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Omega was a Hungarian rock band formed in 1962, which has been described as the most successful Hungarian band in history. [1] They released more than 20 albums both in Hungarian and English. After several early personnel changes, their classic lineup came together in 1971 and was intact for more than forty years.
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Kóbor János (17 May 1943 – 6 December 2021) was a Hungarian singer. Nicknamed "Mecky," he is best known as the frontman of the rock band Omega. [1] [2] [3] He received both the Kossuth and Liszt Ferenc Awards for his contributions to Hungarian music.
In the 70s, however, the Russians cracked down on subversives in Hungary, and rock was a major target. The band Illés was banned from performing and recording, while Metró and Omega left. Some of the members of these bands formed a supergroup, Locomotiv GT, that quickly became very famous. The remaining members of Omega, meanwhile, succeeded ...
After Presser left the band (1971) he played again live with his bandmates on the Omega–LGT–Beatrice tour in 1980, at the 25 year anniversary concert in 1987, and later in 1994 and 1999. He also contributed to Omega's album titled Trans and Dance as songwriter for two songs, and as guest keyboardist. Locomotiv GT (1971–1984)
" Gyöngyhajú lány" ("The girl with pearly hair") is a song by Hungarian rock band Omega. It was written in 1968, composed in 1969, and released on their album 10 000 lépés. "Gyöngyhajú lány" was very popular in many countries, including West Germany, Great Britain, France, Poland, Romania, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria.
Patricio García (28 Oct 1977–present): Argentinian composer; former member of rock band Los Chicles (1995–2002), writes music for film. Laura Jane Grace (8 Nov 1980–present): American guitarist and vocalist of punk rock band Against Me! [17] Graham: English drummer; performs punk rock; former member of anarcho-punk band The Mob (1979–1983)
In 1973, the band wrote the music for the politicized theater production An Imaginary Report on an American Pop Festival. [1] This endeavor frustrated Frenreisz who left to form his own band Skorpió; he was replaced by Tamás Somló, another former member of Omega. [7] The band's third album Bummm! was released in 1973.