Juan Dela Cruz Band – Pioneered the “Golden Age” of Pinoy Rock.
Hotdog – The Manila Sound was born when Hotdog released music with a fresh, authentic Pinoy vibe in the late ’70s.
APO Hiking Society – Originally a quartet, APO Hiking Society were on the verge of disbanding when their farewell concert in 1973 unexpectedly pushed them to fame and fortune.
Freddie Aguilar – Ka Freddie brought folk music to the home of every Filipino, and Original Pinoy Music to many different parts of the world, with his popular song Anak.
Joey Ayala – Having found a formula for writing tracks that raise awareness of environmental and socio-political issues in the Philippines, while combining ethnic and modern sounds, Ayala blazed a trail through the Filipino music industry in the 1980s.
The Dawn – The Dawn are considered the longest lasting alternative Pinoy rock band, remaining a force in the music industry since their inception in the ‘80s.
Lea Salonga – Salonga rose to international fame after she was chosen to play the role of Kim in the hit musical Miss Saigon in 1989 at age 18. Her portrayal earned her the 1991 Tony Award win for best actress.
Eraserheads – The Eraserheads knocked aside superficial pop and brought melodic alternative music to the airwaves in the 1990s. The Eraserheads remain the biggest-selling OPM band, with their album Cutterpillowhaving sold an estimated 400,000 units.
Francis Magalona – Hailed as “the king of Filipino rap”, the “father of Pinoy hip hop” and the “master rapper”, Francis M. was the first Filipino rapper to bring Pinoy hip hop into the mainstream.
Arnel Pineda – Pineda shot to international fame in 2007 when he became lead singer for his heroes, US rock band Journey.
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