Czerwono-Czarni
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Czerwono-Czarni was one of the most popular rock band
s in the history of Polish popular music
, and one of the pioneers of Polish rock
and beat music
. Czerwono-Czarni was the first Polish rock band to last long enough to cut a record. It formed in 1960, and lasted until 1976.
on 22 June 1960 in Gdańsk
, first performed on 23 July that year, and operated until 1976. They were the first band to record a rock-n-roll (at the time called "big beat" in Poland, which was more politically acceptable than the term "rock-n-roll", which was seen as subversive by the communist authorities) record in Poland, in 1961, in Warsaw
, in the concert hall of the National Polish Philharmonic
, which at night served as a recording studio. The 1961 release was the group's first.
Original members included Zbigniew Garsen (Zbigniew Wilk), Marek Tarnowski, Andrzej Jordan and Michaj Burano. This changed shortly afterwards, and notable artists who preformed in the group included W. Bernolak (Polanie), Seweryn Krajewski
(Czerwone Gitary
), Zbigniew Podgajny (Niebiesko-Czarni
), Zbigniew Bizoń, Przemysław Gwoździowski, , Piotr Puławski, Ryszard Poznakowski, Henryk Zomerski, Tadeusz Mróz, Ryszard Gromek, Helena Majdaniec, Katarzyna Sobczyk
, Karin Stanek, Wojciech Gąssowski, Toni Keczer, Maciej Kossowski. Over 70 artists worked with the group during its 16-year history.
Their notable songs include: Trzynastego ("The Thirteenth"), O mnie się nie martw ("Don't Worry About Me"), Chłopiec z gitarą ("A Boy With A Guitar"), Jedziemy autostopem ("Hitchhiking") and Malowana lala ("Painted Doll").
The group received numerous awards in the National Festival of Polish Song in Opole
and Sopot Festival. On 13 April 1967 they performed as an opening act
for the Rolling Stones
in Warsaw
. Czerwono-Czarni performed at their 50th anniversary concert in 2010.
Rock Band
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s in the history of Polish popular music
Popular music
Popular music belongs to any of a number of musical genres "having wide appeal" and is typically distributed to large audiences through the music industry. It stands in contrast to both art music and traditional music, which are typically disseminated academically or orally to smaller, local...
, and one of the pioneers of Polish rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
and beat music
Beat music
Beat music, British beat, or Merseybeat is a pop and rock music genre that developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1960s. Beat music is a fusion of rock and roll, doo wop, skiffle, R&B and soul...
. Czerwono-Czarni was the first Polish rock band to last long enough to cut a record. It formed in 1960, and lasted until 1976.
History and influence
The Polish rock scene dates from 1959, when the short-lived Rhythm and Blues band debuted. Rhythm and Blues soon disbanded, but most of its members on the same day formed the Czerwono-Czarni group. Czerwono-Czarni was founded by Franciszek WalickiFranciszek Walicki
Franciszek Walicki is considered the father of Polish big beat and rock.In 1956 he and Leopold Tyrmand organized the first Jazz Festival in Sopot...
on 22 June 1960 in Gdańsk
Gdansk
Gdańsk is a Polish city on the Baltic coast, at the centre of the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area.The city lies on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay , in a conurbation with the city of Gdynia, spa town of Sopot, and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the...
, first performed on 23 July that year, and operated until 1976. They were the first band to record a rock-n-roll (at the time called "big beat" in Poland, which was more politically acceptable than the term "rock-n-roll", which was seen as subversive by the communist authorities) record in Poland, in 1961, in Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
, in the concert hall of the National Polish Philharmonic
Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
The Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra , one of Poland's premier musical institutions, was established in 1901 on the initiative of an assembly of Polish aristocrats and financiers, as well as musicians...
, which at night served as a recording studio. The 1961 release was the group's first.
Original members included Zbigniew Garsen (Zbigniew Wilk), Marek Tarnowski, Andrzej Jordan and Michaj Burano. This changed shortly afterwards, and notable artists who preformed in the group included W. Bernolak (Polanie), Seweryn Krajewski
Seweryn Krajewski
Seweryn Krajewski is a Polish singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the 1960s and 70s with the popular Polish band Czerwone Gitary...
(Czerwone Gitary
Czerwone Gitary
Czerwone Gitary is one of the most popular rock bands in the history of Polish popular music. The band formed in 1965 and achieved its greatest success from 1965 to 1970. Often considered the Polish equivalent of the Beatles, many of their hits are now classics in Poland...
), Zbigniew Podgajny (Niebiesko-Czarni
Niebiesko-Czarni
Niebiesko-Czarni were one of most popular Polish rock groups of the 1960s and early 1970s. Founded by Franciszek Walicki.Czesław Niemen played in the band for several years....
), Zbigniew Bizoń, Przemysław Gwoździowski, , Piotr Puławski, Ryszard Poznakowski, Henryk Zomerski, Tadeusz Mróz, Ryszard Gromek, Helena Majdaniec, Katarzyna Sobczyk
Katarzyna Sobczyk
Katarzyna Sobczyk was a Polish singer. she was born as Kazimiera Sawicka in Tyczyn, Poland. From 1964-72 she was a member of the band Czerwono-Czarni....
, Karin Stanek, Wojciech Gąssowski, Toni Keczer, Maciej Kossowski. Over 70 artists worked with the group during its 16-year history.
Their notable songs include: Trzynastego ("The Thirteenth"), O mnie się nie martw ("Don't Worry About Me"), Chłopiec z gitarą ("A Boy With A Guitar"), Jedziemy autostopem ("Hitchhiking") and Malowana lala ("Painted Doll").
The group received numerous awards in the National Festival of Polish Song in Opole
National Festival of Polish Song in Opole
National Festival of Polish Song in Opole is a yearly music festival in Opole, Poland. Together with Sopot Festival it is the most important music festival in Poland. Opole Festival is meant as a summary of yearly season of achievements of Polish song writers and performers...
and Sopot Festival. On 13 April 1967 they performed as an opening act
Opening act
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for the Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
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in Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
. Czerwono-Czarni performed at their 50th anniversary concert in 2010.
Discography
- 1961 – Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Pronit N-0169)
- 1962 – Karin Stanek, Czerwono-Czarni (SP, Muza SP-323)
- 1962 – Czerwono-Czarni: The twist (EP, Muza N-0198)
- 1963 – Helena Majdaniec, Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Muza N-0237)
- 1963 – Michaj Burano, Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Pronit N-0238)
- 1963 – Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Muza N-0236)
- 1963 – Karin Stanek, Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Pronit N-0257)
- 1963 – Karin Stanek, Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Pronit N-0289)
- 1964 – Maciej Kossowski,Czerwono – Czarni (EP, Pronit, N 0302)
- 1964 – Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Muza N-0304)
- 1965 – Katarzyna Sobczyk, Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Muza N-0383)
- 1966 – Czerwono-Czarni (SP, Pronit SP-170)
- 1966 – Katarzyna Sobczyk, Czerwono-Czarni (SP, Pronit SP-169)
- 1966 – Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Pronit N-0447)
- 1966 – Czerwono-Czarni (LP, CMuza SXL-0352)
- 1967 – Toni Keczer, Czerwono-Czarni (SP, Pronit SP-179)
- 1967 – Toni Keczer, Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Muza N-0469)
- 1967 – Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Muza N-0470)
- 1967 – 17.000.000 (LP, Muza SXL-0458)
- 1968 – Katarzyna Sobczyk, Czerwono-Czarni (SP, Pronit SP-234)
- 1968 – Czerwono-Czarni: Katarzyna Gaertner – Pan przyjacielem moim – msza beatowa (LP, Muza SXL-0475)
- 1968 – Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Muza N-0526)
- 1968 – Czerwono-Czarni: Zakochani są sami na świecie (LP, Pronit XL-0491)
- 1970 – Jacek Lech, Czerwono-Czarni (EP, Muza N-0618)
- 1984 – Czerwono-Czarni: Czerwono-Czarni – Z archiwum polskiego beatu vol. 1 (LP, Muza SX-2198; reedycja płyty XL0352)
- 1984 – Czerwono-Czarni: 17.000.000. – Z archiwum polskiego beatu vol. 2 (LP, Muza SX-2199)