Jun Lopito
Birth nameWolfrando Lavalan Jr.
BornNovember 25, 1957
Philippines
DiedMarch 29, 2022(2022-03-29) (aged 64)
GenresRock, blues, reggae, alternative rock, progressive rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
LabelsOffshore Music

Wolfrando Lavalan Jr. (November 25, 1957 – March 29, 2022),[1] professionally known as Jun Lopito, was a Filipino guitarist.[2][3] He worked with most of the Philippines' rock bands and singers such as Pinoy rock legend Pepe Smith and ethnic singer Grace Nono.[4]

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.[5] 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.[6]

Career

In 1976, Joey Smith of the Pinoy rock band Juan dela Cruz during its hiatus formed the band The Airwaves.[7][8] 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[9] on which he composed four of the eleven songs.[10]

Death

Jun died on March 29, 2022, at the age of 64.[11]

Awards

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
1996Awit AwardsBest Rock Recording"Pure Souls"Won
NU Rock AwardsGuitarist of the Year—Won
1998Katha AwardsBest Rock Song"Reklamo ng Reklamo"Won
NU Rock AwardsBest Album"Reklamo ng Reklamo"Won

References

  1. ↑ "Filipino rock icon Jun Lopito has died". NME. March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Chickoy Pura: With a little help from his friends". philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  3. ↑ Broughton, Simon; Ellingham, Mark; McConnachie, James; Duane, Orla (2000). World Music: The Rough Guide. Latin and North America, Caribbean, India, Asia and Pacific. Rough Guides. p. 217. ISBN 9781858286365. Retrieved October 19, 2019. Jun lopito.
  4. ↑ "Up close with a guitar god, 'regular guy' Jun Lopito". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  5. ↑ "There's a Jun Lopito benefit gig on Friday! | Coconuts Manila". Coconuts. May 14, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  6. ↑ "The Jerks | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  7. ↑ Sallan, Edwin P. "We will never see another Pepe Smith". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Remembering Pepe Smith". Manila Bulletin Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 31, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  9. ↑ Filipinas. Filipinas Pub. 1997. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Up close with a guitar god, 'regular guy' Jun Lopito". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  11. ↑ Sallan, Edwin P. (March 30, 2022). "Pinoy Rock legend Jun Lopito passes away | Edwin P. Sallan". BusinessMirror. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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