Beatings
years active: 1968 - 1972
forgotten juwel of Czech guitar rock. Originally influenced by british The Kinks, later influences of American West Coast bands like Hollies. In 1972 forced to change the name to Fontana. In 1976 one more change of name to Renesance. Lyrics writer Ivan Rossler was an important non-playing band member.
Members:
Jiri Brych (1968-1971) , vocal, drums
Jaroslav Pospisil (1968-1972) , vocal, guitars
Vratislav Zidlicky (1968-1972) , vocal, organ
Frantisek Donath (1968-1972) , vocal
Zdenek Stencl (1969-1972) , vocal, bass guitar
Petr Blazek (1971-1972) , vocal, drums
Discography:
SP / EP:
SIlence Is Golden / ... , Panton 1970 , 
Stastny den / Poustevnik ( Happy Day / Hermit ) , Panton 1970 , 
Dal ji rad mej / Sebrat se a jit ( Keep Loving Her / Cut One's Stick ) , Panton 1971
Nalada ruzova / ... ( Happy Mood / ... ) , Panton 1971
Hvezdny ples / ... ( All-Star Ball / ... ) , Panton 1972