Ocho Macho is a Hungarian pop band formed in Kőszeg, Hungary in 2003 playing a unique mixture of reggae, ska, Latin, and punk musical genres, which they call "huppogás".Biography in Hungarian
The name was given by former bassist Attila Milos which is an incorrect Spanish expression for "eight males". In correct Spanish it would be "Ocho Machos".Biography in Hungarian
History The band was founded in 2003 by percussionist Krisztián Tompa with intentions to form a party band in the Western region of Hungary. He sought for other musicians in and around Szombathely to play covers of popular songs. The band soon decided to write compositions of their own. The first bassist of the band, Attila Milos came up with the name, referring to the number and gender of the members, although it is incorrect in Spanish.Official biography in Hungarian
After several changes in the line-up they started to establish and grow a significant fanbase in the westernmost counties of Hungary and the adjacent regions of Austria.http://cls.hu/2010/10/01/becsben-lepett-fel-az-ocho-macho/ in Hungarian
In the fall of 2007, they released a maxi CD with three songs, which was the precursor to their debut album "El mundo fantástico", released in 2008 by the band.Biography in Hungarian In 2009, CLS Music (previously CLS Records) reissued the album, this is considered their first official release.Official biography in Hungarian
After the album's release they started to perform frequently in Hungary and in Austria and by 2010 they became one of the most steady performers of festivals and different clubs. Austrian public radio, ORF and its Spanish affiliates put their songs in their playlist, which rarely happens to Hungarian bands.Biography No. 3 in Hungarian
In 2010, to honor the memory of world-famous legendary Hungarian footballer, Ferenc Puskás they released their second maxi single called "Pancho (Bum-Bum)". among others, they performed the title track which they performed in Madrid in the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid football club, where Puskás played in the later years of his career, and still remembered by Real Madrid fans.http://www.civishir.hu/szerintem/bereczki-csak-helga/ocho-macho/0725115006 in Hungarian
Members
Current members Áron Daróczi – trumpet Gergő Kirchknopf – lead vocals Dominik Jánny – drums and percussion Ákos Frolov – trombone Benjamin Wolford – keyboards Zsolt Derzsi – guitars Adrián Roland Takács – bass guitar Ya Ou – guitar, vocals
Former members Csaba Biegner – drums Helga Döme – vocals Gábor Drescher – trumpet Ákos Gyarmati – trombone György Horváth -bass guitar Ottó Kappel – bass guitar György Kovacsics – drums Attila Milos – bass guitar Gábor Pontyos – guitars Andor Csik - trumpet György Mersics - drums Mike Gotthard - guitar
Discography
Singles and Maxi singles Year Title Label2007Ocho Machonone2010Pancho (Bum Bum)CLS Music
Albums Year Title Label2008El mundo fantásticonone2009El mundo fantásticoCLS Music2011Online a VilágCLS Music
See also Hungarian pop
External links Ocho Macho's official website
References