Wohnout is a Czech

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band formed in

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in 1988. The group comprises guitarists/vocalists Matěj Homola and Jan Homola, bassist Jiří Zeman and drummer Zdeněk Steiner. Wohnout is among the most popular bands in the Czech Republic and released nine studio albums since formation.

History

Wohnout was formed in

in 1988, one year prior to the

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. The lineup consisted of brothers Matěj Homola and Jan Homola, both on guitars and vocals, along with a bassist and a drummer. In 1990, however, Wohnout disbanded.Official history on wohnout.cz
/ref> Brothers Homola reformed in 1995 with new bassist Jiří Zeman and a new drummer Zdeněk Steiner. Their first show was in 1996, and their debut album, ''Cundalla'', was recorded in 1998 and released in 1999 by Sony Music/Bonton. Wohnout's popularity started to rise after the release of 2001's ''Zlý Noty Na Večeři''. This album hinted their typical melodic rock style. The next album ''Pedro Se Vrací'' was released in 2002 and ''Rande s Panem Bendou'' in 2004. Wohnout became one of the main rock bands in Czech Republic, and went on several tours Czech Republic and music festivals in Europe. They also recorded music videos. In 2006 Wohnout released ''Polib si Dědu'' (special guest for the song "Činely" was Finnish band Waltari) and in 2007 was Ahoj Dědo Tour. In March 2009, the band released a new album ''Karton Veverek''.

Members

* Matěj Homola -

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* Jan Homola - lead & rhythm guitars, vocals * Jiří Zemánek -

bass guitar The bass guitar, electric bass or simply bass (), is the lowest-pitched member of the string family. It is a plucked string instrument similar in appearance and construction to an electric or an acoustic guitar, but with a longer neck and ...

* Zdeněk Steiner -

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Discography

;Studio albums * ''Cundalla'' (1999) * ''Zlý noty na večeři'' (2001) * ''Pedro se vrací'' (2002) * ''Rande s panem Bendou'' (2004) * ''Polib si Dědu'' (2006) * ''Karton Veverek'' (2009) * ''Našim klientům'' (2011) * ''Laskonky a kremrole'' (2014) * ''Miss maringotka'' (2018) * ''HUH!'' (2021) ;Compilations * ''Nevydáno'' (2005) (rare and unreleased songs)

Official web page

External links

Wohnout
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