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P.O.T.
OriginManila, Philippines
GenresPinoy rock, alternative rock, funk metal, stoner metal
Years active1994–2000, 2004–2005, 2022-present
LabelsPolyEast Records
MembersMally Paraguya
Ian Umali
Red Dela Peña
Reli de Vera
Past membersKarl Roy
Francis Reyes
Jeff Lima
Harley Alarcon
Jayman Alviar

P.O.T. was a Filipino rock band, formed in 1994 and officially disbanded in 2005. The band was 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 Advisors in 1977. The band held a reunion concert on July 22, 2006, at The 70's Bistro in Quezon City. On 1997, Harley Alarcon left the band and was replaced by Jay Alviar who also left a year later.[1] In 1999, Ian Umali left the band to go back to school and continue his studies.[2]

In February 2005, EMI Philippines released a repackaged version of the first (and only) P.O.T. album. with an additional bonus tracks a new version of the song Ulitin", “Piece of This", and “Panaginip", as well as a brand new song.[3][4]

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.

In the early morning of March 13, 2012, Karl Roy died due to cardiac arrest.[5]

Return

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P.O.T. performed again for the first time in almost 16 years on June 25, 2022, at The 70's Bistro with original members Paraguya and Umali, Red Dela Peña of Ojo Rojo (Red Eye) filling in for vocals, and Reli de Vera on drums.[6] The band is slated for another concert on July 16, 2022, at 19 East in Parañaque City.[7]

Members

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Current Members

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  • Mally Paraguya – Bass
  • Ian Umali – Guitars
  • Red Dela Peña – Lead Vocals
  • Les Banzuelo – Drums

Former Members

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  • Karl Roy† – Lead Vocals
  • Harley Alarcon – Drums
  • Francis Reyes – Guitars
  • Jeff Lima – Drums
  • Carol Hope Castillo – Drums
  • Jayman Alviar – Drums
  • Reli De Vera – Drums
  • JP Dela Rama – Drums

Session musicians

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  • Tom Vinoya – Keyboards
  • Jay Gapasin – Percussion
  • Jam Bumanlag – Guitars

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • P.O.T. (1997; PolyEast Records)
  • Remastered (2005; PolyEast Records)

Singles

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  • "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"

Awards

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Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
1997 NU Rock Awards Best New Artist — Won[8]
Album of the Year "P.O.T" Won[8]
Bassist of the Year (for Mally Paraguya) Won[8]
Drummer of the Year (for Harley Alarcon) Won[8]
1998 "4th Katha Music Awards" Best New Artist — Nominated[9]
Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal "Yugyugan Na" Won[10]
Best Rock Album "P.O.T" Won[10]
1998 "11th Awit Award" Best Performance a New Duo or Group of Recording Artists "Yugyugan Na" Won[11]
Best Performance by a Duo or Group of Recording Artists "Yugyugan Na" Won[11]

References

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  1. ^ "P.O.T. - Marching to the beat of a (lot of) different drummers". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 21 February 2006. Retrieved February 21, 2006.
  2. ^ "P.O.T. Guitarist & Co-founder Quits; But the Band Plays on". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 11 September 2005. Retrieved September 11, 2005.
  3. ^ "The Return of P.O.T. and Sugar Hiccup". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 25 March 2006. Retrieved March 25, 2006.
  4. ^ "P.O.T. Update: Repackaged first album out Feb 2005". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 25 March 2006. Retrieved March 25, 2006.
  5. ^ Casal, Marj (March 13, 2012). "Pinoy rock legend Karl Roy dies at 43". GMA News and Public Affairs.
  6. ^ "Panaginip O Totoo? The return of funk rock band P.O.T."
  7. ^ "Red dela Peña and a case of kismet as P.O.T vocalist". news.abs-cbn.com. Rick Olivares. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c d "1997 Nu Rock Award Winners". philmusic.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2006. Retrieved 25 March 2006.
  9. ^ "GRACE NONO, CYNTHIA ALEXANDER, AND KULAY SWEEP KATHA AWARDS NOMINATIONS". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on March 25, 2006. Retrieved March 25, 2006.
  10. ^ a b "JAYA, KULAY, and GRACE NONO Sweep 1998 Katha Awards". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 1 March 2003. Retrieved March 1, 2003.
  11. ^ a b "Awit Awards Winners". awitawards.com. Awit Awards. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
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