History
One of the first popular Filipino rock stars was Bobby Gonzales, whose major hit was "Hahabul-Habol. " Eddie Mesa, another teen idol from the period, became known as the "Elvis Presley of the Philippines. " Back then, many Filipinos referred to Rock bands as "combos, " many of which used nontraditional instruments like floor-bass bongos, maracas, and gas tanks.
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