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HOKR
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  Style    : Eclectic Prog 
  Format   : MP3
  Type     : TRACKS
  Bitrate  : 320 kbps
  Country  : Czech Republic

  URL      :http://music-by-request.newforum2u.com/

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     HOKR ( Eclectic Prog • Czech Republic ) 
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HOKR was formed in 1979 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, by Pavel Cermak (keyboards, vocals), his younger brother Petr Cermak (drums), who emigrated to USA in 1985, Vit Novak-Rosnecky (bass) 
and Petr 'Hadzi' Hrkal (bass). Vladimir Liska (vocals, lyrics) joined in 1980. During 1979-82 the members operated as the two simultaneous bands HOKR 1 and HOKR 2 and from 1986 to 1999 many 
personell changes happened until finally they disbanded in 1999.

Around 1981 HOKR attempted to get the required official permission for performing in public. However, the authorities refused to grant it due to the nonconforming musical style and lyrics. 
Nevertheless during 1979-1985 the band succeeded in organizing about 15 'unofficial' performances in and around Prague, mainly for friends and friends of friends. 
In 2002 most of the original members decided to make a studio recording of music composed by HOKR between 1979 and 1985 and produced the album 'Hokrova Vila' during two sessions in 2003/2004. 

HOKR has a unique style which is originated first of all by Vladimir Liska's native vocals and Pavel Cermak's dramatic keyboard work - recommended czech underground progressive rock.

HOKR members 1979 - 1999:
Pavel Cermak - keyboards, vocals (1979-99)
Petr Cermak - drums (1979-85)
Vit Novak-Rosnecky - bass (1979-82, HOKR 1)
Petr 'Hadzi' Hrkal - bass (1979-99, HOKR 2)
Vladimir Liska - vocals, lyrics (1980-84, HOKR 2)
Standa Zemlicka - violin (1982, HOKR 1)
Vojta Havel - cello (1982, HOKR 1)
Richard Slach - sax, guitar (1983-86)
Ladislav Jakl - vocals, drums (1985-99)
Jiri Bily - vocals
Vlado Kanuk - guitar, flute
Ivan Michal - drums


Hokrova Vila 2004 

Sulcu Porce (as Pocoloco) 2007