Parokya ni Edgar

Parokya ni Edgar
Parokya ni Edgar at a live performance in 2016
Background information
Also known as	Comic Relief
Origin	Quezon City, Philippines
Genres	Alternative rock pop rock comedy rock experimental novelty rap rock funk rock Pinoy rock alternative metal
Years active	1993–present
Labels	Universal
Members	Chito Miranda Gab Chee Kee Buwi Meneses Darius Semaña Dindin Moreno Vinci Montaner
Website	www.parokyaniedgarph.com

Parokya ni Edgar (lit: Edgar's Parish) is a Filipino rock band formed in 1993, composed of Chito Miranda (lead vocals), Gab Chee Kee (rhythm guitar, vocals), Buwi Meneses (bass guitar, backing vocals), Darius Semaña (lead guitar, backing vocals), Dindin Moreno (drums, percussion), and Vinci Montaner (backing vocals). 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.

Parokya ni Edgar has been referred to by local media outlets as "The National Band of the Philippines". As of 2005, the band has reportedly sold 600,000 albums in the Philippines for their first eight albums.^[1]