Franco is a rock band from the Philippines, formed in 2008. The band had its beginnings as a supergroup with members from iconic Filipino bands, consisting of Franco Reyes (InYo) on vocals, Gabby Alipe (Urbandub) on guitar, 8 Toleran (Queso) on guitar, Buwi Meneses (Parokya ni Edgar) on bass guitar, and JanJan Mendoza (Urbandub) on drums.[2] This original lineup disbanded in mid-2012, and regrouped with frontman Franco Reyes backed by Paul Cañada on guitar, Dave Delfin on bass and Victor Guison on drums.
Franco started as a collaboration project between Alipe, Toleran, Meneses and Mendoza, who are prominent musicians in the Pinoy rock scene. In late 2008, deciding to have a front man for their project band, Alipe, Mendoza, Toleran and Meneses collaborated with Reyes, who had returned to the Philippines from a stay in the U.S., thus completing the band, Franco.[3] In 2009, they recorded songs that comprised Franco's first album. Upon the release of the first album in 2010, their songs quickly became hits and topped the charts. The band dominated the 2010 NU Rock Awards with 4 awards and 9 nominations. They were also nominated and won an award in the 2010 Awit Awards. However, in 2012, Alipe, Meneses, Toleran and Mendoza left the group,[4] with Franco Reyes persisting to continue. Recruiting former bandmates from Cebu, Franco, now a principal act, released his sophomore studio album in 2013, entitled Soul Adventurer. Franco now tours with new members, namely Paul Cañada, Dave Delfin and Victor Guison.
Music
Franco's musical roots are traced to a Cebu-based band named Frank!, formed by Reyes in 1996, which is credited for having boosted the Cebu rock scene.[3] However, despite reggae-leaning songs originally composed by Reyes for Frank!, the latter music of Franco became considerably heavier. Two Franco songs — “Touch the Sky” and “Song for the Suspect — have Rastafarian messages.
Mainstream success
In 2010, they released their self-titled full-length album under MCA Music. Music videos for “Cast Away” and “This Gathering” were aired on the Filipino music channel, Myx. Franco also dominated the 2010 NU Rock Awards by winning four awards—Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “This Gathering”, Album of the Year for their self-titled album, and the Listeners' Choice Award. The supergroup also won an award during the 2010 Awit Awards as the Best Performance By A Group Of Recording Artists - "Castaway", and was also nominated for the Best Performance By A New Group Of Recording Artists - "Castaway" and Best Rock/Alternative - "Castaway".[5] The band was nominated numerous times for the MYX Music Awards.
In mid-2012, four of the members (Alipe, Toleran, Meneses and Mendoza) announced a parting of ways to focus on their own respective bands. Franco Reyes decided to retain the entity by collaborating with former colleagues from Cebu, thereby recording the second Franco album.
In 2013, Soul Adventurer was released as the band's second album. With the new lineup on board, the group won Best Alternative Recording (Awit Awards) for the song Better Days.[6]
On November 9, 2014, Franco launched an EP, titled Frank!, at the St. James Power Station in Sentosa, Singapore.
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Franco is a rock band from the Philippines formed in 2008 The band had its beginnings as a supergroup with members from iconic Filipino bands consisting of Franco Reyes InYo on vocals Gabby Alipe Urbandub on guitar 8 Toleran Queso on guitar Buwi Meneses Parokya ni Edgar on bass guitar and JanJan Mendoza Urbandub on drums 2 This original lineup disbanded in mid 2012 and regrouped with frontman Franco Reyes backed by Paul Canada on guitar Dave Delfin on bass and Victor Guison on drums FrancoAlso known asFranco Suspitsados 1 OriginCebu PhilippinesGenresAlternative metalnu metalpost grungehard rockreggae rockYears active2008 presentLabelsMCA Music 2009 present MembersFranco Reyes Paul Canada Dave Delfin Victor GuisonPast membersGabby Alipe Ocho Toleran Buwi Meneses JanJan Mendoza Contents 1 History 2 Music 3 Mainstream success 4 Band members 5 Discography 5 1 Studio Album 5 2 EP 5 3 Track listing 6 Awards and nominations 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditFranco started as a collaboration project between Alipe Toleran Meneses and Mendoza who are prominent musicians in the Pinoy rock scene In late 2008 deciding to have a front man for their project band Alipe Mendoza Toleran and Meneses collaborated with Reyes who had returned to the Philippines from a stay in the U S thus completing the band Franco 3 In 2009 they recorded songs that comprised Franco s first album Upon the release of the first album in 2010 their songs quickly became hits and topped the charts The band dominated the 2010 NU Rock Awards with 4 awards and 9 nominations They were also nominated and won an award in the 2010 Awit Awards However in 2012 Alipe Meneses Toleran and Mendoza left the group 4 with Franco Reyes persisting to continue Recruiting former bandmates from Cebu Franco now a principal act released his sophomore studio album in 2013 entitled Soul Adventurer Franco now tours with new members namely Paul Canada Dave Delfin and Victor Guison Music EditFranco s musical roots are traced to a Cebu based band named Frank formed by Reyes in 1996 which is credited for having boosted the Cebu rock scene 3 However despite reggae leaning songs originally composed by Reyes for Frank the latter music of Franco became considerably heavier Two Franco songs Touch the Sky and Song for the Suspect have Rastafarian messages Mainstream success EditIn 2010 they released their self titled full length album under MCA Music Music videos for Cast Away and This Gathering were aired on the Filipino music channel Myx Franco also dominated the 2010 NU Rock Awards by winning four awards Artist of the Year Song of the Year for This Gathering Album of the Year for their self titled album and the Listeners Choice Award The supergroup also won an award during the 2010 Awit Awards as the Best Performance By A Group Of Recording Artists Castaway and was also nominated for the Best Performance By A New Group Of Recording Artists Castaway and Best Rock Alternative Castaway 5 The band was nominated numerous times for the MYX Music Awards In mid 2012 four of the members Alipe Toleran Meneses and Mendoza announced a parting of ways to focus on their own respective bands Franco Reyes decided to retain the entity by collaborating with former colleagues from Cebu thereby recording the second Franco album In 2013 Soul Adventurer was released as the band s second album With the new lineup on board the group won Best Alternative Recording Awit Awards for the song Better Days 6 On November 9 2014 Franco launched an EP titled Frank at the St James Power Station in Sentosa Singapore Band members EditCurrent members 3 Franco Reyes lead vocals guitar 2008 present Paul Poldo Canada guitar 2012 present Dave Delfin bass 2012 present Victor Guison drums 2012 present Former members 7 Gabby Alipe guitar 2008 2012 Paolo 8 Ocho Toleran guitar 2008 2012 JanJan Mendoza drums 2008 2012 Buwi Meneses bass 2008 2012 Discography EditStudio Album Edit Franco 2010 Soul Adventurer 2013 Flight 2018 EP Edit Frank 2014 Track listing Edit Franco 2010 No TitleLength1 Seasons 3 562 Touch The Sky 3 433 Castaway 4 304 Memorykill 4 445 A Mass For The End of Time 4 206 Last Waltz 5 497 Next Train Out 3 018 Song For The Suspect 5 069 Tetrahydrochloridedub 2 1510 This Gathering 4 2111 For My Dearly Departed 5 22Total length 48 12 Soul Adventurer 2013 No TitleLength1 032 0 322 To Survive 4 383 Moonset 5 034 Better Days 5 015 What Is To Be Must Be 0 216 Renewal 5 347 Drifter 1 198 A Beautiful Diversion 3 579 Across The Milkyway 5 1510 Razor 5 4111 Blame 5 2412 Follow That Light 1 1813 Uprising 5 3914 Babylonian Politicians 0 3115 Muse 5 2616 Lover s Fire 4 2717 A Prayer 4 16Total length 64 36 Flight 2018 No TitleLength1 Afterburn 4 102 Last Word 4 583 All Nighter 4 514 Mondaze 4 435 Lost In Your Universe 4 226 Best I Ever 5 067 Aurora Sunrise 4 528 Rebirth 4 209 Breaking For The Weekend 4 4910 Goodbye Goodnight 5 10Total length 67 21Awards and nominations EditYear Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results2010 Awit Awards Best Performance By A Group Of Recording Artists Castaway WonBest Performance By A New Group Of Recording Artists Castaway NominatedBest Rock Alternative Castaway NominatedNU Rock Awards Artist of the Year Won 8 Album of the Year Franco Won 8 Song of the Year This Gathering Won 8 Listeners Choice Award WonVocalist of the Year for Franco Reyes NominatedGuitarist of the Year for Gabby Alipe Paolo Toleran Franco Reyes NominatedBassist of the Year for Buhawi Meneses NominatedDrummer of the Year for JanJan Mendoza NominatedBest New Artist Nominated2011 MYX Music Awards Favorite New Artist Nominated2013 Awit Awards Best Alternative Recording Better Days Won 6 2014 MYX Music Awards Favorite Rock Video Better Days NominatedReferences Edit Tongson Tomas 2014 11 01 Myx Features Artists React To Franco Break Up Servando Kristine 2010 01 04 Music review Pinoy rock superband Franco ABS CBN News Archived from the original on 2010 01 07 Retrieved 10 March 2010 a b c Franco Suspitsados Official Facebook page Tongson Tomas 2014 11 01 MYX Features OPM Rock Superband FRANCO Disbanded Tongson Tomas 2014 11 01 Awit Awards Official List of Winners a b Tongson Tomas 2014 11 01 Awit Awards Website Franco Superband Official Facebook page a b c Franco lords over 17th NU Rock awards Manila Bulletin October 30 2010 Archived from the original on November 4 2010 Retrieved November 1 2010 External links EditFacebook Page Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Franco band amp oldid 1125825568, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
