Hagibis (band)

This article is about the Filipino singing group. For the Filipino comic book character, see Hagibis.
Hagibis
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Years active
  • 1979–1997
  • 2013-present
Labels
MembersPete Gatela
Carlos Parsons
Past membersBernie Fineza †
Joji Garcia
Sonny Parsons †
Mon Picazo
Mike Respall
Dolreich Tonolete
Yujin Baydal

Hagibis[1] is a Filipino disco group best known for their macho image, on-stage costumes, and macho songs about women. Originally formed by Juan dela Cruz Band singer and bassist Mike Hanopol and record executive Vic del Rosario,[2][3] they are cited as the "first boyband in the Philippines"[4] and later were dubbed the "Village People of the Philippines",[5][6] The original line-up was composed of Sonny Parsons, Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo.

History

According to Mike Hanopol, who composed almost all of Hagibis' tracks, Vic del Rosario wanted to recruit famous actors and singers for a new singing group, but later changed his mind, and instead, recruited unknown musicians. Hanopol also revealed in the same interview that he also sung the band's recorded songs himself.[3] Sonny Parsons said during Hagibis' guest appearance on Tonight with Arnold Clavio that he originally auditioned for VST & Co. before joining Hagibis.[7] The group borrowed some elements of the American disco group Village People,[8] such as the line dancing, leather clothing, and accompaniment of motorcycles.[9]

In 1980, the film Dolphy's Angels was released[10] which contained a musical number by Hagibis.[9]

Tony Ferrer's directorial debut, the musical film Legs... Katawan... Babae! which premiered on July 2, 1981, was a film vehicle for the group.[11] The film co-stars Myrna Castillo, Laarni Enriquez, Dinah Dominguez, and Val Iglesias.[12] That same year in Lito Lapid's Macho Gigolo, Hagibis performed its theme song.[9]

Group member Sonny Parsons would go on to be a director and action star in the film industry.[9]

The new lineup of Hagibis appeared on Tonight with Arnold Clavio in 2014 with Sonny Parsons, Mike Respall, Carlos Parsons and Pete Gatela. [7]

Original members Bernie Fineza died on January 15, 2015 and Sonny Parsons died on May 10, 2020.[5]

In a Facebook post by the band on October 22, 2021, original member Mike Respall announced that Pete Gatela was given the authority to select the new members of the group. Gatela was recruited in 2009 by original members Sonny Parsons, Mike Respall and Bernie Fineza; and was also accepted by Mike Hanopol.[citation needed]

Discography

Albums

Title Album details
Hagibis
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Blackgold
HumaHagibis
  • Released: 1980
  • Label: Blackgold
Walang Katapat
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Star Music

Compilations

Songs

  • "Lalake"
  • "Katawan" (1979)[5] (former theme song of the popular comedy show Palibhasa Lalake[14] from 1987 to 1998 on ABS-CBN 2; also covered by Parokya Ni Edgar in 2002's Edgar Edgar Musikahan)
  • "Legs" (1979)[5]
  • "Babae"
  • "Ilagay Mo Kid"
  • "Nanggigigil" (1979)[5] (also covered by TNT Boys in 2018[15] & iDolls in 2021)
  • "Mama Monchang"
  • "Mandurugas"
  • "Maginoo"
  • "G.R.O."
  • "Hard to Let You Go"
  • "A Feeling Just for You"

Filmography

Film

  • 1981: Legs, Katawan, Babae[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ Morales, Neil Jerome (12 October 2019). "Supertyphoon Hagibis gives new wind to Philippine disco band". Reuters. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Manila Sound to send Pampanga groovin'". Sunstar. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b Pinoy Rock Pioneer Mike Hanopol Now A Jewish Rabbi But Comes Back As A Rocker In 'Legends Rock' Concert At Hard Rock Cafe On May 14
  4. ^ Hagibis on Boy Bands Gone
  5. ^ a b c d e "Hagibis' Sonny Parsons, 61". BusinessWorld. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  6. ^ Katawan - Hagibis Allmusic
  7. ^ a b How the new Hagibis Came to Be at the Tonight with Arnold Clavio
  8. ^ Esguerra, Darryl John (10 May 2020). "'Hagibis' member Sonny Parsons dies at 61". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  9. ^ a b c d Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Discos, westerns, and disco westerns". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 118. ISBN 9780994411235.
  10. ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "The short, the fat and the ugly". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 98. ISBN 9780994411235.
  11. ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Discos, westerns, and disco westerns". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. pp. 119–121. ISBN 9780994411235.
  12. ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Weng Weng filmography". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 233. ISBN 9780994411235.
  13. ^ "Hagibis - Katawan CD Album".
  14. ^ a b "Sonny Parsons of Hagibis dies at 61". The Manila Times. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  15. ^ "Recap: 'Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids' season 2, week 7". Rappler. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2021.