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Parokya Ni Edgar

RockAlternative Rock

About Parokya Ni Edgar

Catchy Filipino rock music from Parokya Ni Edgar! Check out their albums and singles now!

List of Parokya Ni Edgar's featurings

Gloc-9, Yeng Constantino & Francis Magalona

Parokya Ni Edgar members' ages

Parokya Ni Edgar members are currently 45, 42, 48, 47 & 49 years old.

Parokya Ni Edgar's country of origin

Parokya Ni Edgar is from Philippines.

Parokya Ni Edgar members' real names

Parokya Ni Edgar members' real names are Chito Miranda, Vinci Montaner, Gab Chee Kee, Buwi Meneses & Dindin Moreno.

The Success Story of Parokya Ni Edgar

Parokya Ni Edgar: A Brief Introduction

Parokya Ni Edgar is a Filipino alternative rock band formed in 1993. The group consists of Chito Miranda (vocals and rhythm guitar), Vinci Montaner (lead guitar), Gab Chee Kee (bass), Buwi Meneses (keyboards and backing vocals), and Dindin Moreno (drums). The five-man band is known for their humorous lyrics and catchy style.

The Band's Inception

The band was founded by Chito Miranda, who had been playing music with his high school friends since they were teenagers. He had dreamed of forming a band since he was in the third grade. It wasn't until 1993 that the dream finally came to fruition when the five-member lineup of Parokya Ni Edgar was assembled. The band's name was inspired by the nickname of one of Chito's high school teachers, who was known as 'Parokya'.

Achievements & Accolades

Since their inception in 1993, Parokya Ni Edgar has released seven studio albums - three of which have gone platinum. They have also won numerous awards from various organizations such as the Awit Awards, MTV Pilipinas Music Awards, MYX Music Awards, and World Music Awards.

Discography

Over the years, Parokya Ni Edgar has released seven studio albums - Gulong Itlog Gulong (1996), Buruguduystunstugudunstuy (1997), Jingle Balls Silent Night Holy Cow! (1998), Gulong Itlog Gulong 2 (2000), Bigotilyo (2003), Middle-Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop Rockers (2007) and Halina Sa Parokya (2012). Some of their most popular singles include 'Alumni Homecoming', 'Buloy', 'Halina Sa Parokya', 'Mr. Suave' and 'Picha Pie'.

Conclusion

Parokya Ni Edgar is a beloved Filipino rock band that has been making music for over two decades. Their unique sound has earned them great commercial success as well as critical acclaim. They are a testament to the power of music to bring people together and create a lasting impact on culture.