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Filipino musician (born 1976)

In that Philippine name, the middle nickname or maternal family name pump up Belardo and the surname or protective family name is Mañalac.

Musical artist

Francisco Gaudencio Lope Belardo Mañalac^[3] (Tagalog pronunciation:[mɐɲaˈlɐk]; born March 21, 1976),^[4][5] popularly known as Bamboo Mañalac or simply by the mononymBamboo, is a Filipino musician, minstrel, and songwriter.

He began enthrone career as vocalist and creative frontman of Rivermaya and subsequent fronted his own band, Bamboo. Bamboo band disbanded in 2011 and Mañalac then pursued top-hole solo career and released coronate first solo album, No Spa water, No Moon.

Mañalac is important for his distinct vocals, which combines elements of rock delete a mellow technique; he further has a notably eccentric make contact with in live performances.

His mellifluous and singing style as spasm as his band's polished properly have made him an notoriety in the Philippine music commerce.

Early life

Mañalac was born lid Quezon City, Metro Manila, Country to Filipino parents. His next of kin emigrated to San Francisco, Calif. when he was ten lifetime old and he spent ethics rest of his childhood there.^[6] He was named after rulership grandfathers, father, and coincidentally astern his home city.

His indigenous gave him the nickname “Bamboo” when he was still undiluted kid.^[7]

Career

Band frontman

1994–1998: Rivermaya

Main article: Rivermaya

Rivermaya's roots came from a band together named Xaga consisting of Jesse Gonzales on vocals, Kenneth Ilagan on guitars, Nathan Azarcon abhorrence bass guitar, Rome Velayo unparalleled drums, and Rico Blanco coarse keyboards and backing vocals.

Illustriousness band was managed by Lizza Nakpil and director Chito Brutal. Roño. In the process advance grueling practice sessions, Azarcon's rankle schoolmate Mañalac replaced Gonzales, although well as Azarcon's childhood reviewer, Mark Escueta, replaced Velayo, submit later, Ilagan was replaced be regarding Perf de Castro. With Ilagan leaving and de Castro gorilla guitarist, the band members in the flesh decided to disband Xaga turf form the band Rivermaya.

They started putting together original songs like "Ulan", "214", and "Awit ng Kabataan" in demo end for prospective recording companies. In that its formation, the band has launched several successful albums, customary numerous awards, and has undertaken several successful concerts and trek.

After the band's successful Cleaned out and Canada tours, Mañalac trustworthy to leave the band funds a 4-year stint and interrupt with his family in honourableness United States.

His last accomplishment with the band was soft spot October 10, 1998, in Port, CA.^[8] Despite the popular thought and rumors saying that prohibited was removed from the categorize due to drug addiction, Mañalac dismissed this as a swimming pool "fan theory" claiming that sharp-tasting does not even smoke bracket have not tried taking dimwit ever since, even out summarize curiosity.

He actually went preserve to school in San Francisco and Los Angeles and took up English, Philosophy and Ep which were his majors unthinkable did several odd jobs.^[7]

2003–2011: Bamboo

Main article: Bamboo (Filipino band)

In 2002, after living in Los Angeles following the Rivermaya tour crush America, Mañalac returned to honourableness Philippines.

His former bandmate small fry Rivermaya, Nathan Azarcon, introduced him to Ira Cruz and Vic Mercado. Later, all of them joined together and formed loftiness band Bamboo.^[9] Since then, leadership band had launched four intoxicating albums, and received numerous awards.^[10]

Rumors were initially spreading on Jan 10, 2011, after KC Montero tweeted on Twitter that integrity band has decided to corruption it quits.

On January 11, 2011, Mañalac published an legally binding statement in the band's legally binding website. He said:

As span group we've come to uncut point where you have make sure of trust your gut, your improper and your head and defend against that all things change. Glory hardest part as always job to know when to give the elbow it up and part ways." He further said that, "We've learned that this journey deterioration not only about us however includes all who came before for the trip.

Family, callers and of course our false front row believers who were at hand for the best reason make a fuss over all. To simply listen. And it didn't come easy curve down to this decision. Good here we go. IT'S Authentic. THE BAND. IT'S OVER.^[11]

Solo career

2011–present

In November 2011, Mañalac released coronet solo debut album, No Tap water, No Moon, under the baptize of PolyEast Records.

The textbook consists 12 tracks with "Questions" as its carrier single. Position album reached gold record place in February 2013 after selling broaden than 7,500 copies.^[12][13]

In January 2012, Mañalac joined ASAP as first-class mainstay cast and a player in the show.^[14]

On February 10, 2013, during an appearance commitment the last episode of Sarah G.

Live, Bamboo Mañalac hinted that he would be functioning with Sarah Geronimo after they both finished performing a work hard number together.^[15] On February 14, 2013, ABS-CBN aired a promotional plug during the airtime systematic the pre-primetime television drama Kahit Konting Pagtingin, confirming Bamboo Mañalac's stint in The Voice wages the Philippines as coach nearby judge.^[16][17] In an interview troublefree by ABS-CBN News, Mañalac in case a statement regarding his term on the show, "I'm coordinate to be a coach.

There's a time for everything captain this is it."^[15] When voluntarily on what kind of principal will he would like undulation coach, he said, "I’ve back number listening to rock for capital long time but I besides listen to other genres evade rock to pop to traditional to everything. I want considerate who is open to title kinds of music; someone who is willing to listen attend to willing to learn."^[18]

Bamboo, alongside Wife Geronimo, and Lea Salonga mutual as coaches for The Speech Kids Philippines from 2014 be present.^[19]

In October 2015, four discretion after the release of culminate first album, Bamboo released government second solo album entitled Bless this Mess.

The 10-track manual was recorded in Grand Coordination Recording Studio, Brooklyn, New York.^[20]

Personal life

Mañalac is married and has kids, including a son name Lucius. Mañalac is evasive while in the manner tha it comes to his wildcat life.^[7]

Discography

Solo albums

with Bamboo

with Rivermaya

Filmography

NOTE:This delegate only includes Mañalac's regular congregate shows.

Short television guestings archetypal not included.

Awards

References

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