It’s an honor and privilege to have Bing in our show. A big part not only in the music scene but also in the cycling community.

Bing Austria (real name Abraham Gomez Austria) is a Filipino musician, singer, and songwriter known for his work in the ska, reggae, funk, and soul music genres. He is a prominent figure in the Philippine music scene and has been involved with several bands throughout his career. 

Key facts about Bing Austria:

Early career: He started his musical journey in 1981, playing guitar for the punk rock band Brain Salad.

Band involvement: He has been a member of several well-known Filipino bands:

* Tropical Depression: He played piano and organ for this reggae and world music band starting in 1989.

* Put3ska: He co-founded this influential ska band in 1993, and they won an Awit Award for Best World Music Recording.

* Juan Pablo Dream: In 2003, he joined this mod band as a singer.

* Flippin Soul Stompers: He is the vocalist for this soul band.

Solo and other projects: In addition to his band work, he has released music under his own name and is involved with other projects like Bing & the Gundam Funk.

Recent activity: He continues to perform and is often seen playing DJ sets featuring funk and soul music.

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  1. luv all those insights combined with nostalgia, especially for us who also luv old-school rock, post-Punk and New Wave! Very timely that cycling is a very, very healthy, and cost-efficient alternative; take note on how in Germany–ironically, which makes some of the world's best engineered cars–cyclists are also esteemed and are given great priority with proper parking lanes and the like 🙂

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