Kalandra, Petr
years active: 1963 - 1995

Singer and guitar player, an essential part of Czech folk-rock and blues scene of 1960s-1990s, known mostly as member of the band Marsyas. A part of his life spent with parents in the U.S.A. which influenced both his musical and personal way of life (beatnics). Singing rock'n'roll since his age of 13 with Karkulka. In 1968 singing in the streets together with Jaroslav Hutka. Co-founder of Marsyas in 1973. After Marsyas breakup in 1985 working as studio musician, recording two solo albums, also taking part in Jan Spaleny's ASPM sessions. Several temporary re-unoins of Marsyas and solo concert tours with former Marsyas members and guests (Nejezchleba, Skala, Charypar, Konrad), also with V. Merta and V. Misik as Cundrgrund. Performing till July 1995 when taken to hospital due to long term serious illness.

Discography:

Petr Kalandra a Blues Session ( Petr Kalandra & Blues Session ) , Monitor / Reflex Records 1993 ,

compilations / live recs.:

Petr Kalandra & ASPM 1982-1990 , Supraphon 2010 ,

SP / EP:

Spital u sv. Jakuba / Mezi brehy ( Spaleny, Jan ) , Supraphon 1983 ,

Jak jste se mely, me mile deti / To jsem ja , Supraphon 1985 ,

Sample:

Links:

  Cundrgrund (Kalandra-Merta-Misik)