Snaffu Rigor
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Birth nameRoberto Nicolas Rigor
BornAugust 8, 1946
Abra, Philippines
Abra, Philippines
DiedAugust 3, 2016 (aged 69)
Manila, Philippines
Manila, Philippines
GenresManila sound
Snaffu Rigor | |
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| Birth name | Roberto Nicolas Rigor |
| Born | August 8, 1946 Abra, Philippines |
| Died | August 3, 2016 (aged 69) Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Manila sound |
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| Years active | 1964–2016 |
Roberto Nicolas "Snaffu" Rigor (August 8, 1946[1] – August 3, 2016) was a Filipino songwriter and vocalist.
He started composing in 1964. His first recorded Tagalog composition was "T.L. Ako Sa'yo", a hit by Cinderella in 1975. He also wrote the lyrics to Ernani Cuenco's "Bato sa Buhangin" and the English version of "Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi". Rigor was a member of the bands Ramrods, Cinderella, Backdoor and Blackbuster,[1] and head of Domestic A&R of Blackgold and 70's Superband.
Rigor died of lung cancer on August 3, 2016, at age 69.[2]
Snaffu Rigor was a brother to Spanky Rigor and Male Rigor of the VST & Company.[3]
