Jamir Garcia
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Jamir Garcia | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Vladimir Salenga Garcia[1] |
Born | Pampanga, Philippines | September 5, 1978
Died | November 26, 2020 Quezon City, Philippines | (aged 42)
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1997–2020 |
Vladimir "Jamir" Salenga Garcia (5 September 1978 – 26 November 2020)[2] was a Filipino musician best known as the lead vocalist of the nu metal band Slapshock.
Slapshock
The band was formed during the
Slapshock performed at the Dubai Desert Rock Festival on March 7, 2008, with Korn, Machine Head, Velvet Revolver, Muse, and Marky Ramone of the Ramones. "It was very fulfilling; we saw the bands that we idolize. We were inspired to write new materials. We became a band because of them," said Garcia. Though they sang a Tagalog song, the audience liked their music.
Other work
In 2012, Garcia and apl.de.ap collaborated on the theme song for the movie El Presidente, which won Best Theme Song in the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival.[3][4]
In 2018, Garcia collaborated with the hip-hop group Chinese Mafia on the song "Laban" from the official soundtrack of the film We Will Not Die Tonight.[5]
Social issues
Slapshock was vocal about with its stance on issues facing Filipinos. "We get affected because we pay taxes to the government, then they can’t even protect us," Garcia said.[citation needed]
Death
On November 26, 2020, Garcia committed suicide by hanging in Quezon City. He was brought to Metro North Medical Center and Hospital, where he was declared dead.[6][7][8]
Slapshock discography
- 4th Degree Burn (PolyEast Records, 1999)
- Headtrip (PolyEast Records, 2001)
- Project 11-41 (PolyEast Records, 2002)
- Novena (PolyEast Records, 2004)
- Silence (PolyEast Records, 2006)
- Cariño Brutal (PolyEast Records, 2009)
- Kinse Kalibre (PolyEast Records, 2011)
- Night Owls (BMBX, 2014)
- Atake (Alley Road Records, 2017)
References
- ^ https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/765744/slapshock-frontman-vladimir-jamir-garcia-passes-away-at-43/story/
- ^ Bigtas, Jannielyn Ann (25 November 2020). "Slapshock frontman Vladimir "Jamir" Garcia passes away at 42". GMA News Online. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol (2 December 2012). "apl.de.ap sings 'El Presidente' theme for a cause". Yahoo Life Singapore. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- ^ Smith, Churck (27 December 2012). "38th Metro Manila Film Festival winners". Yahoo Life Singapore. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ Banaag, James (8 August 2018). "After 18 years, Chinese Mafia is back in the scene". One Music PH. Archived from the original on 15 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ "Slapshock frontman Jamir Garcia dies". RAPPLER. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ Hallare, Katrina (26 November 2020). "Slapshock frontman Jamir Garcia dies at 42". Inquirer Entertainment. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ "Tributes pour in for Slapshock frontman Jamir Garcia". RAPPLER. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.