Chito Miranda

Chito Miranda

Chito Miranda (born February 7, 1976) is a Filipino singer and songwriter most famously known as the lead vocalist of Filipino rock band Parokya ni Edgar.

Biography

Born Alfonso Y Miranda, Jr. on born in February 7, 1976 in Malingap St., Manila, Philippines. He’s fondly called by a number of monikers by both his family and friends: Buloy, Mamaryman, Chito, Edgar, or Boy Duwal.

He attended high school in Ateneo de Manila University when he met his now fellow band members, namely, Gab Chee-Kee and Vinci Montaner along with Jeric Estaco and Miko Yap. After school they would all meet for brief jamming sessions, which helped them hone their singing abilities.

The talented group was also known in their school to be class clowns. Normally in shows they would show up in women’s clothing for victims of earthquakes and typhoons and would start to sing off-key in poetry readings. They would also play around with the tunes of popular rock songs in variety shows.

Career

Their gags and sheer talent landed them as front acts for Eraserheads, a Pinoy alternative rock band. This break called for them to look for a bassist and drummer, and gave these roles to friends Buhawi Meneses and Dindin Moreno. Upon graduating high school, original members, Jerick and Miko, decided to leave the band and proceed to other interests. This marked the entry of Darius Semaña as guitarist.

Originally, Parokya ni Edgar was called Comic Relief. However, they decided to change it to the former in homage to an ancient classroom joke. It revolves around the story of Noli Me Tangere, a school-required reading.

The band soon found themselves playing in Club Dredd, one of the famous clubs in Manila in the 90's. The manner of their performance composed of jokes, outrageous singing, funny and witty lyrics, set them apart from other rock bands.

It wasn’t long before Universal Records, headed by the late Bella Tan, signed them to a contract. From then on, they produced best-selling albums and singles, such as Buloy, Halaga, and Mr. Suave. Chito and his band also garnered a triple platinum for their album, Khangkhunghernitz.

Chito is also a songwriter. He penned the parody “Chikinini,” a more adult version of Banal Na Aso by Yano. He also displayed his sensitivity through the sentimental tune of Iwanan Mo Na Sya, as well as in Alumni Homecoming, which talks about young love amidst a high school reunion.

Chito Miranda goes beyond his comic antics. Without his leadership qualities, Parokya ni Edgar wouldn’t be where they are now, reaping awards left and right and earning a lot with the record-selling albums. He basically filters majority of the ideas and music, making sure that their mass appeal remains undaunted by the emergence of other rock bands.

Discography

With Parokya ni Edgar

• Khangkhungkherrnitz (1996)
• Buruguduystunstugudunstuy (1997)
• Gulong Itlog Gulong (1999)
• Edgar Edgar Musikahan (2002)
• Bigotilyo (2003)
• Halina Sa Parokya (2005)
• Matira Matibay: PG-13 (Singles 1994-2007) (2007)
• Solid (2007)
• Middle-Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop Rockers (2010)