Wally Gonzalez | |
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| Also known as | Wally Gonzales |
| Born | December 27, 1949 Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines |
| Died | July 23, 2021 (aged 71) Parañaque, Philippines |
| Genres | Pinoy rock |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | guitars (electric, acoustic and dobro) |
| Years active | 1960s–2021 |
| Formerly of | Juan de la Cruz Band |
Wally Gonzalez (December 27, 1949 – July 23, 2021) was a Filipino bluesman, guitarist and proponent of Pinoy Rock. Gonzalez formed and led the Juan de la Cruz Band which, with the collaboration of bassist-vocalist Mike Hanopol and drummer-vocalist Pepe Smith, rose to unprecedented national prominence as a power trio.