Karthago (band)
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Karthago is a Hungarian rock band, one of the most popular during the eighties, playing American-style west coast rock.
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in 1990, followed by two others in 1997 and 2000. The band then started a 15-stop tour in 2003, culminating in their first new album after 19 years. They have been active since then, performing often all around Hungary.
Band history
The band was founded in 1979 by Ferenc Szigeti, releasing their self-titled debut album in 1981, which sold 178.000 copies and established the band's fame. After winning an international contest in Austria, they got a two-record deal for Western Europe. They toured Austria, East Germany and other Soviet Bloc countries. The band broke up in 1985 but in they reunited for a concert at Petőfi CsarnokPetőfi Csarnok
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in 1990, followed by two others in 1997 and 2000. The band then started a 15-stop tour in 2003, culminating in their first new album after 19 years. They have been active since then, performing often all around Hungary.
Members
- Attila Gidófalvy - vocals, keyboard
- Zoltán 'Zéró' Kiss - vocals, bass
- Ferenc Szigeti - front member, vocals, solo
- Miklós Kocsándi - vocals, drums
- Tamás Takáts - vocals, harmonica, drums
Discography
- Karthago (1981)
- 1...2...3...Start! - Popmajális (concert recording) (1982)
- Ezredforduló (1982)
- Requiem (English) (1983)
- Senki földjén (1984)
- Oriental Dream (English) (1985)
- Aranyalbum (selection) (1990)
- Best of Karthago (selection) (1993)
- Haminyó anyó (EP) (1997)
- A Karthago él (concert recording) (1997)
- ValóságRock (2004)
- Időtörés (2009)
Sources
External links
- karthagoband.com - Official home page