Letteratura e arte ungherese, e altro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHBKDO6d-VA&feature=related

Omega is one of the most successful Hungarian rock bands. Formed in Budapest in September, 1962 by the winds player László BenkÅ‘ on organ and János Kóbor as a singer and rhythm guitarist, they initially performed covers of British and American rock songs, frequently changing the lineup of members. In 1967 Tamás Mihály came on bass, Gábor Presser joined on keyboards and began writing original music for the band (in 1968 György Molnár became a lead guitarist),contributing to the release of three LPs before leaving the band with József Laux, a drummer from 1962, to form Locomotiv GT. These first albums were heavily influenced by the music of The Beatles, but they also looked forward to the band's future more progressive, space-rock style. After Presser and Laux's departure, the band found a new drummer (Ferenc Debreceni came from group Neoton) and appointed BenkÅ‘ as the main keyboardsman, creating the current lineup, which has remained the same for over 30 years:

• János Kóbor ("Mecky"), lead vocals
• György Molnár ("Elefánt"), guitars
• László BenkÅ‘ ("Laci"), keyboards, vocals
• Tamás Mihály ("Misi"), bass, vocals
• Ferenc Debreceni ("Ciki"), drums