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Mr. Big reunites with Filipino fans: ‘It’s been such a long time’

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Peter Andrew Acierto

American rock band Mr. Big reunited with Filipino fans as they brought their The Big Finish tour to the country last August 9 at the SM North EDSA Skydome.Members of the group expressed how elated they were as they played all of their hit songs in front of the jam-packed crowd.<iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv4uLssOzxV/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A5430253.699999809%2C%22ls%22%3A169219.90000009537%2C%22le%22%3A169529.90000009537%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="510" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Local concert promoter PULP Live World made the show possible.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/8/9/3-songs-of-mr-big-we-want-to-hear-live-1506">READ: 3 songs of Mr. Big we want to hear live </a></div>“Manila, my brothers and sisters, how are you?” Eric Martin, the band’s vocalist, asked the crowd.The band opened the show with a bang as they played crowd favorites to set the mood, such as &quot;Addicted to That Rush,&quot; &quot;Take Cover,&quot; and &quot;Undertow.&quot;Mr. Big commended the Filipino fans for sustaining high energy throughout the entire show and the passion to sing along to all of their songs.“Okay Manila, you’re known as the best singing audience in the world,” the bassist complimented, which had the crowd going wild.Mr. Big also got emotional while recalling the 34-year journey that allowed them to play in front of thousands of people.At one point during the show, the band dedicated a song to their bandmate, Pat Torpey, who passed away in 2018 due to complications of Parkinson&#x27;s disease.“For the spirit of rock, this is dedicated to our brother, Pat,” the vocalist shared.The American rock band went on to perform several of their hit songs from all of their albums.They also went on a trip down memory lane and shared how much they missed the cheers of their Filipino fans. They last performed in the country back in 2017.“It&#x27;s been such a long time, Manila,” the band said.Mr. Big performed a total of 30 songs, bringing them to amazement as the crowd never faltered in singing along to their songs throughout the show.During a solo portion of the band&#x27;s guitarist, the crowd went on to sing their 1993 song &quot;Nothing But Love.&quot;The night ended on a high note as the band performed &quot;30 Days in the Hole&quot; and &quot;Baba O’ Riley&quot; –– both of which are fan favorites.

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Mr. Big reunites with Filipino fans: ‘It’s been such a long time’

Drew Acierto

Published Aug 14, 2023 12:48 PM PHT

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