The musical influences of the band started way back in their High School days. Before their interest in bands began, Owee and Elwynn originally were into hip-hop and dance music. They were part of the Def Rhyme mobile.

During their sophomore year in high school Owee and Elwynn joined the Phi Beta Kappa and that's where they met Don, who at that time was the only one who can play the guitar well. It was at this time when band fever had hit the country. In the summer of '94, Don and Elwynn formed the Guico Band together with their Bro Roy 'Bagwis' Asuncion and the owner of all the equipment, R.G. Guico which lasted only that summer. It was also at this time that their childhood friend Erwin, just beginning his interests in bands, started jamming with Owee and Elwynn in their homes. By their junior year, Don had already formally formed the band, Acid Radio and while in Tugegarao, Erwin met Harold and formed the band Bleach. In summer of '95, Owee joined his brother's group A.N.I.M.

 

During their senior year, the barkada of Don, Owee and Elwynn with Jhong(uaphing) on bass formed THE GIX BAND.

After high school graduation and after their bands, Bleach and THE GIX BAND, disbanded, Erwin, Owee and Elwynn began writing original compositions. Their first hit-ever was 'MAYAM' written by Erwin and Owee. Don was the one who added the lead and bass guitars. Soon other compositions followed like 'Image', 'Behind', 'The Damned', and 'Revelation'. They also revived and improvised songs from their former bands like 'Because of You', 'I-ME', and 'Sometimes'. They even passed a demo tape at a local radio station in Tuguegarao where it was sadly rejected due to bad taste of the producers (they said that the band sounded glamrockish).

In July 1996, defunct Bleach guitarist Harold Pre went to Manila joined the band. Now with Elwynn on drums, Don on backing vocals and rhythm guitars, Owee on bass and Erwin on vocals, they called themselves a variety of names ranging from Schitz, Sharivary, and Hitch. They played several songs including the original version of 'Let Me Grow'. But only a few weeks of jamming and before they can even record their songs, Harold had to leave for P.M.A. and left the band.

The quartet still tried to continue the band, this time with Don on lead and Elwynn on rhythm guitars. In March 1997, they were first scheduled to play at Rholette's debut party where Owee played as session bassist for Don's band Acid Radio. But because of a band named NO NAME BAND, they were not able to play. The following month, they finally had a chance to play at Cheryl's debut party where they performed the acoustic version of 'All I want' by Toad the Wet Sprocket and 'MAYAM'.

In the later part of 1997, Don's band Acid Radio had informally split-up and he was invited to play for the Hardcore, Korn-based, band Soma. They had several gigs at Club Dredd, Yosh and Freedom Bar. But because of academic problems and because 'Bobo ang drummer nila, sabi ng guitarista', they broke up. In December 1997, the group of Erwin, Elwynn, Owee and Don composed the song 'You came my way'. In early 1998, Don joined the jazz based group Pillow Talk together with Acid Radio guitarist and now bassist Andro. But because of internal and managerial problems, the band disbanded before they were even scheduled to play.

Don was then able to concentrate on their band with Erwin, Elwynn and Owee. They continued composing and improving their songs. But because they did not have a regular drummer they were not able to perform in any clubs. Finally, after a several months of lay-off, the band found a drummer in the person of Tonio Bustos, Erwin's former classmate in UST before he was debarred.

The band was then scheduled to play at their first gig, Club Dredd and they needed a name. Elwynn then thought of BOK76 (pronounced as Bhowk seventy-six) which is derived from their high school fraternity.

From their first gig at Club Dredd, their songs like 'Behind' instantly became a hit in the underground scene. Other gigs and invitations followed. They were able to play at Yosh Café were the audience sang with Dishwalla's 'Counting Blue Cars', a couple of more times at Club Dredd and more debuts and parties. One of the most memorable parties was at Mahlou's ("Hindi na ako natutuwa sa inyo!!!") Debut Party where they came in late, without a drummer, and played two acoustic songs, which included their own version of 'Push'.

Unfortunately, due to lack of professionalism (natutulog sa bahay kapag may jamming), the band had to kick their old drummer out. But after a successful gig at the variety show of Miriam College, they decided to include Leash and ex-Soma drummer, Jerome Ocampo (yun bobo ang drummer daw pero hindi naman). With the additional of Jerome in the percussion, the band's music has risen to a new height. At the moment the band is concentrating on recording their songs so it could be finally released and performing for several bars.

What does the future hold for these fab five? Multi-platinum award? An N.U. 107 Rock Award? A major concert? A Grammy Award? The next Beatles? (tama na masyado na akong nangangarap) But whatever it is one thing is for sure these guys will continue to give you the best kind of musical experience you are looking for.