Jun Lopito
Wolfrando Lavalan Jr.
He worked with most of the Philippines' rock bands and singers such as Pinoy rock legend Pepe Smith and ethnic singer Grace Nono.
Jun Lopito | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Wolfrando Lavalan Jr. |
| Born | September 25, 1957 Philippines |
| Died | March 29, 2022 (aged 64) |
| Genres | Rock, blues, reggae, alternative rock, progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Labels | Offshore Music |
Early life
Born as Wolfrando Lavalan Jr., Jun Lopito was the son of Wolfrando Lavalan Sr. better known as "Lopito", a comedian and the original Filipino TV host of Tawag ng Tanghalan in the 1950s. Jun at the age of 8 was caught up in music after seeing The Beatles in concert in 1966. At the age of 17, he played blues and rock. In 1979, the alternative rock and blues band The Jerks was formed and he joined later in the year.
Career
In 1976, Joey Smith of the Pinoy rock band Juan dela Cruz during its hiatus formed the band The Airwaves. The band The Jerks was formed in 1979 and Lopito joined as a guitarist and left the band in the 90s. The album Bodhisattvas was released in 1995 as his first solo album on which he composed four of the eleven songs.
Death
Jun died on March 29, 2022, at the age of 64.
Awards
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Awit Awards | Best Rock Recording | "Pure Souls" | Won |
| NU Rock Awards | Guitarist of the Year | — | Won | |
| 1998 | Katha Awards | Best Rock Song | "Reklamo ng Reklamo" | Won |
| NU Rock Awards | Best Album | "Reklamo ng Reklamo" | Won |
References
External links
- Jun Lopito discography at Discogs
- Jun Lopito at IMDb
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