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Mike Hanopol: The Legend Lives On |
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Mike is no stranger to South Florida. He lived in the North Miami beach area from 1982 through 1983. He relocated to New York city where he played with both American and Filipino bands. He came back to North Miami Beach in 1987 until 1993 when he had to go back to the Philippines where his daughter Michelle (Yummy) pursued her college education. A legend in Pinoy Rock music (he originated "Pinoy Rock" ) in the mid 70's and has mentored several other great talents such as HAGIBIS. Mike wrote most of their early songs. His musical career spans three and a half decades producing 20 albums, including 3 GOLD and 3 ALIW awards. |
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Upon his return to
the Philippines in 1993, Mike instantly regained his
popular status with his album "Pilyong Bata" produced in
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where his single
'BUHAY AMERICA' was a huge success. He continued to write, sing, record and being a part of mainstream Philippines until April 2001 when his new album SAGA was released (a collaboration with three other icons in the Philippine music industry - Freddie Aguilar, Rey Valera and Vehnee Saturno). SAGA, an album of original music, written by the four music icons, was created to inspire Filipinos especially those in the music industry and the public as well to support Pilipino music. Although he left our neighborhoods - South Florida and New York-- his fans continue to follow his career and gigs even as they hope to welcome him back any day soon. It is noteworthy to mention that Mike has always been "one of us" (kabarkada). He earned his status that made hime a rock superstar in our beloved mother country, the Philippines, but he became a legend where it counts most -- in our hearts. |
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With time his music evolved. As a rock legend
he still tries to maintain his Pinoy Rock music but
(begrudgingly) in more mellowed, toned down,
slower, less vibrating sounds of his guitar. His message is pretty much the same, to bring justice, peace, respect for others, making a pleas to the younger generation to know, respect, understand, appreciate and support PILIPINO music. This is also the message the album SAGA brings to its listeners. Mike surprisingly contradicts his rock musician image by staying close to his family base. Unlike other rock singers, Mike is a committed and devoted father and family man. To demonstrate this, he will soon be the father of an MD -- his daughter Yummy graduated from URRRM medical school in April 2002. Although his hard earned efforts have definitely been rewarded, it is those who love and follow his music that were fulfilled -- and when his music plays - PINOY ROCK LIVES FOREVER! |
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