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He was a fighter, a crusader to whom Filipino singers today owe a debt of gratitude.
More than a string of hit songs, Victor Wood will be remembered for a crusade he fought with fellow singer Julius Obregon in the mid- 70s at the peak of his career.
Together, the two singers exposed and questioned an industry practice known as payola whereby radio announcers resorted to play-for-pay as they made their playlist.
In a Face book post, Julius reminisced how he and Victor fought for the rights of Filipino recording artists at the expense of their careers in the 70s.
The iconic singer passed away today, April 23, 2021. He was 75.
Victor Wood was born in Buhi, Camarines Sur on February 1, 1946. Wood was one of, if not the biggest music artist under Vicor Records when the label was establishing itself in the late 60’s and in the early 70’s.
The singer was eventually dubbed the “Jukebox King,” a title reserved only for the biggest and most popular singers in the country. Wood released a total of 26 albums during his reign as one of the most recognizable singers in local pop. He also released almost 2 dozen singles during the course of his career.