Rokeri s Moravu
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Rokeri S Moravu
Rokeri s Moravu (Serbian Cyrillic: Рокери с Мораву, meaning Rockers from Morava ) was a Serbia
n band from the 1980s. Their music was an mix of Serbian folk substratum, with rock elements and the lyrics in folksy dialect of Šumadija
and Morava valley, mixed with numerous popular culture references. Their visual trademark were Serbian šajkača
caps, worn either with traditional dress and/or in crazy combinations with tuxedo
s, fur coats or A-shirts.
The band was formed in 1977 by Boris Bizetić, songwriter, occasional actor and singer and Branislav Anđelović, guitarist, songwriter and singer. They were later joined by Zvonko Milenković and Branko Janković. Branko Janković died in 1982 after a car accident during one of their tours. Rokeri recorded 19 albums between 1977 an 1991, when they split. The best-selling album was Krkenzi kikiriki from 1980. Their greatest hits include Turio Ljubiša pivo da se 'ladi, Ja Tarzan a ti Džejn, Stojadinka ovce šiša, Seks na eks. In 2005, 3 "best of" box sets of 2CDs each, titled Sabrana nedela (Collected misdeeds) was issued. A comeback album, "Projekat", was issued in 2007, recorded only by Bizetić and Zvonko Milenković.
Branislav Anđelović won a law-suit against Boris Bizetić in February 2006 over unautorized use of video and audio material in Sabrana nedela (Collected misdeeds).
Rokeri s Moravu (Serbian Cyrillic: Рокери с Мораву, meaning Rockers from Morava ) was a Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n band from the 1980s. Their music was an mix of Serbian folk substratum, with rock elements and the lyrics in folksy dialect of Šumadija
Šumadija
Šumadija is a geographical region in Serbia. The area is heavily covered with forests, hence the name...
and Morava valley, mixed with numerous popular culture references. Their visual trademark were Serbian šajkača
Šajkaca
The Šajkača is the Serbian national hat or cap.-History:The Šajkača originated in the 18th century. It was originally worn by the Serbian river fleet as a military headgear in the service of the Habsburg Empire around the Danube and Sava Rivers...
caps, worn either with traditional dress and/or in crazy combinations with tuxedo
Tuxedo
A tuxedo is a type of semi-formal dress for men.Tuxedo may also refer to:-Places:Canada* Tuxedo, Winnipeg, Manitoba, a city neighborhood** Tuxedo , a provincial electoral district in Manitoba...
s, fur coats or A-shirts.
The band was formed in 1977 by Boris Bizetić, songwriter, occasional actor and singer and Branislav Anđelović, guitarist, songwriter and singer. They were later joined by Zvonko Milenković and Branko Janković. Branko Janković died in 1982 after a car accident during one of their tours. Rokeri recorded 19 albums between 1977 an 1991, when they split. The best-selling album was Krkenzi kikiriki from 1980. Their greatest hits include Turio Ljubiša pivo da se 'ladi, Ja Tarzan a ti Džejn, Stojadinka ovce šiša, Seks na eks. In 2005, 3 "best of" box sets of 2CDs each, titled Sabrana nedela (Collected misdeeds) was issued. A comeback album, "Projekat", was issued in 2007, recorded only by Bizetić and Zvonko Milenković.
Branislav Anđelović won a law-suit against Boris Bizetić in February 2006 over unautorized use of video and audio material in Sabrana nedela (Collected misdeeds).
Lineup
- Boris Bizetić "Brka" (leader and songwriter, 1977–1991)
- Branislav Anđelović "Ćora" (manager, leader and songwriter 1977–1988)
- Zvonko Milenković "Sisoje" (1978–1991 died 2008)
- Branko Janković "Jankula" (1978–died 1982)