Karthago (band)
Karthago is a Hungarian rock band, one of the most popular during the eighties, playing American-style west coast rock.
Disambiguation with the early 70s German band Karthago
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 Csarnok, Budapest 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 - keyboards, vocals
- Zoltán 'Zéró' Kiss - bass, vocals,
- Ferenc Szigeti - bandleader, guitars, vocals,
- Miklós Kocsándi - drums, vocals
- Tamás Takáts - vocals, front member, harmonica, drums
Discography
Karthago 1...2...3...Start! - Popmajális Ezredforduló Requiem Senki földjén Oriental Dream Aranyalbum Best of Karthago Haminyó anyó A Karthago él ValóságRock Időtörés 30 éves Jubileumi Óriáskoncert- ''Együtt 40 éve!!!''