Ivan Sekyra
| Ivan Sekyra | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1 October 1952 Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Died |
30 June 2012 (aged 59) Prague, Czech Republic |
| Occupation(s) | musician, songwriter, director, screenwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1970s-2012 |
| Associated acts | Abraxas, Projektil, Drakar |
Ivan Sekyra (1 October 1952, Prague, Czechoslovakia − 30 June 2012, Prague, Czech Republic) was a Czech rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, director and screenwriter. In childhood he learned to play the violin.[1] In 1978 he graduated from the Faculty of Mechanization Agriculture University in Prague.[2] In 1976 he co-founded group called Abraxas.[3] Later he was member of Projektil and Drakar. In 20054 he founded heavy metal band called Silent Garden.[4] He was also the composer of the hit song "Zahrada ticha".[5]
References
- ↑ "Zemřel kytarista skupiny Abraxas Ivan Sekyra". Novinky.cz. 2 July 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012. (Czech)
- ↑ "Životopis (biografie) / Informace:". fdb.cz. Retrieved 5 July 2012. Czech
- ↑ "ABRAXAS". Muzikus.cz. Retrieved 5 July 2012. Czech
- ↑ "DRAKAR". hardmusicbase.cz. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- ↑ "Projektil – Uvadlá Růže • Zahrada Ticha". Discogs.com. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
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