Mojim Lyrics
Mojim Lyrics > Americas singers > Parokya Ni Edgar > Singer Intro

Parokya Ni Edgar



Album list
Singer Intro


Parokya ni Edgar (lit: Edgar's Parish) is a Filipino band formed in 1993. The band is known for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of popular songs both foreign and local. The band is adept at playing in various musical genres.

Parokya ni Edgar has been referred to by local media as 'Pambansang Banda ng Pilipinas' (The National Band of the Philippines).

Despite having 'Edgar' in the band's name, none of the members are named Edgar.

Band members

Current members

Chito Miranda – lead vocals (1993–present)
Buwi Meneses – bass guitar (1993–present)
Darius Semaña – lead guitar (1993–present)
Gab Chee Kee – rhythm guitar, vocals (1993-present)
Dindin Moreno – drums (1993–present)
Vinci Montaner – backup vocals, occasional percussion, monologue, live comic relief (1993–2012, 2016–present)

“ — left the band due to personal reasons. He announced his departure on October 14, 2012, through the band's official page on Facebook. This marks the second time that Montaner left the group. Montaner temporarily left the band to attend school in 2005 and later rejoined them in the making of their album, 'Solid', released in 2007. Montaner briefly reunited with the band in 2013 in a one night only appearance during the launching date of PNE's 13th album 'Bente' and back again as back up vocals in PNE's 10th studio album (14th overall) 'Pogi Years Old' which was released in 2016. He officially returned on the same year. ”

Touring and session members

Paolo Bernaldo (of Moonstar 88) - bass guitar (2015-present)