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Oceán began as a high school project in August 1985. The band originally featured Zdeněk Pavelec on guitar and Michaela Klimková on vocals before transforming into a synth-pop sensation.
Keyboardist Dušan Vozáry joined Oceán in 1987 to fundamentally alter their sonic identity. His arrival allowed the group to abandon guitars entirely and align with British influences like Erasure and Depeche Mode.
Oceán secured a spot supporting Erasure on their United Kingdom and Ireland tour from December 1989 to January 1990. This tour catapulted the Czech band into international recognition and validated their style.
Oceán recorded their debut album Dávná zem in March 1990 at the Opus Records studio in Bratislava. The album translates to Ancient land and was a commercial triumph that established the band as a major force in the region.
The original incarnation of Oceán disbanded in 1993 after launching the project Shalom in 1992. Shalom continued to exist even after the band ended and allowed the core trio to experiment with different themes.
Jitka Charvátová replaced the late Petr Muk when Oceán reunited in 2011. The new lineup included Jan Vozáry on drums and Petr Hons stepping into a full role as a guitarist and bassist.