Republic is a Hungarian rock band formed in Budapest in 1990. Their style is a mix of Western rock music and traditional Hungarian folk music. The band is popular in its native country and among Hungarian speaking minorities in other parts of the world.
Members The two founding members are László Bódi and László Attila Nagy. The two played together for a band called Cipőfűző (Hungarian for shoelaces). From this name, László Bódi acquired the nickname "Cipő", i.e. shoe. Cipő died in March 2013 at the age of 47. The most recent change in the band's composition was in 1991 when the original lead guitarist Imre Bali retired and was replaced by Tamás Patai.
While not formal members of the band, András "Bundás" Szabó (violin) and Gábor Halász (acoustic guitar, vocals) perform with the band during their live shows.
On albums, Republic frequently refers to itself ironically as "the worst group in Hungary″. The logo of the band is a stylised fish which from a certain angle resembles a human figure.
László Bódi died on 11 March 2013 of heart failure.
Current members László Attila Nagy - drums, percussion and backing vocals Tamás Patai – guitar and vocals Csaba Boros – bass guitar and vocals Gábor Halász – guitar and vocals
Former members László "Cipő" Bódi † – vocals and piano – 1990–2013 "Rece Apó" - Imre Bali – guitar – 1990–1991 László "Bigyó" Szilágyi – drums – 1990 Zoltán Tóth – guitar, piano and vocals – 1990–2013
Albums Year Album title translation 1990 Indul a mandula!!! The almond departs!!! 1991 Hoppá, Hoppá!!! Oops! Oops! 1992 Én vagyok a világ I am the world 1993 Hahó Öcsi!!! Hey buddy! 1994 Disco Disco 1995 A Cipő és a Lány - Amsterdam The Shoe and the Girl - Amsterdam 1995 Tüzet viszek I'm carrying fire 1995 Október 67 October 67 1996 Igen Yes 1997 Zászlók a szélben Flags in the wind 1998 Üzenet Message 1999 Az évtized dalai (3CD) Songs of the decade 1999 Boldogság.hu Happiness.hu 2000 Aranyalbum Golden album 2000 Só és cukor Salt and sugar 2001 A reklám után After the commercial 2002 Mennyi még, Béla? How much left, Béla? 2003 Aki hallja, adja át!!! Whoever hears it, pass it on! 2004 Mohikán Mohawk 2005 1 Magyarország 1 Mennyország 1 Hungary 1 Heaven 2006 Győri Kex Biscuit of Győr 2006 Kenyér vagy igazság Bread or truth 2007 Fényes utakon On shining roads 2008 Tiszta udvar, rendes ház Clean yard, tidy house 2009 Új Republic dalok New Republic Songs 2009 Aranyalbum 2. Golden Album 2. 2010 Köztársaság Republic 2010 20 éves ünnepi koncert 20 years celebration concert 2011 Miért, maga bohóc? Why, are you a clown? 2012 Bólints Tibi! Nod, Tibi! 2013 Klasszikusok Classics 2015 Rajzoljunk Álmokat! Let's draw Dreams! 2016 Koncert Budapest Park 2015. 09.19. Concert Budapest Park 2015. 09.19. 2017 Kimondom a neved I say your name 2019 Magyarazűrben Hungarian in space
References
External links (in Hungarian) lyrics of their songs (in Hungarian) concert picture gallery