Hagibis (band)

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

This article is about Filipino singing group. For Filipino comic book character, see Hagibis.
Hagibis
OriginManila, Philippines
GenresManila sound, pop, disco, funk
Years active1979 (1979)–1997 (1997), 2013 (2013)–present
LabelsBlackgold, Star Music
Associated actsMike Hanopol
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/hagibisofficial
MembersPete Gatela
Past membersSonny Parsons (deceased)
Bernie Fineza (deceased)
Joji Garcia
Mon Picazzo
Mike Respall
Carlos Nabiula


History

According to Mike Hanopol, who composed almost all of Hagibis' tracks, Vic del Rosario wanted to recruit famous actors and singers for the new group; but later changed his mind, and instead, they recruited unknown musicians. Hanopol also revealed in the same interview that he also sung the band's recorded songs himself.[1] Parsons also said during Hagibis' guest appearance on Tonight with Arnold Clavio, that he originally auditioned for VST & Co. before joining Hagibis.[4] The group borrowed some elements of the American disco group, Village People, such the line dancing, the leather clothing, accompany with motorcycles.[5]

In 1980, the film Dolphy's Angels was released.[6] In it Hagibis has a musical number.[5]

On the 2nd of July 1981, Tony Ferrer's directorial debut the musical film Legs... Katawan... Babae! premiered, it's a film vehicle for the group.[7] The film co-stars Myrna Castillo, Laarni Enriquez, Dinah Dominguez Val Iglesias, etc.[8] That same year in Lito Lapid's Macho Gigolo, Hagibis performed the theme song.[5]

Group member Sonny Parsons would go on in the film industry as a director and an action star.[5]

The new lineup of Hagibis appeared at the Tonight with Arnold Clavio in 2014 and is still active until today. [4] Original member Fineza died on January 15, 2015, while another original member Parsons passed away on May 10, 2020.

Discography

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

Compilations
  • 1994: Katawan[9]
  • 2012: OPM Back to Back Hits (with VST & Co.)

Songs
  • "Lalake"
  • "Katawan"
  • "Legs"
  • "Babae"
  • "Ilagay Mo Kid"
  • "Nanggigigil"
  • "Mama Monchang"
  • "Mandurugas"
  • "Maginoo"
  • "G.R.O."
  • "Hard to Let You Go"
  • "A Feeling Just for You"

Filmography
  • 1981: Legs, Katawan, Babae

See also

References
  1. 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
  2. Hagibis on Boy Bands Gone
  3. Katawan - Hagibis Allmusic
  4. How the new Hagibis Came to Be at the Tonight with Arnold Clavio
  5. Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Discos, westerns, and disco westerns". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 118. ISBN 9780994411235.
  6. Leavold, Andrew (2017). "The short, the fat and the ugly". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 98. ISBN 9780994411235.
  7. Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Discos, westerns, and disco westerns". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. pp. 119–121. ISBN 9780994411235.
  8. Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Weng Weng filmography". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 233. ISBN 9780994411235.
  9. http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8141328
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