Gabriel Ignatius Juan Chee Kee (born July 30, 1976) is a Filipino guitarist, singer, songwriter and one of the founding members of the band Parokya ni Edgar.[1]
Gab Chee Kee | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gabriel Ignatius Juan Chee Kee |
| Born | July 30, 1976 Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Rock, hard rock, soft rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-guitarist, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Universal |
Biography edit
Chee Kee, whose parents are both former teachers, is one of the four members of Parokya ni Edgar who attended Ateneo de Manila University during their grade school to high school years. In 2003, Chee Kee married his then girlfriend and former FHM Philippines model Apple Umali. They separated sometime in 2010.[citation needed]
Chee Kee is known for composing and singing the lead vocals in Parokya ni Edgar's sleeper hit "Your Song (My One and Only You)" from their album Bigotilyo.[citation needed]
Chee Kee was diagnosed with lymphoma in late 2022 for which he started chemotherapy. He kept his diagnosis private and continued performing with Parokya until his doctor advised him to rest. In January 2023, Chee Kee was admitted under intensive care due to pneumonia; his family then publicized his diagnosis. To raise money for Chee Kee's hospital bills, Parokya ni Edgar and fellow musicians Ebe Dancel, Moira Dela Torre, Gloc-9, Shanti Dope, Flow G, Kamikazee, Gracenote and December Avenue held a series of fundraising shows.[2] Parokya memorabilia were also auctioned for the cause. Chee Kee was discharged from the hospital in March 2023 and will continue with his chemotherapy.[3]
Discography edit
With Parokya ni Edgar edit
- Khangkhungkherrnitz (1996)
- Buruguduystunstugudunstuy (1997)
- Jingle Balls Silent Night Holy Cow (1998)
- Gulong Itlog Gulong (1999)
- Edgar Edgar Musikahan (2002)
- Bigotilyo (2003)
- Halina Sa Parokya (2005)
- Solid (2007)
- Middle-Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop Rockers (2010)
- Pogi Years Old (2016)
- Borbolen (2021)
Compositions edit
- Sampip
- Lazy
- Swimming Beach
- Superstar
- Y?
- It's Ok
- Absorbing Man
- Tsaka Na Lang
- Sad Trip
- Your Song
- Halina Sa Parokya
- Victor Could
- Nandito
- Don't Think
- Sing
As a featured artist edit
- "Baon" with Gloc-9
References edit
- ^ Sutton, Michael. "Biography: Parokya Ni Edgar". AMG. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (January 19, 2023). "Chito Miranda appeals for financial help for Parokya ni Edgar bandmate with lymphoma". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen (March 11, 2023). "Parokya ni Edgar's Gab Chee Kee out of hospital, Chito Miranda thanks fans". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 11, 2023.