Rico Blanco leaves Rivermaya

[geekspassion]

Rico Blanco leaves Rivermaya



Vocalist and guitarist Rico Blanco has left Rivermaya, a reliable source told the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), confirming a rumor that has been circulating for weeks.

"But that's all I am ready to say at the moment. We are still reeling from the shocks," the source, who is very close to the group, said.

The group, the source said, is currently in shock.

Final act

The whispers about the group's disbanding got louder during a gig last May 4 at the Metro Bar, where they played with Sandwich and Pupil.

In a message posted by The Dawn's drummer, J.B. Leonor, in their web mailing list, he said that guitarist Francis Reyes got a text message early in the morning of May 4, saying that Rivermaya was breaking up and would have their last show later that evening.

Francis went to Metro Bar that night and texted J.B. after a couple of hours: "Confirmed! It's Rivermaya's last gig!!! They're breaking up!"

Signs of goodbyes

According to those present at the show, a nostalgic Rico said that the gig was memorable because it was held at the same place where an inexperienced Rivermaya played its first ever gig as an opening act for the legendary Eraserheads. (Metro Bar was known as Kampo during the '90s.)

Spectators also noted Rico's happiness that night sharing the bill once more with former E-heads members Ely Buendia (now with Pupil) and Raimund Marasigan (now part of Sandwich).

An intense Rico, in the middle of performing "Umaaraw, Umuulan," reportedly shouted, "Isang huling malupit!"

Rivermaya's bassist Japs Sergio then seconded by telling the crowd, "Lakasan n'yo pa, huli na ‘to!"

However, neither the bar management or any the band members issued a official statement was validating the split — until recently.


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[kjaonline]

oh sad.. but i never really liked rico blanco's voice.. they were better off with bamboo as the vocals.. but i loved his compositions though

[kevinpaquet]

Wooot? syang naman nun. aalis sya

[bananakeik]

nakakaiyak to ah:

Originally Posted by geekspassion

Rico Blanco leaves Rivermaya
Rivermaya's bassist Japs Sergio then seconded by telling the crowd, "Lakasan n'yo pa, huli na ‘to!"

However, neither the bar management or any the band members issued a official statement was validating the split — until recently.

hehe
bakit daw?
magsosolo na sya?
o titigil na talaga sa mga ganyan?

pakisabi na lang, ayokong magbasa eh. hehe

[macobex]

sayang tlga.. ganda pa naman ng chemistry nila. bkt ba kc cya umalis?