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
MembersJoel Ortega Singer/Actor,

Yujin Baydal Singer/Actor,



Past membersSonny Parsons (deceased)
Bernie Fineza (deceased)
Joji Garcia
Mon Picazo
Mike Respall Pete Gatela (Past Members)
Carlos Nabiula (Past Members)


Hagibis (Filipino word meaning "velocity", "speed"[1] or 'swiftness") 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 Vic del Rosario,[2][3] they are cited as the "First Boyband in the Philippines"[4] and later were coined the title "Village People of the Philippines",[5] a title they still hold to this day.[6] Their original line-up were composed of Sonny Parsons, Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo.

  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. ^ Cite error: The named reference recording was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Hagibis on Boy Bands Gone
  5. ^ "Hagibis' Sonny Parsons, 61". BusinessWorld. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  6. ^ Katawan - Hagibis Allmusic