Rivermaya is a Filipino alternative rock band. Formed in 1994, it is one of the several bands that spearheaded the 1990s Philippine alternative rock explosion.
Rivermaya in 2019 (from left to right: Nathan Azarcon, Mark Escueta, Mike Elgar, and touring member Aiman Borres)
Rivermaya (Elgar, Sergio, and Escueta) performing at U.P. Diliman (2007) following the departure of Rico Blanco
Rivermaya line-up from 2012-2016; David left the band in 2016 while Peralta left in 2018.
Rivermaya performing on a gig in 2018. From left to right: Elgar on guitars, Japs Sergio on guitars (as a session player), Escueta on drums, and Azarcon on bass.
Rico Rene Granados Blanco is a Filipino singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, endorser and entrepreneur. He began his career as one of the founding members, and served as
Rivermaya
…currently composed of original members Mark Escueta and Nathan Azarcon. Notable former original members include chief songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rico Blanco and vocalist Bamboo Mañalac, who later formed the band Bamboo and eventually went on his solo career. The classic 1994–1998 quartet lineup of Mañalac…