During the heydays of the 70’s, Olongapo City is the place to be if you want to be an up and coming band. It was in Olongapo City where the US servicemen are stationed as well. That is why American music is such a big part of the Pinoy Rock culture.
One of many bands that perform in Olongapo City is Frictions Band. MANNY CORDERO, the only original member of the group is the lead guitarist of the band has just turned 70 very recently.
“Actually this Friction band now is 3rd generation na. Since I was the original lead guitarist of the Frictions Band, I have to continue and pursue music and entertain the populace.” Manny Cordero is now based in Angeles City Pampanga.
“This new Friction Band was reformed more than a year now. We do some original stuff. And do some cover tunes from 70s Rock and vintage blues. We have to please the crowds. From old school Rock, Blues, And include heavy metal rock. The members line Up are Manny Cordero guitar, Vocals Lester Johnson, Bass. Jerome De La Torre, (Cousin of Jograd dela Torre) and Drums Harry Smith (Brother of Pepe Smith of Juan de Cruz Band)”, adds Manny.
Partly, what inspired Manny in writing songs were the Beatles. If you go to YouTube and log in to Manny Cordero Friction band. All his originally-composed songs would hint a tinge of Beatles.
As owner of STREET CORNER BLUES BAR in Angeles City, you are all in for a treat with original Pinoy Rock music and then some from Manny Cordero and THE FRICTION BAND.
Having travelled as Frictions front man in Vietnam, Japan , Guam, Thailand helped honed the guitarist he is today. After a hiatus with the old Frictions Band Manny went to Bahrain and stayed there for almost 29 years working as music instructor and as Audio Engineer.
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