Hagibis (band)
{{Short description|Filipino band}}
{{About|the Filipino singing group|the Filipino comic book character|Hagibis}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Hagibis
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| origin = Manila, Philippines
| genre = {{hlist|Manila sound|pop|disco|OPM}}
| years_active = {{hlist|1979–1997|2013-present}}
| label = {{hlist|Blackgold|Star Music}}
| associated_acts = Mike Hanopol
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| current_members = Joel Ortega Singer/Actor
Yujin Baydal
Pete Gatela
Carlos Parsons
| past_members = Bernie Fineza †
Joji Garcia
Sonny Parsons †
Mon Picazo
Mike Respall
Dolreich Tonolet
}}
Hagibis{{cite news |last1=Morales |first1=Neil Jerome |title=Supertyphoon Hagibis gives new wind to Philippine disco band |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-asia-storm-band-idUSKBN1WR039 |access-date=3 July 2021 |work=Reuters |date=12 October 2019 |language=en}} 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 record executive Vic del Rosario,{{cite news |title=Manila Sound to send Pampanga groovin' |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1795113/Pampanga/Entertainment/Manila-Sound-to-send-Pampanga-groovin |access-date=3 July 2021 |work=Sunstar |date=3 March 2019 |language=English}} they are cited as the "first boyband in the Philippines"[http://www.choosingmanila.com/boy-bands-gone-part-1/ Hagibis on Boy Bands Gone] and later were dubbed the "Filipino Village People",{{cite news |title=Hagibis' Sonny Parsons, 61 |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/hagibis-sonny-parsons-61/ |access-date=3 July 2021 |work=BusinessWorld |date=11 May 2020}}[https://www.allmusic.com/album/katawan-mw0001152404 Katawan - Hagibis Allmusic] The original line-up was composed of Sonny Parsons, Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo.
History
According to Mike Hanopol, who composed almost all of Hagibis' tracks, Vic del Rosario wanted to recruit famous actors and singers for a new singing group, but later changed his mind, and instead, recruited unknown musicians. Hanopol also revealed in the same interview that he also sung the band's recorded songs himself.[http://www.showbiz-portal.com/2015/05/pinoy-rock-pioneer-mike-hanopol-now_8.html 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] Sonny Parsons said during Hagibis' guest appearance on Tonight with Arnold Clavio that he originally auditioned for VST & Co. before joining Hagibis.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgQPZYUOwKc How the new Hagibis Came to Be at the Tonight with Arnold Clavio] The group borrowed some elements of the American disco group Village People,{{cite news |last1=Esguerra |first1=Darryl John |title='Hagibis' member Sonny Parsons dies at 61 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/374774/sonny-parsons-of-hagibis-dies-at-61 |access-date=3 July 2021 |work=INQUIRER.net |date=10 May 2020 |language=en}} such as the line dancing, leather clothing, and accompaniment of motorcycles.{{Cite book|last=Leavold|first=Andrew|title=The Search for Weng Weng|publisher=The LedaTape Organisation|year=2017|isbn=9780994411235|location=Australia|pages=118|chapter=Discos, westerns, and disco westerns}}
In 1980, the film Dolphy's Angels was released{{Cite book|last=Leavold|first=Andrew|title=The Search for Weng Weng|publisher=The LedaTape Organisation|year=2017|isbn=9780994411235|location=Australia|pages=98|chapter=The short, the fat and the ugly}} which contained a musical number by Hagibis.
Tony Ferrer's directorial debut, the musical film Legs... Katawan... Babae! which premiered on July 2, 1981, was a film vehicle for the group.{{Cite book|last=Leavold|first=Andrew|title=The Search for Weng Weng|publisher=The LedaTape Organisation|year=2017|isbn=9780994411235|location=Australia|pages=119–121|chapter=Discos, westerns, and disco westerns}} The film co-stars Myrna Castillo, Laarni Enriquez, Dinah Dominguez, and Val Iglesias.{{Cite book|last=Leavold|first=Andrew|title=The Search for Weng Weng|publisher=The LedaTape Organisation|year=2017|isbn=9780994411235|location=Australia|pages=233|chapter=Weng Weng filmography}} That same year in Lito Lapid's Macho Gigolo, Hagibis performed its theme song.
Group member Sonny Parsons would go on to be a director and action star in the film industry.
The new lineup of Hagibis appeared on Tonight with Arnold Clavio in 2014 with Sonny Parsons, Mike Respall, Carlos Parsons and Pete Gatela.
Original members Bernie Fineza died on January 15, 2015 and Sonny Parsons died on May 10, 2020.
In a Facebook post by the band on October 22, 2021, original member Mike Respall announced that Pete Gatela was given the authority to select the new members of the group. Gatela was recruited in 2009 by original members Sonny Parsons, Mike Respall and Bernie Fineza; and was also accepted by Mike Hanopol.{{citation needed|date=December 2024}}
Discography
=Albums=
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=Compilations=
- 1994: Katawan{{Cite web|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8141328|title = Hagibis - Katawan CD Album}}
- 2012: OPM Back to Back Hits (with VST & Co.)
=Songs=
- "Lalake"
- "Katawan" (1979) (former theme song of the popular comedy show Palibhasa Lalake{{cite news |title=Sonny Parsons of Hagibis dies at 61 |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/05/10/latest-stories/breakingnews/sonny-parsons-of-hagibis-dies-at-61/723932 |access-date=3 July 2021 |work=The Manila Times |date=10 May 2020 |language=en}} from 1987 to 1998 on ABS-CBN 2; also covered by Parokya Ni Edgar in 2002's Edgar Edgar Musikahan)
- "Legs" (1979)
- "Babae"
- "Ilagay Mo Kid"
- "Nanggigigil" (1979) (also covered by TNT Boys in 2018{{cite news |title=Recap: 'Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids' season 2, week 7 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/your-face-sounds-familiar-kids-june-16-17-episode |access-date=3 July 2021 |work=Rappler |date=18 June 2018 |language=en}} & iDolls in 2021)
- "Mama Monchang"
- "Mandurugas"
- "Maginoo"
- "G.R.O."
- "O.C.W."
- "Macho"
- "Hard to Let You Go"
- "A Feeling Just for You"