

2.1 Current members

o 2.2 Former members

3 Discography

4 External links

5 References

Background [edit]

Formation and early years (1993) [edit]

The first line-up consisted of Jesse Gonzales on vocals,Kenneth Ilaganon guitars,Nathan Azarconon bass

guitar, Rome Velayo on drums, andRico Blancoon keyboards and backing vocals. They were managed by

Lizza Nakpil and directorChito Roowho had the intention of molding the group into a rock show band. The

band was then called Xaga.

Classic line-up and mainstream success (19941998) [edit]

In the process of grueling practice sessions, Ilagan was replaced with Perfecto "Perf" de Castro; Azarcon's

childhood friend, Mark Escueta, to replace Velayo, as well as former classmateFrancisco "Bamboo"

Maalacto replace Gonzales. With Bamboo as frontman, the band members themselves decided to disband

Xaga and form the band Rivermaya. They started putting together original songs like "Ulan" [Rain], "214", and

"Awit ng Kabataan" [Song of the Youth] (mostly composed by Rico Blanco) in demo form for prospective

recording companies.

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Nathan Azarconwas one of the members of Rivermaya from 1993 to 2001.

By November 1994, the band had released its first album, the self-titled Rivermaya, and its first single, "Ulan";

followed by "214". Critically praised for its fresh, excitingly new pop/rock sound, the album went on to become

one of the best acts in the 1990s.

Citing artistic differences, Perf de Castro was adamant in leaving the group and returned to his project band

"The Blues Trio," a band later renamed "Axis" until its final inception as "Triaxis."

The band's second albumTrip, followed with the singles "Kisapmata" [Blink of an Eye], "Himala" [Miracle],

"Flower", "princess of Disguise and "Panahon Na Naman" [It's Time Once Again].Whilce Portacio, creator of

theX-Men's "Bishop" and co-founder ofImage Comics, designed the album art forTrip.

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