About Bamboo Mañalac
Francisco Gaudencio Lope Belardo Mañalac (Tagalog pronunciation: [mɐɲaˈlɐk]; born March 21, 1976), popularly known as Bamboo Mañalac or simply by the mononym Bamboo, is a Filipino musician, singer, and songwriter. He began his career as vocalist and original frontman of Rivermaya and later fronted his own band, Bamboo. Bamboo band disbanded in 2011 and Mañalac then pursued a solo career and released his first solo album, No Water, No Moon. Mañalac is known for his distinct vocals, which combines elements of rock with a mellow technique; he also has a notably eccentric style in live performances. His musical and singing style as well as his band's polished sound have made him an icon in the Philippine music industry. == Early life == Mañalac was born in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines to Filipino parents. His family emigrated to San Francisco, California when he was ten years old and he spent the rest of his childhood there. He was named after his grandfathers, father, and coincidentally after his home city. His mother gave him the nickname “Bamboo” when he was still a kid. == Career == === Band frontman === ==== 1994–1998: Rivermaya ==== Rivermaya's roots came from a band named Xaga consisting of Jesse Gonzales on vocals, Kenneth Ilagan on guitars, Nathan Azarcon on bass guitar, Rome Velayo on drums, and Rico Blanco on keyboards and backing vocals.
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