Ivan Sekyra | |
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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. In 1978 he graduated from the Faculty of Mechanization Agriculture University in Prague. In 1976 he co-founded group called Abraxas. Later he was member of Projektil and Drakar. In 20054 he founded heavy metal band called Silent Garden. He was also the composer of the hit song "Zahrada ticha".