MANILA - Legendary Pinoy rock icon Joey "Pepe" Smith is eyeing possible retirement next year.

"Naiisip ko lang. Pero kung saka-sakali hindi naman talaga nakaplano yan, kumbaga eh darating at darating yan siguro early next year. If I may, I will," Smith said in an interview with DZMM's Showbuzz on Thursday night.

Asked what legacy he would like to leave, Smith said: "Yung mga kantang ginawa ko. Yung tinugtog ko at ng bandang Juan dela Cruz. Siyempre kapag pinakinggan nila yan, parang bumabalik sila doon. That's the only connection to it."

Before his solo career, Smith was part of the Juan dela Cruz band with Wally Gonzalez and Mike Hanopol.

"Juan dela Cruz" band is known for their hits "Beep Beep," "Balong Malalim," "Titser's Enemy No. 1," "Himig Natin," "No Touch" and "Kahit Anong Mangyari."

Currently, Smith is excited over the first Pepe Smith Rockfest that will happen on November 18 at Amoranto Stadium.

The festival will feature more than 40 Pinoy rock bands.

"Sa November 18 sa Amoranto Stadium the first Pepe Smith Rockfest ang mga bandang tutugtog po ay 47. Yan po ay para ma-reminisce natin ang real Pinoy rock," Smith said.

"We want this to be remembered by you guys. Lahat po nang manonood, please lang po ang gusto ko ay yung malinis ang intention niyo para pumunta doon, mag-enjoy, sumayaw at maging maligaya," he added.

Aside from the rockfest, Smith also stars in the movie "Singing In Graveyards" which is part of Cine Lokal.

"September 29 to October 5, Cine Lokal. Isang linggong mae-enjoy niyo yan. All in one (itong movie)," Smith added.