Mike Hanopol
Mike Hanopol | |
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| Birth name | Michael Abarico Hanopol |
| Also known as | Mike Hanopol |
| Born | April 10, 1946 Leyte, Philippines |
| Genres | Pinoy rock, hard rock, rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
Michael Abarico Hanopol (born April 10, 1946), also known as Mike Hanopol, is a Filipino rock singer, guitarist, recording artist and Messianic religious leader. He was a former bass guitarist for the Juan de la Cruz Band. He is a pioneer of rock music in the Philippines active in the 1970s, along with Pepe Smith and Wally Gonzales.
During his career as a musician, Hanopol produced twenty albums, three of which became Gold prize awardees while another three received the Aliw Awards. Hanopol's trademark is the beret, leather clothing, and his Steinberger guitar. He was the mentor and songwriter for Hagibis.