Young rising stars on RJ's 80th

MUSIC ICON Ramon “RJ” Jacinto, the country’s rock n’ roll pioneer and icon. PHOTO FROM RJ BISTRO

THE country's rock n' roll pioneer and icon, Ramon "RJ" Jacinto, is turning 80 on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

The businessman/musician will mark the occasion with a special birthday show in his Bistro RJ at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati, featuring young rising stars in the music industry, who will pay tribute to classic artists. Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble' will be interpreted by 33-year old Milo Ibrado, Elvis Presley interpreted by 29-year old young Elvis sensation Bam Angping, Dean Martin interpreted by 18-year old David Young, Pavarotti and Josh Groban interpreted by 17-year old Nathan Randal, Karen Carpenter interpreted by 21-year old Aquila Packing and Amy Winehouse interpreted by 28-year old popular influencer Mix Fenix. RJ will have a duet with each one of these young performers and will do a dance set after the show.

RJ Bistro, the home of rock n' roll, is going on its 40^th year and is the longest-lasting music lounge featuring live music catering to 3 generations of rock n' roll lovers.

In his 65-year journey as a musician, record producer, and broadcaster, his pioneering radio station DZRJ's mission was to discover or give exposure to rising stars. Many became icons of our music industry, such as Sampaguita, Juan dela Cruz band, Apo Hiking Society, Florante, Andrew E, Father and Sons, and many other rock bands.

ROCK N’ ROLL HAVEN Ramon “RJ” Jacinto performing at RJ Bistro, the home of rock n’ roll. PHOTO FROM RJ BISTRO

DZRJ was founded in his backyard in 1963 with a bunch of 3rd-year college Ateneo de Manila classmates. It revolutionized music by being the first to feature the latest U.S. hits, giving first exposure to the Beatles, Eric Clapton, Beachboys and many others.

DZRJ also received two Presidential awards: the first for being the voice of freedom during the 1986 people's revolution, and the other for EDSA 2.

RJ has also made huge contributions by establishing RJ handcrafted guitars in 1988, which is now a leading supplier of guitars for local customers as well as the only Philippine guitar maker that exports to Japan and other parts of the world.

As its practice through the years, RJ Guitar Center, with 10 branches, will hold its legendary birthday sale on May 31 and June 1 (Saturday and Sunday). All items are discounted in all the stores as well as online, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, with increasing discounts every few hours, climaxing in a 50 percent discount on every item in the store from 9 pm to mall closing.

For reservations to RJ's 80th birthday special show on June 3, Tuesday, call 0906-2211524 or go to Facebook.com/rj bistro.