Sedes is one of the oldest Polish punk rock bands, performing since 1980.

Members

*Młody -

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*Rudy –

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*Wojtek –

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History

The beginnings

Sedes was formed in 1980 in

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. The band started to gain popularity among the Wrocław independent scene and, on a preview called ''Musical Start'', they earned first prize. In 1982, they made their first appearance at the

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festival. In 1983, they were the only punk rock band to play at the festival's main stage. Sedes' line up changed in 1984. Kucharz left the band and was replaced by Celej, while Maju started to play bass guitar. The band continued to tour, including another performance at the Jarocin festival. In 1985, the band split up.

Reactivation

After many attempts to reactivate the band, Młody got the band back together in 1991 with a line up featuring Młody (

), Rudy (

), Para (

) and Wojtek (

). They appeared at Jarocin in 1992 and set off for a tour with Defekt Muzgó, giving over 50 concerts. They released their first album, ''Wszyscy pokutujemy'' on MC in 1992. The second record ''K… jego mać'' was released in 1993, and the first album was remastered for a CD release. Shortly thereafter, Para was dismissed from the band and Młody took over as bass player. Later in 1993, an album of live material was released and a year later ''Sraka praptaka''. In late 1995, Sedes set off for a tour with the band,

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. Since 1997 and the release of the album, ''Delirium'', the band has limited itself to concert performances. In 2004, a "Best of" album was released, entitled ''Lekcja Historii''.

Discography

* ''Wszyscy pokutujemy'' (1992) * ''Sedes Muzgó – live'' (1992, live split with Defekt Muzgó) * ''Live'' (1993, live) * ''K... jego mać'' (1994) * ''Sraka praptaka'' (1995) * ''Delirium'' (1997) * ''Lekcja Historii'' (2004, compilation)

References

Band's official site
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