The Zoo (band)

The Zoo (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Zoo


Img_capt = 2007 line up: (L-R): Monet Cajipe, Emil Bondoc, Arnel Pineda, Edgar Mendoza, Makoy Alcantara
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Origin = Manila, Philippines
Genre = Rock
Years_active = 2006 – present
Label = MCA Universal
Associated_acts = Journey (band)
URL = [http://profiles.friendster.com/zooband] Official Friendster Page]
Current_members = Monet Cajipe Emil BondocEdgar Mendoza Neil BarueloReujen Lista
Past_members = Arnel Pineda, Makoy Alcantara

The Zoo is a Filipino rock band formed in 2006 [ [http://profiles.friendster.com/zooband Friendster - Zoo Band ] ] in Manila, Philippines, managed by TV producer and manager, Bert de Leon. The Zoo launched the international career of Arnel Pineda, their former lead singer, who is now the lead singer of Journey [ [http://www.philippinestoday.net/index.php?module=article&view=791 Filipino singers breaking into international stardom - Philippines Today ] ] . Journey's guitarist and founding member, Neal Schon stumbled onto YouTube videos of Pineda singing live with The Zoo, and contacted Noel Gomez, Pineda's friend, who uploaded the videos [ [http://www.guidelive.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-journey_0110gl.ART.State.Edition1.378fc47.html Journey finds a new frontman in the Philippines | GuideLive.com | Arts/Entertainment News and Events | Dallas-Fort Worth | The Dallas Morning News | Arts & Entertainment ] ] .

The Zoo released their debut album "Zoology" in late 2007 while establishing themselves as a dependable live act in clubs such as Bagaberde and the Hard Rock Café in the Philippines [ [http://guides.clickthecity.com/music/?p=2661 Zoo's Arnel Pineda: Journey's New Voice @ ClickTheCity.com Music ] ] .

In January 2008, following the departure of Pineda to Journey, The Zoo recruited Reujen Lista to take over the lead vocalist slot.

Band members

Current members

* Carlos Miguel - lead vocals
* Jermuel Deopante - guitar
* Emil Bondoc - bass
* Mary Grace Solomon - keyboards
* Ramona Prado - drums / vocals

Former members

* Arnel Pineda - lead vocals
* Makoy Alcantara - drums

Discography

* "2007 - Zoology"

References

External links

Official Sites:
* Official Friendster Page: http://profiles.friendster.com/zooband


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