Wohnout
Encyclopedia
Wohnout is a Czech
rock band that formed in 1988 in Prague
. The band comprises guitarists and vocalists Matěj Homola and Jan Homola, drummer Zdeněk Steiner and bassist Jiří Zeman. Wohnout released six studio albums and is one if the major Czech rock bands.
in 1988, one year prior to the Velvet Revolution
. The lineup consisted of twin brothers Homola (both guitars and vocals), bassist and a drummer. Wohnout members were occupied with other activities and disbanded in 1990.
Brothers Homola were interested in making a band again and reformed in 1995 with new bassist
Zemánek and a new drummer Fenek. Their first show was in 1996, and their debut album, Cundalla, was recorded in 1998 and released in 1999 by Sony Music/Bonton. Wohnout's poularity started to raise after the release of 2001's Zlý Noty Na Večeři. This album hinted their typical melodic rock style.
The next album Pedro Se Vrací was released in 2002 and Rande s Panem Bendou in 2004. Wohnout became one of the main rock bands in Czech Republic, and went on several tours Czech Republic and music festivals in Europe. They also recorded music videos. In 2006 Wohnout released Polib si Dědu (special guest for the song "Činely" was Finnish band Waltari
) and in 2007 was Ahoj Dědo Tour. In March 2009, the band released a new album Karton Veverek. The album was released also online for free download. Downloaders can optionally donate per SMS
.
Compilations
Selected music videos
Czech Republic
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rock band that formed in 1988 in Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
. The band comprises guitarists and vocalists Matěj Homola and Jan Homola, drummer Zdeněk Steiner and bassist Jiří Zeman. Wohnout released six studio albums and is one if the major Czech rock bands.
History
Wohnout was formed in PraguePrague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
in 1988, one year prior to the Velvet Revolution
Velvet Revolution
The Velvet Revolution or Gentle Revolution was a non-violent revolution in Czechoslovakia that took place from November 17 – December 29, 1989...
. The lineup consisted of twin brothers Homola (both guitars and vocals), bassist and a drummer. Wohnout members were occupied with other activities and disbanded in 1990.
Brothers Homola were interested in making a band again and reformed in 1995 with new bassist
Zemánek and a new drummer Fenek. Their first show was in 1996, and their debut album, Cundalla, was recorded in 1998 and released in 1999 by Sony Music/Bonton. Wohnout's poularity started to raise after the release of 2001's Zlý Noty Na Večeři. This album hinted their typical melodic rock style.
The next album Pedro Se Vrací was released in 2002 and Rande s Panem Bendou in 2004. Wohnout became one of the main rock bands in Czech Republic, and went on several tours Czech Republic and music festivals in Europe. They also recorded music videos. In 2006 Wohnout released Polib si Dědu (special guest for the song "Činely" was Finnish band Waltari
Waltari
Waltari is a band from Finland, known for its diversity and combination of music styles, frequently combining alternative metal, progressive metal, death metal, hard rock, heavy metal, hip hop, industrial, pop, punk, rap, symphonic metal, techno and thrash metal.Most of the band's music is written...
) and in 2007 was Ahoj Dědo Tour. In March 2009, the band released a new album Karton Veverek. The album was released also online for free download. Downloaders can optionally donate per SMS
Short message service
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.
Members
- Matěj Homola - leadLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
& rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
s, vocals - Jan Homola - lead & rhythm guitars, vocals
- Zdeněk Steiner (a.k.a. Fenek; Arnošt Vrabec) - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Jiří Zeman (a.k.a. Zemánek; Omar Kvasnička) - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
Discography
Studio albums- Cundalla (1999)
- Zlý noty na večeři (2001)
- Pedro se vrací (2002)
- Rande s panem Bendou (2004)
- Polib si Dědu (2006)
- Karton Veverek (2009)
Compilations
- Nevydáno (2005) (rare and unreleased songs)
Selected music videos
- Bílá Vdova at YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
- Psí Píseň at YouTube
- Vrátnej at YouTube
- Rayda at YouTube
External links
- Wohnout official website