Saturday.

-Rivermaya is not Rivermaya without Rico Blanco

Well, its true that the band 'Rivermaya' is not 'Rivermaya' without the cooperation of their former vocalist 'Rico Blanco'. On May 2007, rumors of Rico Blanco's quitting the group surfaced. The band's management team refused to comment, as did the other members. It was not until a few more days before Blanco officially announced his departure from the group. Both Rivermaya and its management have taken the announcement in stride and have denied rumors that the band would disband as a result. "No one member is greater than the whole," declared Rivermaya management in an official statement released on June 14, 2007. After Blanco left, Rivermaya released a new single, "Sayang" [Wasted], penned by Japs Sergio and described by the band as "an open letter to the fans." Rivermaya also held auditions for a new member. Out of more than 400 participants, only 80 were chosen to join the semi-finals. The auditions was televised on Studio 23, which was titled Bagong Liwanag (A New Light). Aside from the band members, main judges are Rivermaya manager Lizza Nakpil, The Dawn guitarist Francis Reyes, and Razorback bassist Louie Telan. Until they found their new vocalist Jayson Fernandez. Jayson Fernandez was announced as the winner and new member of Rivermaya. This third evolution of Rivermaya offers an ensemble cast (with the four members offering their vocal prestiges) as compared to their previous lineups. Rivermaya released their new album entitled 'Buhay' with their carrier single 'Sugal ng Kapalaran.'

Band Members:
-Jayson Fernandez (vocalist, guitarist)
-Japs Sergio (bassist, back-up vocals)
-Mike Elgar (lead guitarist, back-up vocals)
-Mark Escueta (drummer, back-up vocalist)

I believe that the band 'Rivermaya' will not be the same again because their "Friend, Songwriter, Vocalist" Rico Blanco is the power of the baand. His song was all pretty nice and patok na patok talaga sa ating kasaysayan. He's the man. Well, cath-out his new album entitled "Your Universe" with the carrier singles "Your Universe" and "Antukin."Long live 'Rico Blaco'. Ikaw ay isang makasaysayang tao at tinitingala ng mga tao sa ating bansa dahil mahal mo ang ating bansa.
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