Artist description Singer-songwriter of original blues, ballads, environmental, human rights and Gospel songs, performed with a flexible line-up of fellow musicians – Ka Roger and Friends.

Music Style Blues

Musical Influences British acoustic folk blues guitarists (Davy Graham, John Renbourn, Bert Jansch); American blues and R&B giants (Bo Diddley, Muddy Waters, Brownie McGhee/Sonny Terry) and their British followers (Rod Stewart, Rolling Stones, Yardbirds). Celtic and Gospel music.

Similar Artists Blues, ballads and rock, like Stones material (electric and unplugged); and environmental, human rights and Gospel.

Artist History British vintage, resident in Manila, Philippines since 1979 and married to Philippine TV and movie megastar Tessie Tomas. Raised on blues, folk and rock in London and the North of England and Isle of Man in the late ‘60s/70s. Began writing original songs in 1965; now over 150 written, with over 30 published or published pending. Frequent performer at Amnesty International events. Currently writing, recording and performing in Asia, Europe and the USA. Managed by Artist’s House, Manila. Affiliated with BMI and FILSCAP. Resident Artist at the Hobbit House, Malate, Manila. Co-writing and recording with friends around the world, principally Don Johnson (Nashville), Michael Allen (formerly with Al Green) (Rome) and Sammy Asuncion (Manila).

Group Members Principal members of Ka Roger and Friends are: Sammy Asuncion and Byrd Burton (guitars); Don Johnson and Matteo Esposito (bass); Michael Allen and Davide Pistoni (Keyboards); George Pirelli, Fritz Barth ('Dr. Stix') and Francesco Isola (drums); Tom Colvin, Garry Russ and Alex Quebral (harps); and guest/session vocalists Binky, Cia, Rhea, Yosha, Kate, Mak, Marcia and May-Ann.

Instruments Guitars and harmonica.

Albums KA ROGER (1996) Tiger Records (TRCD029) distributed by BMG Philippines.

Press Reviews Mostly positive (honestly!), but mostly buried in Philippines newsprint.

Location Makati City, Metro Manila - Philippines

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