Francis Magalona: R.I.P., March 6, 2009

Filed under Personal Randomness, Sound Trip

Mar

2009

Minutes ago, I just read Sarah Cada’s plurk about the death of Francis Magalona. Someone posted the link to GMA.TV’s story about it confirming that Francis M. has indeed died from cancer at the age of 44. The news was confirmed by Vic Sotto in Eat Bulaga which I missed by the way since my brother on sick leave was having a phone conversation in our living room.

Back in the 90’s I would listen to Francis Magalona’s “Mga Kababayan”, “Kaleidoscope World”, “Meron Akong Ano”, “Cold Summer Nights”, “Three Stars and a Sun”, “Girl be Mine”, “Baw waw waw” and more. Francis Magalona also did a collaboration with the Eraserheads back then for the song “Superproxy” where I was able to see Ely Buendia and Francis Magalona performed it months ago on Eat Bulaga with Pupil (Ely Buendia’s present band).

Today is a sad day. It is a sad day not just for the family, friends and fans of Francis Magalona. It is a sad day today for we lost a great and talented musician, actor and photographer. And to think that this happened before the Eraserheads Live: The Final Set concert which is scheduled tomorrow at SM Mall of Asia’s concert grounds. Ely Buendia is close to Francis Magalona and I’m sure his saddened by this. Also, remember that a few days before the Eraserheads Reunion Concert held last year, Ely Buendia’s mother died.

Greyweed shared that they’re doing a Francis Magalona memorial sound trip in their office. I did the same. Rest in Peace Francis Magalona. You and your songs will never be forgotten.

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8 Responses to “Francis Magalona: R.I.P., March 6, 2009”

Jocy Joquico
March 6th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

yes, one great person has finally rested, and has now joined our great Savior. It is a sorrowful day for all the fans of Kiko, but in my opinion, with his past endurance to all the treatments and pain that he had received, i believe he had served his purpose already. May He Rest in Peace…
P Nut
March 6th, 2009 at 5:05 pm

kakalungkot nga. dapat kasama si Francis M sa superproxy sa heads reunion.
Karla Redor
March 6th, 2009 at 5:07 pm

@P Nut,
nagsoundcheck sila kanina sa MOA ng Superproxy, tribute to Francis M. yun
PEREZ, ALNER
March 6th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

Rest In Peace Brotha, you are a great mentor for Filipino people. Your music inspired US and will inspire upcoming generations.

I love you Bro … Godspeed … I will see you in heaven …
Carla
March 7th, 2009 at 2:25 am

a loss to the industry
Spongegen
March 7th, 2009 at 9:08 am

“nagsoundcheck sila kanina sa MOA ng Superproxy, tribute to Francis M. yun”

- oh? waah kakasad huhu. dami apektado sa pagkawala nya…
EVER
March 9th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

Nakkalungkot isipin hnd natin mkkita c FRANCIS M. S TV.. Kahit wla n cxa it still keep in my memory.. Who realy the Legend and a King on RAP..

I Really Miss u so much Kuya Kiko my Idol
Joey Logano
March 15th, 2009 at 3:38 am

That is always sad to hear, I hope Francis RIP.

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Blogging live via Paranaque City since 2001. A 20-something graduate of DLSU-Manila. An engineer, amateur photographer, graphic and layout artist. Plays the guitar. Always thought to belong to a certain band. Almost got stuck in a mosh pit but rarely in the mush pit. Coffee lover. Former gig-a-holic. Asteeg!