More articles about: Pepe Smith

The legendary Filipino rock anthem "Ang Himig Natin" by Juan Dela Cruz Band has a haunting and eerie guitar solo at the tail end that does not get talked about as much as it should be.The band's 1973 hit single ...

The Beatles-arguably the greatest band in all of human history-played two shows on their one and only visit to the Philippines on July 4, 1966. Many music fans are aware that, because the band had a less-than-ideal experience ...

Joey "Pepe" Smith was already a well-known musician and a fixture in Manila's gig circuit for years when he was arrested and charged with violations of the country's anti-illegal drugs laws in 1992. The rocker had a history ...

Pepe Smith, the inimitable icon of Filipino rock 'n' roll, passed away today at 71 years old. Part of the iconic Juan dela Cruz band, together with Wally Gonzalez and Mike Hanopol, he leaves behind a catalogue of unforgettable anthems, including "Himig ...

If there is one man who defines Pinoy rock 'n' roll, it has to be Joey 'Pepe' Smith. A founding member of the Juan dela Cruz band and a constant fixture in the local music scene, Pepe is undoubtedly an icon."I ...

It's a little confusing at first: The Pepe Smith we know-a real-life Filipino rock legend who, in real life, also goes by the name Joey Smith-plays the fictional Pepe Madrigal, a professional impersonator of the also-fictional Filipino ...

This was originally published in our October 2015 issue. I was in Japan [when I wrote Himig Natin], I was in Tokyo, 1972. I was lucky enough, I was strumming the guitar one day, I chanced on the chords, then I said, ...