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The Eraserheads, Eraserheads, or E-Heads was a prominent Pinoy rock band of the 1990s, formed by Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro. The band is one of the most successful, critically-acclaimed, and significant bands in the history of Original Pinoy Music, earning them the accolade, "The Beatles of the Philippines." The Eraserheads are also credited for spearheading a second wave of Manila band invasions,paving the way for a host of Philippine alternative rock bands such as Rivermaya, The Youth, Yano, Alamid, Grin Department, Teeth, Siakol and Parokya ni Edgar.
The band released several singles, albums, and EPs that reached number one. This commercial success was most evident in the release of their third album Cutterpillow, which achieved platinum status several times. The Eraserheads are one the best-selling musical acts of all time in the Philippines, paving way for an international career that earned them the "Moon Man" in the MTV Video Music Awards.
Their diverse music worked both in the underground and mainstream scenes of the Philippine music industry. By fusing different musical styles such as alternative, pop, rock, reggae, and synthpop the Eraserheads helped change the sound of Pinoy rock.
Background information
Birth name: Eleandre Basino Buendía
Also known: as Jesus "Dizzy" Ventura
Born: November 2, 1970(1970-11-02)
Origin: Naga City, Philippines
Genre(s): Alternative rock/pop
Experimental
Pinoy rock
Shoegaze
Instrument(s): Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Synthesizer
Label(s): Sony BMG Pilipinas
Associated acts: The Eraserheads
The Mongols
Pupil
Bluidie Tryste
Sunday School
Background information
Birth name: Raimund Emmanuel Parcon Marasigan
Also known as: Lemon, Sugar Raims
Born: May 22, 1971 (1971-05-22) (age 37)
Philippines
Genre(s): Alternative rock/pop
Disco punk
Electronica
Experimental
Hip Hop
Pinoy rock
Rapcore
Instrument(s): drums, percussion, synthesizers, Guitar, vocals, keyboards
Associated acts: Cambio
Eraserheads
Pedicab
Planet Garapata
Sandwich
Squid 9
Sun Valley Crew
Project 1
The Curfew
Background information
Birth name: Hector Avacena Zabala
Also known as: Buddy, Budz,
The Baker Boy
Born: November 13, 1971 (1971-11-13) (age 36) Philippines
Genre(s): Alternative rock/pop
Experimental
Pinoy rock
Instrument(s): Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizers
Associated acts: Cambio
The Dawn
Eraserheads
Sun Valley Crew
Twisted Halo
The Curfew
Background information
Birth name: Marcus Antonius Corpuz Adoro
Also known as: Makoy, Surfernando, Punk Zappa, Nito
Born: December 31, 1971 (1971-12-31) (age 36)
Philippines
Genre(s): Alternative Rock/Pop
Blues
Experimental
Folk Rock
Pinoy rock
Stoner Rock
Surf Rock
Occupation(s): Singer-Songwriter
Musician
Surfer
Instrument(s): vocals, guitars, synthesizers
Years active 1989 – Present
Associated acts Eraserheads
The Flaming Katols
Markus Highway
Surfernando
The Curfew
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