Enrico Luis Victor "Paco" Santos Arespacochaga (born 21 July 1971) is a musician and songwriter. He is the drummer of the Filipino pop-rock band Introvoys. Aside from receiving numerous Gold and Multi-Platinum awards, he also received the Guillermo Mendoza Award.[1] Since 1995, he has been a Zildjian endorser.[2]
Paco Arespacochaga | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 July 1971 |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | OPM, rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | 2Heaven Music |
Introvoys (1986–1996)
editIn 1986, Arespacochaga became one of the founding members of Introvoys along with 3rd-G Cristobal and Jonathan Buencamino.[3] Introvoys albums shot to quadruple platinum status earning the band the label "the No. 1 Band in the Land!". In 1994 they released an album, Line to Heaven, in which Paco sang the title song which he had composed after losing both his parents. In 1996, Arespacochaga left the band.[4]
Mystery (1997–2000)
editArespacochaga formed Mystery in 1997. The line up was Marvin Yrastorza on vocals, Joseph Cruz on keyboards, G3 Misa on guitar, Mark Cruz on bass and Paco on drums. The band disbanded after three years.[5] They released the album Jigsaw under Star Records.[citation needed]
Skin (2000–2001)
editArespacochaga formed Skin in 2000. The line up was Norby David on vocals, Jonathan Manuel on guitar, Henry Abesamis on keyboards, and Paco on drums.[citation needed]
Solo Album (2000)
editIn 2000, Arespacochaga released his solo album entitled Rebirth.[6]
Introvoys (2001–present)
editArespacochaga reunited with Introvoys and they had a US tour. After the tour, he decided to migrate to Los Angeles, California as did the rest of the band. Their single "Nasaan Ka?" was released in June 2014.[7]
Personal life
editArespacochaga married fellow singer Geneva Cruz but both later annulled their marriage. They had one child, a son, Heaven.[8][9] He is married to Janelle Aguirre and currently reside in California with their children.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Profile Archived 2014-11-26 at archive.today, introvoys.com; accessed 25 September 2015.
- ^ Profile, zildjian.com; accessed 25 September 2015.
- ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline; Alcaraz, Rowena (3 October 2018). "IN PHOTOS: Remember Paco Arespacochaga of '80s pop-rock band 'Introvoys?'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Profile, hollywoodflip.com; accessed 25 September 2015.
- ^ Amoyo, Aster (21 March 2023). "Seth parang proposal sa kasal ang ginawa kay Francine - Journalnews" (in Tagalog). JournalNewsOnline. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ Samantela, Fred (15 December 2000). After one year, Paco nails a solo album. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "INTRoVOYS continues musical journey with GMA International". GMA News Online. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (May 4, 2024). "Geneva Cruz cries at reunion with KC Montero on 'It's Showtime'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ Vergara, Alex Y. (14 February 2003). "After one year, Paco nails a solo album". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
