Carlos Balcells

Carlos Balcells is a Spanish Filipino bass guitar player, businessman and former politician, most notable for his work as the bass guitarist of Filipino rock band The Dawn.[1]

Carlos Balcells
Birth nameCarlos Claparols Balcells
Also known asCaloy
BornTalisay, Negros Occidental, Philippines
OriginManila, Philippines
GenresAlternative rock
Occupation(s)Industrial Engineer
Musician
Businessman
Politician
InstrumentsBass and Acoustic guitar
Years active1985–present
Associated actsThe Dawn
Cicada
Cappuccino
State of the Art
Stabb
Azul
Websitewww.thedawn.ph

The Dawn

An heir to an affluent family, Balcells joined the band in 1985 after bassist Clay Luna left for the United States. He has performed on live rock concerts and he has been a part of seven studio albums, one live album and 2 compilation albums released by The Dawn within the 18 years that he was the bassist. The album releases include hit songs like Enveloped Ideas, Salamat, and Iisang Bangka Tayo. However, in 2003, he had to quit the band since he had to go back to his province in Negros Occidental to work in their family business and had a short stint as a politician. He was replaced by Mon Legaspi, bass player for Wolfgang.[2]

On June 7, 2016, Balcells along with Francis Reyes rejoined after Buddy Zabala who left the band on the same day. Thus, making a quintet again for the first time since 2004. His return was short-lived as he was unavailable in later dates for June and July 2016. He was briefly replaced by former bassist Mon Legaspi, who would later begin touring with them months later and would eventually be the band's regular bassist due to the dissolution of Wolfgang and Balcells being mostly pre-occupied with their family businesses. He would eventually return for some anniversary shows in 2017.[3][4]

Discography
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References
  1. De Jesus, Totel V. "Alarming Sound". Archived from the original on October 30, 2009. Retrieved October 1, 2009.
  2. "The Dawn: Evolution". Retrieved October 1, 2009.
  3. Sallan, Edwin P. "The Dawn bares major line-up change, brings back Francis Reyes, Carlos Balcells". Interaksyon.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  4. Arcega, Adrian. "Francis Reyes, Carlos Balcells return to The Dawn". Radio Republic. Retrieved June 7, 2016.


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