What kind of band is Oceán?
Oceán is a Czech musical group that plays synth-pop and new wave. The band was originally influenced by the British duo Erasure and by Depeche Mode.
Questions about Oceán
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When was Oceán formed and when did it break up?
Oceán was founded in August 1985 and broke up in 1993. The band reunited in 2011 with a new lineup.
Who were the members of Oceán's best-known lineup?
Oceán's best-known incarnation featured Petr Muk on vocals, Petr Kučera on keyboards, Jan Vozáry on drums, and Dušan Vozáry on second keyboards.
Did Oceán ever tour with Erasure?
Yes. From December 1989 to January 1990, Oceán supported Erasure on their UK and Ireland tour, which proved a success for the Czech band.
What were Oceán's first two studio albums?
Oceán recorded its debut album Dávná zem, meaning Ancient land, in March 1990 at the Opus Records studio in Bratislava. The follow-up, Pyramida snů, meaning Pyramid of dreams, came the next year.
Who replaced Petr Muk in Oceán after the 2011 reunion?
When Oceán reunited in 2011, the late Petr Muk was replaced by vocalist Jitka Charvátová. The reformed band later released Ve smíru in 2016 and Femme Fatale in 2018.