14 Facts About Nathan Azarcon

Nathan Peter Hachero Azarcon was born on January 29,1975 and is a Filipino musician, nationalist, songwriter, and producer.

Nathan Azarcon was a member of the rock bands Pinikpikan, Kapatid and a founding member of Bamboo and Hijo.

Nathan Azarcon's complete body of work includes hits produced while he was a member of four different bands.

Nathan Azarcon first started playing bass during the early '90s with punk funk rock band, Bazurak.

In 1998, Nathan Azarcon started his apprenticeship under Sammy Asuncion, guitar player of Pinoy funk-reggae-rock band Spy and ethnic rock group Pinikpikan, a group renowned for reinventing musical pieces using indigenous tribal instruments.

In February 2001, Nathan Azarcon departed from Rivermaya after a 7-year stint with the band since its inception in 1994.

Nathan Azarcon eventually went back to the band 15 years later.

Nathan Azarcon introduced Manalac to Cruz and Vic Mercado and together, they formed the band Bamboo.

Nathan Azarcon posted on his Facebook account that new members will be introduced in 2015.

Nathan Azarcon posted teasers on Facebook of his new band called "Disband" which features Bea Lao of General Luna as the drummer.

On January 9,2016, Nathan Azarcon re-united with his former Rivermaya co-members, Perf de Castro, Mark Escueta and Rico Blanco for a "surprise mini semi-reunion", following de Castro's gig at 19 East, Taguig.

Months later, Nathan Azarcon returned full-time to the band replacing Norby David for the first time since his departure in 2001.

Nathan Azarcon is a member of the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity.

Nathan Azarcon has been known to use Fender, Music Man and Modulus bass guitars.