Thursday, June 6, 2019

Ezzy Monzon


Ezzy Monzon - Rock Flamboyance Personified

Poison, Motley Crue, Kiss, Bon Jovi, White Snake are some of the bands in 80’s that ruled the airwaves back then. Glam rock, as the genre suggests,  can be seen as a fashion as well as musical subgenre. Very few, in fact-none can one recall thus far, such act in the Pinoy Rock can be attributed for this genre except with Ezzy Monzon.

What is it with Caviteños, that they are so identified with Rock music? “Passionate ang Caviteño pag dating sa Rock Music, ever since naman very famous na ang rock music sa Cavite because of the influence ng Americans in Sangley Point, Cavite City” , muses Ezzy. He was born and raised in Imus Cavite. He has been doing stint with various local band.
“As lead singer and song writer, one of my ardent dreams and goal is to form a band which will cater for what i love most”, adds Ezzy. There are a lot of Caviteño musician that enhance their talent because American culture. “Everytime i see Kiss in their videos, it means a lot to me,  parang gusto maging kagaya nila”, reminisces Ezzy. That was the turning point in Ezzy’s life. “Sa Glam Rock talaga ako namulat, din ako na expose in that kind of music since when i was in highschool in mid 8O’s”, says Ezzy.

In the summer of August 2010, Ezzy formed a band called ‘SS 109’ after a type of ammunition that ia known to penetrate steel. They got their inspiration from Poison, Motley Crue , Kiss and other 80's old school Rock and Roll to make catchy melodies, good quality music and lyrics. Ezzy's raspy and somewhat croony vocal adds to the flavor of the music. After sometime the group reformed and change the name into EZZY ROCK. Early setbacks made Ezzy frustrated and decided to divert his music career into a real estate for several years. However, he realized that he still wants to pursue and give the band the another go . Ezzy Rock experienced ups and downs like any normal band, thus the current line up is the 3rd generation. EZZY MONZON(singer and songwriter), JUN PINEDA( Bass Guitar), RICHARD SUNGA ( Lead Guitar), JUN GONZALES ( Drummer) and EARL ARCILLA ( Rhythm Guitar).

He decided to launch his album for the 3rd time around. Again, he started to regroup and form a new and potential members. In 2018, EZZY ROCK formed a new members coming from other signature local band to continue for what the band started to make noise and bring back the old school Rock and Roll heavy metal in the music industry.
EZZY ROCK already released their first MTV last January 05, 2019 called "HEADBANG". The Band started to promote their Album thru some Events and Bar tour around Metro Manila, Cavite and even in Pampanga region.

Last Mar.23,2019 Ezzy Rock wowed the Caviteños anew along side Wally Gonzalez in a tribute gig for Pepe Smith. And with their flamboyant get up and the signature leather pants of Ezzy, they will definitely rock your socks off.
“Glamrock is really fashion and music rolled into one. Especially when it comes to live performances. Kung baga, talagang pinaghahandaan..we put a dab of make up to enhance out facial features. Our best rocker dress ever had…iba pag may character? Mga costumized lang ang costume namin and the the rest dept store lang”, finishes Ezzy. 

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