Formed in 1986, Identity Crisis became one of the pioneering alternative bands in the Philippines. Their signature sound, catchy melodies, gothic outfits and mysterious identities has made the band an underground favorite garnering fans from all over the country. Releasing their first album in 1987, “Tale of Two”, has reshaped Philippine music. From appearing on TV variety shows to performing live concerts nationwide, Identity Crisis, was nominated in the prestigious ALIW Awards for Best New Artist. Their second album released in 1991, “Water Came Running”, earned a tremendous amount of respect from their musical colleagues, mainly for the bands “ahead of their time” songwriting and arrangements, which until this very day, still sounds fresh from the studios. After appearing in several compilation albums, Identity Crisis, packed up their instruments and called it a day. Several producers have approached the members, hoping to spark a reunion concert but there are no immediate plans. Currently the members of Identity Crisis are involved in their personal careers in the field of architecture, culinary, the airline industry, broadcasting and information technology. In 2006, one of the most popular bands in the Philippines, Rivermaya, released an all-cover album containing songs from the 80's, in which two (2) of Identity Crisis' songs, My Sanctuary and Sumigaw Umawit ka, were featured. Identity Crisis, to this very day, is considered a major and important influence in the alternative and undergound music scene in the Philippines
Bogs Ambrosio, bassist of Identity Crisis, passed away in the morning of February 9, 2009. He had a heart attack while jogging around his place in Singapore.
He will be missed but his music will live on.
Arleingh “Bogs” Ambrosio is now at Veronica Funeral along A. Arnaiz (Libertad), Pasay City . The last night of his wake is expected on Wednesday (18-Feb).
Interment is on Feb 19, 8am. Final resting place of Bogs will be at the Heritage Memorial grounds.
Its saddening that I am to announce that Arleingh "Bogs" Ambrosio passed away already Feb 9, 2009. He handled the bass for Identity Crisis and Quiver very well. Its been a honor to play with him onstage. He is a good bandmate, mentor and a friend.
salamat sa add!hirap na maghanap ng records nyo buti na lang cover ng rivermaya yung "My sanctuary" sa bago nilang album nun ko lang napakinggan hehehe.all the best sa career nyo.francis
wow cool glad to know you made it again on stage that was a very cool collaboration with rivermaya...you two still have it:)hope someday i will able to see the rest of the identity crisis member on stage too...keep on rockin...
Guess what? Marvin Mendiola is my F-A-M-O-U-S uncle, really! I'm serious! I'm so proud of him though, he now has a beautiful wife and cute daughters. He's still drumming with his brothers whenever he feel like it's fun for them as well. :) Well, I don't know what to say .. I say Rock on! lol
