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Radu Almășan

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Radu Almăşan
Radu Almășan performing at Cinema Patria in Bucharest.
Radu Almășan performing at Cinema Patria in Bucharest.
Background information
Born (1980-11-10) November 10, 1980 (age 44)
Brașov, Romania
GenresPop rock, Latin rock, Alternative Rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Years active1999–present

Radu Almășan (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈradu alməˈʃan]) is a Romanian singer, most notable for his work in the band Bosquito,[1] which he has led as the primary vocalist since its inception in 1999.[2] He is also a founding member of the American alternative rock band Madame Hooligan.

Biography

Born in Brașov, Romania, Radu gained international notoriety with the success of Bosquito following the band's inception in 1999. After releasing four successful albums with the band, Radu moved to Los Angeles, formed his new band Madame Hooligan in 2007, and released their debut album in 2008.[3] In 2010, Radu Almășan staged a comeback with Bosquito in his native Romania, releasing several successful singles with the new lineup and releasing Babylon, the band's fifth album to date.

Discography

As Bosquito:

  • 2000: Bosquito
  • 2002: Sar scântei
  • 2003: Cocktail Molotov
  • 2004: Fărâme din soare
  • 2014: Babylon
  • 2019: Sus

As Madame Hooligan:

  • 2008: "Antiheroes"

References

  1. ^ http://www.libertatea.ro/detalii/articol/bosquito-cand-ingerii-pleaca-365442.html
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)