Joey “Pepe” Smith passed away on the morning of January 28. He was 71 years old.
His daughter, Daisy Smith-Owen, says he was rushed to the hospital prior to his death. The official cause of death has not yet been announced, although many say that his health was already frail from three previous strokes.
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Pepe Smith will always be remembered as the “Mick Jagger of the Philippines.” He was a pioneer of Pinoy rock, along with his group, the Juan de la Cruz band. He leaves behind hits like “Balong Malalim,” “Beep Beep,” “No Touch” and “Himig Natin” to commemorate his legacy.
