Mr Big is returning to Manila for their farewell tour They want to give their fans a proper farewell and it seems that a world tour is a right thing to do. For those who may not be familiar, Mr. Big is an American rock band originally composed of Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan, and Pat Torpey. They are considered a hard rock band but they are not afraid to release softer songs that really touch the heart.
One of their popular songs is "To Be With You" and "Just Take My Heart", which are known for their passionate vocal harmony. They are still super famous even today and have explored different genres over the years before they disbanded in 2002. It is interesting to note that their lead singer, Eric Martin, once auditioned for various iconic bands back in the 70s and 80s including Van Halen, Toto, and Rainbow.
After disbanding, Eric Martin released solo albums and covered Japanese songs. However, due to public clamor, Mr. Big reunited and released an album in 2010 titled "What If". Their original drummer, Pat Torpey, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and passed away in 2018. The band went on a long hiatus until they announced their tour in 2023 with a new drummer.
Mr. Big is very popular in Asia, especially in Japan, and has loyal fans. They previously toured in the Philippines in 2011 at the Araneta Coliseum and are returning for their farewell tour in 2023, which includes Manila on August 9 at the Skydome.