Republic (band)
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at Miskolc March 15, 2008
Republic is a Hungarian rock band formed in Budapest in 1990. Their style is a mix of Western rock music and traditional Hungarian folk music. The band is popular in its native country and among Hungarian speaking minorities in other parts of the world.
Members[edit]
The two founding members are László Bódi and Lászlo Attila Nagy. The two played together for a band called Cipőfűző (Hungarian for shoelaces). From this name, László Bódi acquired the nickname "Cipő", i.e. shoe. Cipő died in March 2013 at the age of 47. The most recent change in the band's composition was in 1991 when the original lead guitarist Imre Bali retired and was replaced by Tamás Patai.
While not formal members of the band, András "Bundás" Szabó (violin) and Gábor Halász (acoustic guitar) perform with the band during their live shows.
On albums, Republic frequently refers to itself ironically as "the worst group in Hungary″. The logo of the band is a stylised fish which from a certain angle resembles a human figure.
László Bódi died on 11 March 2013 of heart failure.[1]
Current members[edit]
- László Attila Nagy - drums
- Tamás Patai – guitar
- Csaba Boros – bass guitar and vocals
- Gábor Halász – guitar and vocals
Former members[edit]
- László "Cipő" Bódi † – vocals and piano – 1990–2013
- "Rece Apó" - Imre Bali – guitar – 1990–1991
- László "Bigyó" Szilágyi – drums – 1990
- Zoltán Tóth – guitar, piano and vocals – 1990–2013
Albums[edit]
| Year | Album title | translation |
| 1990 | Indul a mandula!!! | The almond departs!!! |
| 1991 | Hoppá, Hoppá!!! | Oops! Oops! |
| 1992 | Én vagyok a világ | I am the world |
| 1993 | Hahó Öcsi!!! | Hey buddy! |
| 1994 | Disco | Disco |
| 1995 | A Cipő és a Lány - Amsterdam | The Shoe and the Girl - Amsterdam |
| 1995 | Tüzet viszek | I'm carrying fire |
| 1995 | Október 67 | October 67 |
| 1996 | Igen | Yes |
| 1997 | Zászlók a szélben | Flags in the wind |
| 1998 | Üzenet | Message |
| 1999 | Az évtized dalai (3CD) | Songs of the decade |
| 1999 | Boldogság.hu | Happiness.hu |
| 2000 | Aranyalbum | Golden album |
| 2000 | Só és cukor | Salt and sugar |
| 2001 | A reklám után | After the commercial |
| 2002 | Mennyi még, Béla? | How much left, Béla? |
| 2003 | Aki hallja, adja át!!! | Whoever hears it, pass it on! |
| 2004 | Mohikán | Mohawk |
| 2005 | 1 Magyarország 1 Mennyország | 1 Hungary 1 Heaven |
| 2006 | Győri Kex | Biscuit of Győr |
| 2006 | Kenyér vagy igazság | Bread or truth |
| 2007 | Fényes utakon | On shining roads |
| 2008 | Tiszta udvar, rendes ház | Clean yard, tidy house |
| 2009 | Új Republic dalok | New Republic Songs |
| 2009 | Aranyalbum 2. | Golden Album 2. |
| 2010 | Köztársaság | Republic |
| 2010 | 20 éves ünnepi koncert | 20 years celebration concert |
| 2011 | Miért, maga bohóc? | Why, are you a clown? |
| 2012 | Bólints Tibi! | Nod, Tibi! |
| 2013 | Klasszikusok | Classics |
| 2015 | Rajzoljunk Álmokat! | Let's draw Dreams! |
| 2016 | Koncert Budapest Park 2015. 09.19. | Concert Budapest Park 2015. 09.19. |
| 2017 | Kimondom a neved | I say your name |
| 2019 | Magyarazűrben | Hungarian in space |
References[edit]
- ^ "Meghalt Cipő". atv.hu (in Hungarian). 11 March 2013.
External links[edit]
| Authority control databases: Artists |
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