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'''Józef Franciszek Skrzek''' (born 2 July 1948 in [[Siemianowice]], [[Silesia]]) is a Polish multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer, an important figure in [[Polish rock]].
'''Józef Franciszek Skrzek''' (born 2 July 1948, [[Siemianowice]], [[Silesia]], [[Poland]]) is a Polish multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer, an important figure in [[Polish rock]].


==Life==
==Life==
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In his early career, Skrzek was associated with the groups Ślężanie, Ametysty and [[Breakout (band)|Breakout]]. In 1971, he created the progressive-rock group [[SBB (band)|Silesian Blues Band]] (with Jerzy Piotrowski and [[Apostolis Anthimos]]) and also recorded for a time with [[Czesław Niemen]].
In his early career, Skrzek was associated with the groups Ślężanie, Ametysty and [[Breakout (band)|Breakout]]. In 1971, he created the progressive-rock group [[SBB (band)|Silesian Blues Band]] (with Jerzy Piotrowski and [[Apostolis Anthimos]]) and also recorded for a time with [[Czesław Niemen]].


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In 2012 together with [[Jarosław Pijarowski]] and his ([[:pl:Teatr Tworzenia]]) created the first Polish avantgarde oratorio "Terrarium"([[:pl:Terrarium – Live in Bydgoszcz]]).
In 2012 together with [[Jarosław Pijarowski]] and his ([[:pl:Teatr Tworzenia]]) created the first Polish avantgarde oratorio "Terrarium"([[:pl:Terrarium – Live in Bydgoszcz]]).


His younger brother, Jan Skrzek ([[:pl:Jan Skrzek]]), was also a notable Silesian musician.
His younger brother, {{ill|Jan Skrzek|pl}}, was also a notable Silesian musician.
[[File:JozefSkrzek20101121.jpg|thumb|250px|Performing at a benefit concert in Warszawa in November 2010]]
[[File:JozefSkrzek20101121.jpg|thumb|250px|Performing at a benefit concert in Warszawa in November 2010]]


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*{{YouTube|L6p41HBn2ic|Józef Skrzek plays Minimoog solo}}
*{{YouTube|L6p41HBn2ic|Józef Skrzek plays Minimoog solo}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140321060533/http://www.eastnews.pl/pictures/subject/id/01012496/section/news]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140321060533/http://www.eastnews.pl/pictures/subject/id/01012496/section/news]

==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Polish musicians]]
[[Category:Polish musicians]]
[[Category:Polish keyboardists]]
[[Category:Polish keyboardists]]
[[Category:Silesian culture]]
[[Category:Culture of Silesia]]
[[Category:People from Siemianowice Śląskie]]
[[Category:People from Siemianowice Śląskie]]

Latest revision as of 22:18, 5 March 2024

Józef Skrzek
Skrzek at a concert (2019)
Skrzek at a concert (2019)
Background information
Born (1948-07-02) 2 July 1948 (age 75)
Siemianowice, Poland
GenresContemporary classical, rock
Occupation(s)Singer, composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards, bass guitar, harmonica
Years active1971–present
Websitewww.skrzek.com

Józef Franciszek Skrzek (born 2 July 1948, Siemianowice, Silesia, Poland) is a Polish multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer, an important figure in Polish rock.

Life[edit]

In his early career, Skrzek was associated with the groups Ślężanie, Ametysty and Breakout. In 1971, he created the progressive-rock group Silesian Blues Band (with Jerzy Piotrowski and Apostolis Anthimos) and also recorded for a time with Czesław Niemen.

He performed with a number of artist and ad hoc created bands, but mostly involved himself with theater and church music, as well as movie soundtracks. He is well-noted for his live performances not only on conventional concerts but also in a variety of other venues (e.g., his improvisations on summer solstice nights in Silesian Planetarium). Currently, he is a friend of the elementary school in his hometown (elementary school number 13 in Michalkowice) where he often plays or sings.

In 2012 together with Jarosław Pijarowski and his (pl:Teatr Tworzenia) created the first Polish avantgarde oratorio "Terrarium"(pl:Terrarium – Live in Bydgoszcz).

His younger brother, Jan Skrzek [pl], was also a notable Silesian musician.

Performing at a benefit concert in Warszawa in November 2010

Discography[edit]

See also[edit]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "information about Katharsis". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
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