Omega (band)

Omega
The classic lineup of Omega in 1976 (L-R: Ferenc Debreczeni, János Kóbor, László Benkő, Tamás Mihály, György Molnár)
Background information
OriginBudapest, Hungary
Genres
Years active
  • 1962–1987
  • 1994–2021
Labels
SpinoffsLocomotiv GT
Past members
  • Győző Bánkúti
  • László Benkő
  • Ferenc Debreczeni
  • János Kóbor
  • Tamás Künsztler
  • Péter Láng
  • György Molnár
  • Ferenc Tornóczky
  • István Varsányi
  • András Kovacsics
  • László Harmat
  • József Laux
  • Tamás Somló
  • Mária Wittek
  • Gábor Presser
  • Tamás Mihály

Omega were a Hungarian rock band formed in 1962, which has been described as the most successful Hungarian band in history. They released more than 20 albums both in Hungarian and English, and one in German. After several early personnel changes, their classic lineup came together in 1971 and was intact for more than forty years. Singer János Kóbor was with the band continuously from 1962 until his death in 2021; keyboardist/singer László Benkő was present from 1962 until his death in 2020. Guitarist György Molnár and bassist Tamás Mihály joined in 1967, and drummer Ferenc Debreczeni joined in 1971. The band won several prestigious awards for their contributions to Hungarian culture.

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