Marko Brecelj

Marko Brecelj (born 30 April 1951 – 4 February 2022) was a Slovenian and Yugoslav musician, conceptual artist and activist. Known for his work with the avant-rock band Buldožer and as a solo artist, Brecelj was noted for his experimental and deconstructivist music, humorous and provocative performances and public actions, as well as eccentric public persona.

Brecelj first attracted the attention of the Yugoslav public in early 1970s, as the leader of the band Krik. His first solo album Cocktail, released in 1974, brought an unusual blend of avant-garde and schlager music. In 1975, Brecelj formed Buldožer with former members of the band Sedem Svetlobnih Let, the group gaining large attention of the Yugoslav public with their experimentation with different genres, satirical lyrics and provocative performances. Brecelj left Buldožer after recording three albums with the group, returning to his career of singer-songwriter, maintaining provocative and satirical style established during his stint with Buldožer, closely collaborating on his works with poet and musician Ivan "Feo" Volarič. As an activist, Brecelj expressed his stance on various social issues with a number of imaginative public actions in his home city of Koper and in former Yugoslav region.