Snaffu Rigor


Roberto Nicolas "Snaffu" Rigor 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, and head of Domestic A&R of Blackgold and 70's Superband.
Rigor died of lung cancer on August 3, 2016, at age 69.

Personal life

Snaffu Rigor was a brother to Spanky Rigor and Male Rigor of the VST & Company.

Notable compositions

  • "T.L. Ako sa 'Yo" – recorded by Cinderella
  • "Bato sa Buhangin" – co-written with Ernani Cuenco and recorded by Cinderella; used as the theme for the film of the same name starring Fernando Poe Jr. and Vilma Santos.
  • "Bulag, Pipi at Bingi" – recorded by Freddie Aguilar
  • "Macho Gwapito" – recorded by Rico J. Puno
  • "Mr. Dreamboy" – recorded by Sheryl Cruz
  • "Boy, I Love You" – recorded by Cherie Gil and re-adapted for Donna Cruz
  • "Eto Na Naman" – recorded by Gary Valenciano
  • "Gusto Kita" – recorded by Gino Padilla
  • "Paano ang Puso Ko" – recorded by April Boy Regino
  • "Larawang Kupas" – recorded by Jerome Abalos
  • "Bumper to Bumper" – recorded by Love Añover
  • "Byaheng Jeepney" – recorded by Nicole & Cris
  • "Jowadik" – recorded by Nicole & Cris
  • "Tambalan" – recorded by Nicole & Cris

    Awards

  • Ulirang Ama Awards, 2006 Ulirang ama sectoral awardee for Arts and Culture conferred by the National Mother's Day and Fathers' Day Foundation, Inc.
  • A joint award from The JB Soul Music Specialists, JB Music Studio Multi-purpose Cooperative, and JB Music Studio and Management Co. as "The Incomparable Father of Soul Music in the Philippines".
  • Gold Record Award from WEA Records for the outstanding sale of the Album "Walang Ganyanan" as Album Producer
  • Awit Awards' Best Album of the Year Album-"for Broken Hearts Only"
  • Platinum Record Award from WEA Records for the outstanding sale of the Album "Sheryl" as Album Producer
  • Gold Record Award from WEA Records for the outstanding sale of the Album "Sheryl" as Album Producer
  • Second Asian Popular Song Festival Awardee as Finalist for the song entry "Illusions".
  • The 2nd Metro Manila Popular Music Festival Awardee as Finalist for the song entry "Bulag Pipi at Bingi". On the same day, this same entry won First Place.