Biography
The band, which started out in 1998 have its four original members; Mikerock Caceres on guitars, John Paul Naval on drums, Waku Saunar on bass and Mighty Odono on vocals and harmonica - all igniting the fire and continuously doing their passion for music. Initially, the four piece group was playing cover songs from different musical genres until such time they realized they’re getting much into blues and rock n roll.
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For the longest time, Dr. Crowley has been identified with the blues/rock crowd and this was solidified when Gerrold Manianglung, a slide guitar enthusiast, joined the band in 2005. From then on Dr. Crowley sounded more like a true blues/rock disciples. Moreover, they began to incorporate different musical ideas that would fit in the blues - Dr. Crowley Style. This was also validated with newest member, Otep Salvagon, officially designated as Crowley’s percussionist in 2008. From 4-piece to 6 piece, the blues and rock n roll has been given an exquisite flavour which is uniquely identifiable to Dr. Crowley.
Dr. Crowley’s main influences are: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Jimmy Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, The Doors, Aerosmith and other classic rock artist.
Dr. Crowley’s original music compositions are not only confined to a the blues rock genre. If you will closely listen to their songs, you’ll be delighted to hear how flexible they are in song writing and melody making. Stomp your feet to the beat of “Barangay Tagay” and “Basagulero”; take a listen to the rock-a-billy style of “Arinola”; be inspired to the hard rockin’ “Bagyo”; feel the rhythm and soul of “Rock n Roll Heart and Soul”; get a load of blues of “Yosi blues” and “Ngiti”; get high to the gospel-like sound together with the choir of “Wind”; enjoy the fast blues shuffling of “Swallow my Pride” and “Sulutan”; Soothe your senses to the sweet melody of “Lambuchingan”; and be taken away to the castle of “My princess”.
Debut CD "Rock N Roll Heart N Soul" released on June 2009 under Rebolusyon Rekords.
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