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Crvena jabuka is a pop band from former Yugoslavia that originated in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, but has stationed in Zagreb, Croatia since the beginning of the Yugoslav Wars. In former Yugoslavia they were one of the most successful and productive bands ever. The group was, together with Bijelo dugme, Plavi orkestar, Dino Merlin, and Zabranjeno pušenje a prime example of the famous Sarajevo school of pop rock, but the origins of the band were closely related to the punk-oriented New Primitives movement.

Biography

The 80s

Crvena jabuka, which means "Red Apple", was founded in 1985. In the first row of the band was: Dražen Ričl (vocal, solo guitar), Zlatko Arslanagić (rhythm guitar, songwriting), Dražen Žerić (synthesizers, back vocals), Aljoša Buha (bass guitar), and Darko Jelčić (drums). Their self titled debut album is issued in 1986, and was an instant success. This had the first singles on it "Bježi Kišo s Prozora", "S Tvojih Usana", and "Dirlija". The band quickly gained popularity all over former Yugoslavia. On September 18, 1986 the band headed to Mostar for a promotional concert, and suffered a car accident, in which two of the members died - Drazen Ričl and Aljoša Buha.

To remember this tragic moment, a concert was done in Skenderija palace in Sarajevo in which musicians and bands from all generations performed. Crvena Jabuka would end with their work.

After that the band decided to record their next album since the material for it was already done. This album was called "Za Sve Ove Godine", and due to the band's request there were no ads or tour scheduled.

After this the band worked as a trio with Dražen Žeric-Žera on vocals and occasional keyboards, Zlatko Arslanagić and Darko Jelčić maintained their positions. Near the end of 1988 the band recorded their third studio album entitled "Sanjati". This by far would have to be the best selling album in all of Bosnia and Yugoslavia.

January of 1989 saw the release of yet another album called "Tamo Gdje Ljubav Počinje". Immediately after this release, a tour took place. The significant moment was at the Sports Arena in Zagreb where a double album was recorded live called "Uzmi me (Kad Hoćes Ti)".

The 90s

In 1991, the band released their fifth studio album. This album was titled "Nekako s Proljeća", and had the singles "Moje Najmilije", "Da Nije Ljubavi", and the title cut which has Kemal Monteno as a guest.

A tour was meant to happen, but it was never done. Why? There is a familiar reason, war in Bosnia and Croatia. After this album Zlatko Arslanagić leaves the band and goes to London to find his new settlement in Toronto. As for Darko and Žera, Darko did all sorts of things, and Žera opened his new Cafe in Sarajevo called "Broj Jedan" (Number One).

Before they took a quick detour in 1993 the band released an 18 hit compilation entitled "Ima nesto od Srca do Srca" After this was released, the band entered into a new chapter. In Spring of 1994, Žera and Darko flew to Zagreb to find Nikša Bratoš. Nikša Bratoš has been residing in Croatia ever since the start of the war. He was an instrumentalist as well as a programer. Nikša offered to join in the band and he would play guitar, synth, clarinet, violin, and mandolin. A few other band members were recruited as well. Krešimir Krestenac-Krešo (bass guitar), Mario Vukčević-Jimmy on guitar, and Danijel Lastric on keyboards. Also let's not forget the vocalists: Nikša, Fudo, Jana, and Darija.

So now with this new lineup, the band released their next album in 1996 called "U Tvojim Ocima". This album has two guests as well as various authors of songs including Saša Lošić of Plavi Orkestar. Immediately a tour went of all over including: Zagreb, Tuzla, Mostar, and Sarajevo.

In 1998, yet another studio album was released by title "Svjet je Lopta Šarena". This was another best selling album of the band. In that same year they recorded their next live album simply called "LIVE", and in 1999, Crvena Jabuka released an unplugged album called "Riznice Sjećanja".

2000 to Present Day

In 2000, the band went on a new chapter with their next studio album entitled Sve Sto Sanjam On this album the band had the hit singles "Ti si Ljepa", "Tvoga Srca Vrata", the title track, "Ni Zadnji ni Prvi", and another good hit "Niko nije lud da Spava".

In 2002, Crvena Jabuka returned with "Tvojim Zeljama Vodjen". After releasing this album, guitarist Zlatko Bebek, and keyboard player Danjel Lastric left the band. The replacements are Marko Bjelic on keyboards, and Damir Gnoz on guitar.

In 2005, Zera reformed the band. The result was "Oprosti Sto je Ljubavna Pjesma". With this album, the band started to lose its popularity. However, in 2005 on 24, April there was a concert to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary.

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilations

Members

Current Members

Past Members

1994-2000:

  • Danjel Lastric: Keyboard
  • Mario Vukcevic: Guitar
  • Zlatko Bebek: Guitar

1987-1991

  • Drazen Zeric: Vocals, Keyboards
  • Zlatko Arslanagic: Guitar and Song Writting
  • Saban Serberdia: Bass
  • Zlatko Voralevic: Keyboard

1985-1986

Trivia

See Also

New Primitives


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