I think they're more classic rock inspired than a blues band... they always sorta remind me of The Rolling Stones, or is that just Nino channeling Mick...
the first incarnation of the junkies was really more an art/glam/punk type band heavily influenced by the velvet underground, bowie etc. there was a conscious effort not to be too bluesy. the first drummer was actually a percussionist (toni bernardo) and the bassist was actually a guitarist (coco coo) the stones were an influence early on but more the countrified stuff...
it was only later on when the lineup stabilized that it became more a blues rock band in the traditional sense
bitoy: sino na lineup nyo ngayon?
Uy Chuck! You're the MAN! Nice of you to fill in! The Junkies now a days are bluesier than before. Yep, a very strong hint of rock/punk still resides. In fact Nino's last compo was very punk. And a song before that, very Zeppelinish naman. But we haven't really gotten to nail the newest of the new songs. We jam to it before but now Nino's very busy with his wifey.
Current line up:
Nino: Vox/Guitars(lead and rhythm)
Zann: Guitars (lead and rhythm) aka Tele Tubby of Snakecharmer(rocks!)
Miggy Matute: Bass (former Maegan Aguilar)
Bitoy: Drums (former Word of Hope Cubao, Capital City Alliance Church and 14 yrs strong at Alliance Fellowship Church)
Here's a bunch of musicians who've been a part of Junkies since I joined.
Armand Quimpo (Wally Gonzalez)
Kakoy
Jun Lopito
LC de Leon (Reklamo, Naked Tongue)
Loren (Junkies and Heavy Traffic)
Noel Duegena (drummer, Pinwheel)
Minco Fabregas - drums (Color It Red, vox/gtr for Pinwheel)
Bassist of Pinwheel (couldn't remember the name)
Eric Hernandes (bass, Huka ang Mr. Crayon)
Chad (bass, Sound and Liquid Jane)