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Ely Buendia has clarifications about 'Spoliarium'
Ely Buendia has again denied that the Eraserheads song "Spoliarium" is about the controversial issue involving Tito, Vic, and Joey (TVJ) and the late Pepsi Paloma.
During a press conference for their concert docu-film "Combo on the Run," Buendia called the rumor the "most ridiculous urban legend" he's heard about the song.
He emphasized that as a big fan of the comedy trio, he would not write a song to tarnish the image of his "heroes."
Buendia categorically stated the song is not about TVJ or Pepsi Paloma, nor is it about Vic Sotto and the rape case, which deeply saddened him in the '80s.
He reiterated that the song's meaning does not concern TVJ or Pepsi.
In a 2021 interview, Buendia stated that "Spoliarium" was actually about the liqueur Goldshläger and getting drunk.
He also clarified that "Enteng and Joey" mentioned in the song referred to their road managers at the time.
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Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia has once again denied that their song 'Spoliarium' is about the comedy trio TVJ or the late actress Pepsi Paloma.
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Tito Sotto expressed gratitude towards Ely Buendia for clarifying that the Eraserheads' hit song "Spoliarium" is not about the alleged death of actress Pepsi Paloma or about TVJ (Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon).
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