Edda művek
| Edda Works (Művek) | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Miskolc, Hungary |
| Genres | Rock, blues rock |
| Years active | 1973–1978, 1978–1983, 1985–present |
| Labels | Pataky Management |
| Associated acts | Slamo and The No |
| Website | www.edda.hu |
| Members |
Attila Pataky Zsolt Gömöry István Alapi László Kicska Zoltán Hetényi |
| Past members |
István Slamovits Alfonz Barta Péter Kun László Zselenc Tibor Donászy Endre Csillag |
Edda Művek is a highly successful Hungarian rock band formed in 1973 under the name "Griff". The word "művek" (works) symbolizes the band originally starting its career in Miskolc, an industrial city dubbed "Steel City".
Edda's catchy, melodic rock tunes and touching ballads initially focused on social and emotional life of youth, love, anxiety and alienation. Themes later transitioned to other relevant issues: sexuality, spirituality, cultural heritage, national identity, the uncertainties and predicaments of contemporary Hungarian society amidst shifting political, social and economic landscapes . The band performs more than one hundred shows annually throughout Hungary and surrounding Hungarian communities in neighbouring countries. The energetic and inventive musicianship that EDDA are known for, is best reflected through live performances.
The band was formed in 1973 in Miskolc by Jozsef Halász. Halász was attending university at the time the city organized a large-scale, local rock festival. Inspired by the event, Halász formed his own rock group, recruiting friends as musicians. Initially performing under the name Griff, the band months later switched to Edda (taken from the title of books of prose and poetry of Old Norse mythologies). With regular performances at the campus club of the University of Miskolc, Edda’s popularity grew. To achieve a positive crowd response, the band’s set lists also featured international pop hits.
Due to the pursuit of academic studies, members often left resulting in frequent lineup changes within the band; an ongoing trend that would continue throughout the 1980s and '90s resulting in high turnover rate in membership. Lead vocalist, Zoltán Zsiga was replaced with Attila Fodor who was eventually succeeded by current band leader, Attila Pataky. Pataky was the only member whose intent to pursue music as a full-time career, aimed to vigorously elevate the band to a professional level. Jozsef Halász decided to relocate to the city of Zalaegerszeg, granting the rights to the name “Edda” to Pataky. (As band leader, Pataky would shortly rename the band form “Edda” to “Edda Művek”) Halász’s position on drums was temporarily filled by József Szepcsik who unexpectedly died from a severe illness in 1977 prompting Pataky to ask Halász to rejoin the group. Misfortune struck yet again as Halász, shortly after his return, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, eventually passing away in 1980.
1977 arrived and with the intent to shape Edda Művek into a prominent rock band, Pataky recruited accomplished musicians from around Miskolc, including a new song-writing partner and lead guitarist, Istvan Slamovits. They decided to conquer the Hungarian music scene, a feat that was extremely difficult for any musical act originating outside of Budapest during the 1970s.
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