Put3ska

Last updated
Put3ska
Also known asPut3Ska
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genres Ska
Years active1993–1998, 2019 (one off reunion)
Labels OctoArts/EMI [1]
Past membersMyra Ruaro
Arnold Morales
Bing Austria
Luis Guiang
Rodney Ambat
Richard Cruz
Eldie Siochi
Rommel Cruz
Gio Punongbayan
Marvin M Flores
Tuesday Vargas

Put3ska was a Filipino ska band formed in 1993. The band's name is word play, combining the Filipino phrase, putres ka ("damn you") and "ska". The band referred to itself as a "60s-oriented, 90s ska band, influenced by Jamaican and British ska". [2]

Contents

History

Put3ska was officially launched in 1994. The band released their first self-titled album eponymous Put3ska in 1994. [1] The album carried the hit single Manila Girl, which earned the group a gold record award. That same year, the band was voted Best New Artist, Best Live Act and Myra Rauro voted Best Vocalist during the 1995 NU Rock Awards; the music video for Manila Girl was also nominated at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards as Viewers' Choice For Asia. [2]

The second album, Manila's Finest was released in 1996. [1] It featured original material, some in the Tagalog language, as well as a cover version of the classic ska hit My Boy Lollipop by Millie Small [2] and a Northern Soul Classic Tainted Love by Gloria Jones.

In 1998 Myra Ruaro left the band and formed a new band The Brownbeat All Stars, she was replaced by Marizel Serangelo. The band celebrated their 6th Anniversary at Music Museum on September 1, 2000 [3] [4]

On May 24, 2019, the band returns with a reunion concert at Music Museum. [5]

Former Put3ska band vocalist member Myra Rauro was guested in a segment of "Bawal Judgemental" in a longest running weekday variety program, "Eat Bulaga" aired on GMA Channel 7, also with fellow other band members, "Shamrock" vocalist Marc Tupaz, former Color It Red vocalist and now "Apartel" backing vocalist and now Artstart Band Vocalist Cookie Chua, former "Orange & Lemons" band vocalist & former "Kenyo" band vocalist & now comedian writer & occational actor McCoy Fundales, former "Freestyle" vocalist Jinky Vidal, and "True Faith" vocalist Medwin Marfil".

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Awards

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
1995 NU Rock Awards Best New Artist—Won [6]
Vocalist of the Year(for Myra Ruaro)Won [6]
Best Live Act—Won [6]
1997 NU Rock Awards Keyboardist of the Year(for Bing Austria)Won
Best Live Act—Won

See also

Related Research Articles

P.O.T. was a Filipino rock band, formed in 1994 and officially disbanded in 2005. The band was fronted by Karl Roy who also fronted the bands Advent Call and Kapatid. The group is famous for their 1997 remake of the song "Yugyugan Na", originally performed by The Advisors in 1977. The band held a reunion concert on July 22, 2006, at The 70's Bistro in Quezon City. On 1997, Harley Alarcon left the band and was replaced by Jay Alviar who also left a year later. In 1999, Ian Umali left the band to go back to school and continue his studies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rivermaya</span> Filipino rock band

Rivermaya is a Filipino alternative rock band. Formed in 1994, it is one of the several bands who spearheaded the 1990s Philippine alternative rock explosion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Parokya ni Edgar</span> Philippine alternative rock band

Parokya ni Edgar is a Filipino band formed in 1993, composed of Chito Miranda, Gab Chee Kee, Buwi Meneses, Darius Semaña, Dindin Moreno, and Vinci Montaner. The band is known for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of popular songs both foreign and local. The band is adept at playing in various musical genres.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Dawn (band)</span> Filipino rock band

The Dawn is a Filipino rock band which first achieved commercial success during the late 1980s in the Philippines. The band broke up in 1995 with lead vocalist Jett Pangan forming another band, the Jett Pangan Group. The Dawn reunited in late 1999. The Dawn is considered the "longest-lived and most prolific rock band in the Philippines".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Francis Magalona</span> Filipino rapper

Francis Michael Durango Magalona, also known by the moniker Francis M, was a Filipino rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, actor, and television personality. Born in Manila, He became a significant influence to artists in the Pinoy hip-hop scene and the local rap community.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bamboo (Filipino band)</span> Filipino alternative rock band

Bamboo was a Filipino alternative rock band formed in 2003 by lead vocalist Bamboo Mañalac, bassist Nathan Azarcon, lead and rhythm guitarist Ira Cruz and drummer Vic Mercado.

Sandwich is a Filipino alternative rock band from the Philippines. The band consists of lead vocalist Raymund Marasigan, guitarists and backing vocalists Diego Castillo and Mong Alcaraz, bassist Myrene Academia and drummer Mike Dizon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">True Faith (band)</span> Filipino alternative rock band

True Faith is a band from the Philippines, formed in 1991. They have become one of the Philippines' most popular and accomplished bands.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Jerks</span> Filipino rock band

The Jerks is a rock band from the Philippines formed in 1979, and perhaps, is the original alternative rock and blues band in the country. 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 Chickoy Pura, Nitoy Adriano, Jun Lopito, Angelo Villegas, and others have carved names in their respective niches. Other performers who have played with the Jerks are former Put3ska drummer Brutus Lacano as a session musician, and drummer Benjie Santos.

INTRoVOYS is a Filipino pop rock band formed in 1986 by 3rd-G Cristobal, Paco Arespacochaga and Jonathan Buencamino. The band is now based in Los Angeles, California.

"Ang Huling El Bimbo" is a song composed by Ely Buendia of the Philippine pop/rock band Eraserheads, for their 1995 studio album Cutterpillow. It received extensive airplay after its release and ranked #2 on RX 93.1's "Top 20 OPM Requests of 1996". It is the only Tagalog song included in the band's international compilation album, Aloha Milkyway (1998). The song's music video catapulted the band's success outside the Philippines by bagging the 'International Viewer's Choice Awards for Asia' at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wolfgang (band)</span> Filipino rock band

Wolfgang is a Filipino rock band formed in January 1992 in Manila. The group is notable for being the only Filipino rock band to release albums in both Japan and the United States and for realizing Platinum record sales in their home country. After ten years, the original lineup split in 2002. Wolfgang reformed in 2007 with a new drummer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Razorback (band)</span> Filipino hard rock band

Razorback is a Filipino hard rock band formed in 1990. Originally known for being regulars at the now-defunct Kalye, a club in Makati, the band has performed at full-scale concerts and opened for Silverchair, Rage Against the Machine and Metallica.

Imago is a Filipino rock band composed of Kharren "Kurei" Granada (vocals), Myrene "Maps" Academia (bass), Tim Cacho (guitar), Zach Lucero (guitar) and Mervin Panganiban (drums).

Neocolours was a Filipino pop-rock band formed in 1987, out of the remnants of a mid-1980s vocal group, in Manila, Philippines. Founding members were Ito Rapadas (vocals), Jimmy Antiporda (keyboards), Marvin Querido (keyboards), Josel Jimenez (guitar), Paku Herrera (bass) and Nino Regalado (drums). Their first album, Making It in 1988 reached platinum sales, and helped usher in a new era in the Philippine recording industry that is now known as the early 1990s band explosion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">MOJOFLY</span> Filipino pop-rock band

MOJOFLY is a pop-rock band from the Philippines.

Teeth is a Filipino rock band formed in 1993. The band is currently composed of Glenn Jacinto on vocals, Jerome Velasco on guitars, Pedz Narvaja on bass, Mike Dizon on drums, and Dok Sergio on guitars. Their music style is a mix of Alternative rock and grunge. The band is well known for the hits, "Laklak", "Prinsesa" and "Shooting Star".

Slapshock was a Filipino heavy metal band from Metro Manila. They were formed in 1997, originally as a nu metal act, with their early musical style compared to that of Korn. They later shifted towards a metalcore style.

Greyhoundz is a Filipino band based in Manila, Philippines. Formed in the late 1990s, they gained international recognition for their alternative metal/rap metal sound.

Side A is a Filipino pop band formed in 1985. They gained recognition in the Philippine music scene in the late 1980s through to the early 2000s. They are best known for their hit single "Forevermore." Side A achieved major commercial success during the 1990s. In 1993, the group's third album went triple platinum and in the mid-1990s, Side A garnered two Awit Awards, the Philippines' equivalent of the Grammys.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Gonzales, David. "Put3ska: OPM Timeless Collection Gold Series 4". AllMusic . Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 Son, Johanna (3 December 1996). "Arts and Entertainment". Inter Press Service . Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  3. ↑ "Put3ska's Birthday Holiday". philmusic.com. Maurice Yap. Archived from the original on 25 March 2006. Retrieved March 25, 2006.
  4. ↑ "Put3ska: Big 6 and Counting". philmusic.com. Bernice C. Roldan. Archived from the original on 25 March 2006. Retrieved March 25, 2006.
  5. ↑ "Classic Pinoy ska band Put3ska returns with reunion concert". news.abs-cbn.com. Rick Olivares. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  6. 1 2 3 "Sabato Nights". 1 December 1995. Retrieved 9 August 2022.


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.