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Celebrities took to social media their good memories and condolences to remember one of Pinoy rock pioneers, Pepe Smith.

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Jim Paredes and Cooky Chua are among the pillars of OPM who paid tributes to Pinoy music icon.

“Another OPM legend bites the dust. With deep sadness, i say Farewell Pepe Smith. Gentle travels,” Jim said.

Another OPM legend bites the dust. With deep sadness, i say Farewell Pepe Smith. Gentle travels.

-- Jim (@Jimparedes) January 28, 2019

Meanwhile, Cooky recalled a fond memory she shared with the rock legend.

She wrote, “Batang bata pa ako nung una kitang makilala. May happening sa apartment ninyo at andun kami. Habang lahat ay nasa bubong naiwan ako sa sala. Tinawag mo ako sa music room mo para maki jamming. "Balita ko mahilig kang kumanta na standards" ....laking gulat ko nag jam tayo ng nearness of you at blue moon!!!! Pinakita mo din kung pagbali bali ng chords nagiging blues ang ilan sa mga standards na paborito ko. Paalam Pepe Smith salamat sa aral sa buhay at musika.”

Younger OPM artists, Kean Cipriano of Callalily and Myrene Academia of Sandwich and Imago included, also honored Pepe.

Rest in peace Sir Pepe Smith. 🙏🏻

-- kean cipriano (@keancipriano) January 28, 2019

Maraming, maraming salamat sa lahat Pepe Smith. You left us with so much. You are in the blood of every Filipino musician and music lover.

-- Myrene Academia (@Mapins) January 28, 2019

FDCP chairperson and actress Liza Diño-Seguerra also expressed sympathy to the family of the late Pinoy rock legend.

Music photographer and writer Niña Sandejas also shared her good memory with the rock icon.

“Pepe Smith and I spamming photobooths at a mac store with our faces. Glad I emailed this to myself back then. This was always my favorite photo, more than his portraits or performance shots through the years. Stop breaking our hearts universe! [sad emoji] Enough already! Rakenrol in heaven Pepe Smith,” she said.