Wish my sister and I could be there but since Marlboro backed out, the frenzy of ticket sales and venue resets were just too crazy for us. Good thing MTV Philippines stepped in when they did or else a riot of E-heads fans would have burned a Marlboro effigy everywhere in the country. The ticket prices were very reasonable, costing just around 800php and 1300php. But then again, I wish we were free from commitments that night or we could have been seen egging our way into the slam pits, if there were any.
It was very unfortunate that Ely Buendia had to be rushed to Makati Med because of chest pains he experienced in the middle of their performance. Fellow listers say that Ely just suddenly stopped playing, sat and bowed his head. Instantly, the lights went out and after a couple of minutes, his sister went up the stage to announce that he had been rushed to the hospital.
Along with their fans and family, I also pray for Ely’s full recovery.
The reunion concert, even if it was tragically cut short, was one mean feat. I mean, to be able to put those four cool demigods of Pinoy rock into one show, for one night, is an achievement alone. Everyone thought this event was never going to happen but lo and behold, the seemingly impossible did happen. Hordes of fans are certainly keeping their fingers crossed and keeping their breaths in for another reunion concert. And this time, we all hope and pray, everything will run smoothly.
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August 31, 2008 at 3:15 am
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September 1, 2008 at 3:48 am
It’s a compelling story in itself that the reunion effort had to contend with internal strife, the DOH, loss of sponsorship, a parent’s death, a bandmember’s physical limits, and even the weather. I hope someone came up with a documentary regarding the events surrounding this event that tempted fate and circumstance. It’s quite the compelling tale in itself.
September 3, 2008 at 11:16 pm
too bad the much awaited concert ended tragically. i wonder if the fans will get half of their money back.
September 6, 2008 at 11:12 pm
I bet there’ll be a “redo” concert. Any takers?
September 8, 2008 at 1:56 pm
It was just sad for Ely’s situation. I hope he’d recover completely and take long rest and be back at the scene in the peakest of health.