Gabor Hun Szakacsi | |
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Gabor Szakacsi on stage 2016
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Background information | |
Birth name | Gabor Gergely Szakacsi |
Born | Budapest, Hungary |
Genres | Punk rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar, vocal, bass |
Years active | 1990–present |
Labels | Rebellion, Sliver, Premier art records, Edge records, PIG Records |
Associated acts | Sledgeback, C.A.F.B., Brains |
Website | Sledgeback Gabi Hun |
Notable instruments | |
Soldano, Hohner, Ashdown |
Gábor Szakácsi (Gabi Hun) is a Hungarian-born American rock guitarist and music producer. Best known as the frontman of Seattle punk group Sledgeback. He fronted one of the most influential Hungarian punk bands of the 1990s C.A.F.B. and released 5 full-length albums with the band from 1993 to 2004. After leaving Hungary Hun started Sledgeback in 2004 and released several albums with the group.His distinct voice became the trademark of Sledgeback.
Hun rose to fame in Hungary and its surrounding areas with his band C.A.F.B. following the success of their 1997 album "Zanza" which launched the group into the country's mainstream. Despite its success the band was unable to work together due to Gabor Hun's drug related problems. He has left the country after the recording sessions of their 1999 album and formed Sledgeback years later in Seattle.
Gabor Hun uses
Hun known for using only 5 strings on the instrument (E.A.D.G.B with no E1).
He acquired US Citizenship in 2008 and lives in Seattle, with his California native wife Heidi whom he married in September 2004. He stated in an interview that he doesn't consume recreational drugs or alcoholic beverages.