P.O.T. was a Filipino rock band, formed in 1994 and officially disbanded in 2005. The band is fronted by Karl Roy who also fronted the bands Advent Call and Kapatid. The group is famous for their 1997 remake of the song "Yugyugan Na", originally performed by The Philippine Advisors in 1977. The band held their reunion concert on July 22, 2006 at the 70s Bistro in Quezon City.
P.O.T. | |
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| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Pinoy rock, alternative rock, funk metal, stoner metal |
| Years active | 1994–2000, 2004–2005 |
| Labels | PolyEast Records |
| Past members | Karl Roy Mally Paraguya Francis Reyes Ian Umali Jeff Lima Harley Alarcon Jayman Alviar |
The initials of the band name P.O.T. is a pseudo-acronym, meaning it doesn't stand for anything at all or as what Karl Roy stated in an interview, fans of the band can freely decide in making up any meanings that fit the initials.
On March 13, 2012, Karl Roy reportedly died due to cardiac arrest. Hours after his death, Roy became the top trending topic on Twitter Philippines.[1]
Members
- Karl Roy† – lead vocals
- Mally Paraguya – bass guitar
- Francis Reyes – guitars
- Ian Umali – guitars
- Jeff Lima – drums
- Harley Alarcon – drums
- Jayman Alviar – drums
Session musicians
- Tom Vinoya – Keyboards
- Jay Gapasin – Percussion
Discography
Studio albums
- P.O.T. (1997; PolyEast Records)
- Remastered (2005; PolyEast Records)
Singles
- "Yugyugan Na!"
- "Fishcake"
- "F.Y.B."
- "Hindi N'yo Alam"
- "Overload"
- "Love to See"
- "Monkey on my Back"
- "Posse-bility"
- "Panaginip"
- "Don't Blink"
- "Ulitin"
- "Piece of This"
- "It Don't Matter"
References
- ^ Casal, Marj (March 13, 2012). "Pinoy rock legend Karl Roy dies at 43". GMA News and Public Affairs.