Chris Cantada

Chris Cantada is the former drummer and backing vocalist of Filipino band Sponge Cola.

Early life

Born Christopher Cantada in 1985.

Statement

• This was a message from Erwin “Armo” Armovit (lead guitarist) in a certain fansite:

“

Chris Cantada is leaving Sponge Cola, due to a worsening health condition, after the recording of the new selftitled album, he left the band. After the release of Transit (second album), he already said he would leave the band after one last album. No worries, there is no love lost between the boys and they keep the fire burning.[1]

”

Pre-departure

Sponge Cola's upcoming eponymous third album under Universal Records is set for release on September 19, 2008 and will be launched on September 26 at Eastwood in Libis Quezon City.

Chris' departure however will be done gradually as he will still be seen in the band's fouthcoming videos and even on some TV appearances meant to promo the new record. Sponge Cola though will hire session drummers to fill in Chris' slot during live gigs.

The band made up of Yael Yuzon (vocals-guitar), Gosh Dilay (bass), Erwin Armovit (lead guitar) and Chris Cantada (drums) were all college buddies from the Ateneo de Manila University. Sponge Cola's debut album Palabas, was released in 2004 under Sony BMG, spawning radio hits like "KLSP", "Gemini", and "Jeepney".

Sponge Cola's acoustic live cover of the Madonna classic "Crazy For You" gained popularity among fans and casual listeners after it became an Internet download favorite.

Right after finishing college, the quartet immediately dished out their second record, Transit, under Universal Records in 2006. The album found a more focused unit as proven by the strong radio singles like the anthemic "Bitiw", "Tuliro" and "Pasubali".

Sponge Cola also graced two of the most successful tribute records come out recently: The Eraserheads' Ultraelectromagneticjam where they did a cover of "Pare Ko" and the APO Hiking Society's two-volume disc Kami nAPO Muna ("Nakapagtataka") and Kami nAPO Muna Ulit ("Saan Na Nga Ba Ang Barkada").

Discography

With Sponge Cola

• Albums
  • Palabas (2004)
  • Transit (2006)
  • Sponge Cola (2008)

• EPs
  • Sponge Cola EP

References

1. ^ "Chris Cantada (Mr. Drummer Boy) of Sponge Cola will be leaving his Band". Fangirl Machine Machine. http://fangirlizm.wordpress.com/2008/08/26/chris-cantada-mr-drummer-boy-of-sponge-cola-will-be-leaving-his-band/. Retrieved 2008-08-26. 

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