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Džentlmeni
Džentlmeni ( sr-Cyrl, Џентлмени, lit=The Gentlemen) were a Yugoslav rock band formed in Belgrade in 1966. A year after the formation, the band split into two factions. The first faction featured original rhythm guitarist Milan Buza, and the other featuring original bass guitarist Živorad "Žika" Jelić and drummer Velibor "Boka" Bogdanović, the first disbanding after a year and a half and the second continuing their career with Žika Jelić's brother, Dragan "Dragi" Jelić (guitar), Mihajlo Simikić (tenor saxophone, clarinet, piano and vocals), and Branko Marušić "Čutura" (vocals, rhythm guitar), achieving nationwide popularity and eventually becoming one of the most popular Yugoslav bands of the 1960s. In 1970 the Jelić brothers left Džentlmeni and formed the highly successful band YU Grupa, while Marušić continued to lead Džentlmeni, which changed several lineups. Džentlmeni later lineups included guitarist Zlatko Manojlović (later of Dah and Gordi) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dah (band)
Dah ( sr-cyr, Дах, trans. ''Breath'') was a Yugoslav and later Belgian progressive rock band formed in Belgrade in 1972. Dah was formed by guitarist Zlatko Manojlović and guitarist and vocalist Branko Marušić "Čutura", the two previously performing together in the band Džentlmeni. After the release of Dah's debut single in 1973, Marušić left the band, so Manojlović took the singing duties. After the release of their debut album, ''Veliki cirkus'' (1974), which brought the nationwide hit "Šošana", the band moved to Belgium, changing their name to Land. After spending a year in Belgium and having an international hit with the English language version of "Šošana", the band returned to Yugoslavia, where they released their second album, ''Povratak'' (1976). When Zlatko Manojlović went to serve his mandatory stint in the Yugoslav army, his brother, keyboardist Goran Manojlović, took over leading of Dah, the group disbanding in 1979. Zlatko Manojlović would continue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siluete
Siluete ( sr-cyr, Силуете, trans. ''The Silhouettes'') were a Serbian and Yugoslav rock band formed in Belgrade in 1961. They were one of the pioneers of the Yugoslav rock scene. Soon after the formation, Siluete, fronted by charismatic vocalist Zoran Miščević, gained the attention of the audience with their live performances. In 1963 the original members of the band departed, a part of the original lineup continuing with new members as The Shadows-inspired instrumental band, and later performing with vocalist Tomi Sovilj. In 1964 Miščević returned to Siluete, and the band soon gained nationwide fame thanks to their energetic and sometimes transgressive live performances. During the 1960s they were one of the most popular Yugoslav rock bands, Miščević becoming the first superstar of the Yugoslav rock scene. The Yugoslav press compared their rivalry with the band Elipse (whose keyboardist Zoran Simjanović was one of the forming members of Siluete) to the one betwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Mašina
Pop Mašina ( sr-cyr, Поп Машина; trans. ''Pop Machine'') was a Yugoslav progressive rock band formed in Belgrade in 1972. Pop Mašina was one of the most notable bands of the Yugoslav rock scene in the 1970s. Pop Mašina was formed by bass guitarist and vocalist Robert Nemeček, guitarist and vocalist Zoran Božinović, drummer Ratislav "Raša" Đelmaš and vocalist Sava Bojić. Đelmaš and Bojić left Pop Mašina soon after its formation, and the band continued as a trio with the new drummer, Mihajlo "Bata" Popović. The lineup featuring Nemeček, Zoran Božinović and Popović is the longest lasting, the most successful and the best known Pop Mašina lineup. Pop Mašina was one of the first bands on the Yugoslav rock scene to move towards heavier rock sound, managing to gain large popularity as a live act with their hard rock sound with blues, psychedelic and acid rock elements. The band released two studio albums and a live album – their debut '' Kiselina'' (''A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Žika Jelić
Živorad "Žika" Jelić (born 7 December 1942) is a Serbian rock musician. He is best known as being the guitarist for the Serbian rock band YU Grupa, which he formed in 1970 with his younger brother Dragi. During the 1960s, alongside his brother, Jelić was also a member of the beat band Džentlmeni. Discography With Džentlmeni Extended plays *''Idi'' (1968) *''Slomljena srca'' (1969) Singles *"Ona je moja" (1970) Compilation albums *''Antologija'' (2006) With YU Grupa YU Grupa (trans. '' YU Group'') is a Serbian (former Yugoslav) rock band. A pioneer in combining rock music with the elements of the traditional music of the Balkans, YU Grupa is credited with being the longest-lasting Serbian rock band. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jelic, Zika 1942 births[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragi Jelić
Dragi Jelić ( sr-Cyrl, Драги Јелић; born 17 May 1947) is a Serbian rock musician. He is best known as the singer and guitarist for the Serbian rock band YU Grupa, which he formed in 1970 with his older brother Žika. During the 1960s, alongside his brother, Jelić was also a member of the beat band Džentlmeni. Discography With Džentlmeni Extended plays *''Idi'' (1968) *''Slomljena srca'' (1969) Singles *"Ona je moja" (1970) Compilation albums *''Antologija'' (2006) With YU Grupa YU Grupa (trans. '' YU Group'') is a Serbian (former Yugoslav) rock band. A pioneer in combining rock music with the elements of the traditional music of the Balkans, YU Grupa is credited with being the longest-lasting Serbian rock band. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jelic, Dragi 1947 births[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zlatko Manojlović
Zlatko Manojlović (Serbian Cyrillic: Златко Манојловић; born 1951) is a Serbian guitarist and singer. He is known as the leader of the progressive rock band Dah and the heavy metal band Gordi, as well as for his eclectic solo work. Career Early career (early 1960s – 1972) Manojlović started his musical career when he was very young. He was only fifteen when his composition won the first place in Radio Belgrade show ''Studio VI vam pruža šansu'' (''Studio VI Gives You a Chance''). In 1969, Branislav Marušić "Čutura" invited him to join the reformed Džentlmeni. After Džentlmeni disbanded in 1972, he formed the short-lived band Fleš (''Flash''). Dah (1972–76) In 1972, Manojlović, together with Marušić, formed the band progressive rock Dah. The band released the album ''Veliki cirkus'' (''The Big Circus'') before moving to Belgium, where they changed their name to Land, and released the album ''Cool Breeze''. The band returned to Yugoslavia in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordi (band)
Gordi ( sr-Cyrl, Горди; trans. ''The Proud Ones'') were a Yugoslav rock band formed in Belgrade in 1977. The band was formed by guitarist and vocalist Zlatko Manojlović, former leader of the progressive rock band Dah. Initially the band's works were progressive/ hard rock-oriented. However, with their fourth studio album, ''Pakleni trio'' (1981), the band turned towards heavy metal. The band released one more heavy metal album, ''Kraljica smrti'' (1982), disbanding two years after the release. After Gordi ended their activity, Manojlović started a successful career as a solo artist. In the post-Yugoslav countries Gordi are generally most remembered for their heavy metal works and their last two releases are often considered milestones on the Yugoslav heavy metal scene.Gordi at Balkanuk.com. Retrieved 1 January 2012. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zlatni Dečaci
Zlatni Dečaci (Serbian Cyrillic: Златни Дечаци, trans. ''The Golden Boys'') were a Yugoslav rock band formed in Belgrade in 1962. The band were one of the pioneers of the Yugoslav rock scene. At the beginning of their career the band performed covers of foreign hits and instrumental versions of classical pieces. With their instrumental tracks they gained attention of a Dutch record label, releasing their debut record in the Netherlands, thus becoming the first Yugoslav rock band to release a record for the foreign market. In Yugoslavia the band enjoyed large mainstream popularity, being one of the most popular Yugoslav bands of the 1960s. The band's frontman Slobodan "Boba" Stefanović left Zlatni Dečaci in 1967, the group disbanding soon after. After his departure from the band, Stefanović would start a successful career as a pop singer and composer. History 1962-1967 The band was formed in 1962 by high school friends Slobodan "Boba" Stefanović (vocals), V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tako (band)
Tako ( sr-cyr, Тако, trans. ''That Way'') was a Yugoslav progressive rock band formed in Belgrade in 1974. They were one of the most prominent acts of the Yugoslav progressive rock scene. The band was formed by bass guitarist Dušan Ćućuz, keyboardist Đorđe Ilijin, guitarist and vocalist Sava Bojić and drummer Milan Lolić. In 1977 Bojić and Lolić were replaced by Miroslav Dukić and Slobodan Felekatović respectively. After the lineup change, the band gained large media attention and released their debut self-titled album in 1978. In 1980 the band released their second album, disbanding soon after. History 1974-1981 Tako was formed in 1974 by Dušan "Dule" Ćućuz (bass guitar), Đorđe Ilijin (keyboards), Sava Bojić (guitar, vocals) and Milan "Mića Žorž" Lolić (drums). Ćućuz was previously a member of the bands Vihori (''The Winds''), Džentlmeni and Plamenih 6, he was one of the original Opus members and in the first half of the 1970s he worked as sound engi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YU Grupa
YU Grupa (trans. '' YU Group'') is a Serbian (former Yugoslav) rock band. A pioneer in combining rock music with the elements of the traditional music of the Balkans, YU Grupa is credited with being the longest-lasting Serbian rock band. pressonline.rs; accessed 15 November 2016. Band history 1970–1981 YU Grupa was formed in the autumn of 1970 by brothers Dragi (, ) and |
Yugoslav Rock Scene
Popular music in Yugoslavia includes the pop and rock music of the former SFR Yugoslavia, including all their genres and subgenres. The scene included the constituent republics: SR Slovenia, SR Croatia, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SR Montenegro, SR Macedonia and SR Serbia and its subunits: SAP Vojvodina and SAP Kosovo. The pop and rock scene was a part of the general Music of Yugoslavia, which also included folk, classical music, jazz etc. Within Yugoslavia and internationally, the phrases ex-YU or ''ex-Yugoslav Pop and Rock'' both formally and informally generally to the SFRY period, though in some cases also to its successor the FR Yugoslavia including Serbia and Montenegro which existed until 2006 (such as the book title ''Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960 - 2006''). History The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was not an Eastern Bloc country, but a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement and as such, it was far more open to western influences compared to the other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PGP-RTB
PGP-RTB (abbreviation for sr, Produkcija gramofonskih ploča Radio televizije Beograd) was a major state-owned record label and chain record store in the former SFR Yugoslavia, based in Belgrade, Socialist Republic of Serbia. After the breakup of Yugoslavia, in 1993, the company changed its name to PGP-RTS (Produkcija Gramofonskih Ploča Radio-Televizije Srbije). History PGP-RTB was established in 1959, as the music production branch of the national Radio-Television Belgrade. After the breakup of Yugoslavia, in 1993, the company changed its name to PGP-RTS (''Produkcija Gramofonskih Ploča Radio-Televizije Srbije''), which is the music production branch of the national Radio Television of Serbia. Artists PGP-RTB is notable for signing numerous eminent former Yugoslav pop and rock, as well as folk acts. Some of the artists that have been signed to PGP-RTB include: *Alisa *Amajlija *Silvana Armenulić *Arsen Dedić * Atomsko Sklonište *Bajaga i Instruktori *Đorđe Balašev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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