The Zoo is a Filipino rock band

Rock Band

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 formed in 2006 in Manila

Manila

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, Philippines

Philippines

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, managed by TV producer and manager, Bert de Leon. The Zoo launched the international career of Arnel Pineda

Arnel Pineda

Arnel Pineda is a Filipino singer-songwriter who has served as the lead singer of the American rock band Journey since 2007. Pineda has had a successful musical career in the Philippines for the last 25 years.- Biography :...

, their former lead singer, who is now the lead singer of Journey

Journey (band)

Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between the 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded...

. Journey

Journey (band)

Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between the 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded...

's guitarist and founding member, Neal Schon

Neal Schon

Neal George Joseph Schon is an American rock guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist best known for his work with the band Journey. He is the only member to have recorded on all of Journey's albums...

 stumbled onto YouTube videos of Pineda singing live with The Zoo, and contacted Noel Gomez, Pineda's friend, who uploaded the videos.

The Zoo released their debut album "Zoology" in late 2007 while establishing themselves as a dependable live act in clubs such as Bagaberde and the Hard Rock Café in the Philippines

Philippines

The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

.

In January 2008, following the departure of Pineda to Journey

Journey (band)

Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between the 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded...

, The Zoo recruited Reujen Lista to take over the lead vocalist slot.

Current members

• Reujen Lista - lead vocals
• Monet Cajipe - guitar
• Emil Bondoc - bass
• Edgar Mendoza - keyboards
• Nathaniel Baruelo - drums

External links

Official Sites:

• Official Friendster Page: http://profiles.friendster.com/zooband