Ely Buendia, former frontman of the most influential band of the 90’s, the Eraserheads was brought to The Medical City in the middle of their reunion concert last night in The Fort, Bonifacio Global City Taguig due to his heart illness.
Over 60, 000 people witnessed the historic and memorable concert event of the year as the band reunites for the first time after breaking up last 2002. Eraserheads original members, Ely Bundia, Raymund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro started the reunion concert at 8:30 PM which was supposed to start at 8:00 PM. (this is just a very common situation in every concert event, I understand!) Eraserheads started to heat up the night without any further introduction, spiels or front acts with their first song, “Alapaap”, backed up with a dazzling fireworks display. The group performed 15 of their chart topping hits, “Toyang”, “With a Smile”, “Harana”, “Hey Jay”, “Huwag Mo Nang Itanong”, “Kailan”, “Sembreak”, “Torpedo”, “Shake Your Head”, “Fruitcake” and other signature songs.
The Eraserheads consistently performed their remarkable hits as thousands of fans inside the concert venue definitely enjoyed the night. After successfully doing the first set of the reunion concert at 9:30 PM, they had an announcement that they will be having a 20 to 30 minute break before proceeding to their second set of performance. It was already 10:10 PM when only three of the members, Raymund, Buddy and Marcus returned to the stage without the vocalist, Ely Buendia. Everyone sensed a bit of tension when Marcus Adoro, lead guitarist of the band introduced Ely’s younger sister, Lally Buendia on stage. Lally expressed how thankful they are for all the people who supported the reunion concert of the Eraserheads that night. Unfortunately, she asked for an apology to everyone for an unexpected thing happened to his brother Ely.” We regret to inform you that due to my brothers’ poor health, the emotional and physical stress that he’s been experiencing, we apologize for cutting the concert short. My brother Ely had to be rushed to the hospital for medical attention.” The concert producer, Radiohead Media Solutions Inc. also extended his apology and asked for prayers from the audience. All of the fans dearly understood the emergency happened to Ely Buendia. They did not even teased, shout for dismayed, or showed any violent reaction after hearing the sad news but instead, they just left the concert venue sadly.
It was also confirmed that Eraserheads former vocalist, did not undergo any bypass operation last night unlike to the reports that had spread out. According to the press, Ely Buendia was then transferred to Philippine Heart Center past midnight after he was rushed to The Medical City due to stress and fatigue.
Speculations were formed that Ely Buendia was already in a safe condition but until now, there was no formal statement released from the family of the famous Eraserheads vocalist. Fans are still waiting if the Eraserheads reunion concert will be having a repeat.
gmacomics Said,
August 31, 2008 @ 6:09 pm
dats gud for him. probably yan ang isa sa mga sintomas na naabuso sa pagod at puyat ang katawan due to concerts and shows.. i hope he’ll be ok.
James Nicolay Said,
August 31, 2008 @ 9:17 pm
Hey guys!
Some pictures of the event can be seen here:
http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/shared/27556/3hc1rsq86z5yepm
And a video of the intro here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPx1p952kKo
callcentergal Said,
September 1, 2008 @ 7:23 am
Sana gumaling na siya agad. Sad lang na marami ng mga (performing) artists ang nagkakasakit ngayon.
charlbert Said,
September 1, 2008 @ 12:09 pm
sabi nila, bumaba daw ang potassium level sa katawan kaya nanghina siya… stress at puyat, gawa na din siguro ng death ng kanyang mother….
Jen Said,
September 1, 2008 @ 1:58 pm
@gmacomics
napagod tlg cguro c Ely plus the fact na his whole family is still grieving for the loss of his mom talagang stressed pa cia..
@chalbert
good thing that he’s okay na. mahirap talagang mapagod c Ely marami na din kc bawal sa katulad niyang may heart problem.
Sonnet Said,
September 1, 2008 @ 2:08 pm
Hope he gets better soon.
Jen Said,
September 1, 2008 @ 4:32 pm
@Sonnet
according sa news, his condition is much stable now.. buti naman
Lucia/Trix Palami Said,
September 1, 2008 @ 9:47 pm
I wasn’t at the concert but I’ve been following the news closely. He had to undergo another angioplasty (spelling?) daw. Sad…But on a lighter note, the three remaining “Beatles” were interviewed on MYX, and Buddy said (hold on to yuor seats now) “We’ll do it again.” Woot! Maybe another reunion is in the works once Ely gets better. Sana, sana…
http://www.lucialawless.blogspot.com
glesy the great Said,
September 2, 2008 @ 1:11 pm
sayang.. kagagaling ko lang sa heart center.. sana hinunting ko si ely buendia… ahihihi
raft3r Said,
September 3, 2008 @ 2:59 am
i heard about this
my friend was at the concert
sayang
sana gumaling sya agad
astig ang eheads
sila lang yata ang nagustuhan kong banda satin, e
hehe
Jen Said,
September 3, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
@Lucia/ Trix Palami
yup, he underwent angioplasty again for the 3rd time now. but i also heard that good news on tv, there’s a big possibility that the reunion concert will be having a repeat. exciting huh!
@glesy the great
naku, sayang nga! for sure madame ka makukuha infos if ever nag abot kau dun!hehe..
@raft3r
yup me too. certified “Beatles” of the Philippines!
marly Said,
September 5, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
get well soon and godspeed cousins, you elean and m. tony. may auntie rest in peace…
Jen Said,
September 5, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
@marlyn
thanks for posting! welcome to chizmosa lounge
ericson subeldia Said,
September 5, 2008 @ 5:56 pm
idol sayang d ako nkapunta s reunion concert nyo.. my work n kz ako ngaun..sna nxt tym mkpunta n ko.. pgaling k pare ko..hehe
Jen Said,
September 6, 2008 @ 11:12 am
@ericson subeldia
watch ka mamaya ng “kapuso mo, jessica soho” andun yung interview kila raymund, marcus and buddy. parang nasabi yata nila doon na mauy repeat yung concert reunion nila after ely’s recovery for sure.