Dado Topić
Dragonfly & Dado Topić perform at Eurovision Song Contest 2007
Background information
Birth name	Adolf Topić
Born	(1949-09-04) September 4, 1949 (age 62) Nova Gradiška, SR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia
Origin	Croatia
Genres	Rock
Occupations	Singer
Years active	1969–present
Website	www.dadotopic.com

Adolf "Dado" Topić (born September 4, 1949 in a village near Nova Gradiška, Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia) is a singer who sang the entry from Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 together with the band Dragonfly. He is one of the most popular rock musicians of Croatia and the former Yugoslavia. He was the lead singer of Time, a 1970s progressive rock band. From 1970 to late 1971, he was also the lead singer of the popular prog-rock band Korni Grupa (also known as The Kornelyans).

Topić has performed at Etnofest Neum twice: in 1997 with "Na te mislim" and in 2008 with "Nema prodaje".^[1]

Discography[link]

• 1975 - Time
• 1976 - Time 2
• 1979 - Neosedlani
• 1980 - Šaputanje na jastuku
• 2001 - Otok u moru tisine
• 2004 - Apsolutno sve
• 2007 - Ultimate collection
• 2009 - Live in Kerempuh

References[link]

External links[link]

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• Official website

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Severina with Moja štikla	Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest (with Dragonfly) 2007	Succeeded by Kraljevi ulice & 75 Cents with Romanca
Preceded by Saša Vasić	Music Festival Budva winner (tied with Saša Matić) 2003	Succeeded by Marija Šerifović
Preceded by Nina Petković	Pjesma Mediterana winner (with Slađana Milošević) 2010	Succeeded by TBD
Preceded by Kaliopi & Naum Peterski	Sunčane Skale winner (with Anita Popović) 2010	Succeeded by Qpid

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• Dado (architecture), an architectural term
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• Dado (painter), a Yugoslav-born painter
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• Dado, nickname of Israeli Lt. Gen. David Elazar
• Saint Ouen, also known as Dado
• Dado Pršo, Croatian football player
• Dado, a 10th-century Bishop of Verdun
• Dado, Afghanistan, the district center of Zana Khan district in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan
• Dado (band), an Uzbek pop-band
• Firehiwot Dado (b. 1984), an Ethiopian long-distance runner
• Dados, the fictional androids from The Pendragon Adventure.

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Aleksandra Slađana Milošević Hagadone (Serbian Cyrillic: Александра Слађана Милошевић; born 1956, in Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia), better known as Slađana Milošević, pronounced [slǎdʑana milǒːʃeʋitɕ], is a Serbian singer-songwriter, composer, record producer and writer. She was one of the lead New Wave singers in 1980s in former Yugoslavia.

Career[link]

Early career[link]

Slađana Milošević was born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Her talent for music became very apparent at the early age, so she started education in classical music at the age of five, playing piano.^[1] Few years later, her interest turned to studying violin. At the age of twelve she became a singer and a bass-guitarist in a rock and roll school band, though she had not given up violin playing.^[1] She recorded a first single at the age of fifteen, playing violin and singing Indian influenced music with a group “Ganesha”.^[1]

1971—1977: Music groups[link]

From then on, her interests had shifted towards various artistic expressions such as acting, playing music and dancing in the fringe theatres and experimental movies.^[1] She acted in Belgrade’s Ex Art Theatre, Atelje 212 Theatre and in Academic Kino Club Krsmanović.^[1] As a violinist, a member of Radio Television Belgrade Orchestra, her career continued doing studio work.^[1] Nevertheless, playing in a big orchestra appeared to be an obstacle for a further creative development, so she decided to proceed as a soloist.^[1]

As a singer, she had won her first prize at “Maglaj Youth Festival” in 1974.^[1] In 1976, she toured the Soviet Union as a soloist in Sasha Subota Orchestra, where she had recorded a Compilation of World Hits LP and a single "Mikado" for Soviet label Melodiya.^[1] Besides extensive touring with hundreds of concerts performed throughout former Soviet Union, she took part in numerous TV shows. One of the highlights was her interpretation of Marina Cvetaeva’s poem “I Like When You Are Yearning for Me”, sung in Russian on Moscow TV, in a special birthday greeting for Soviet Union’s President Leonid Brezhnev.^[1]

1977—1987: Successful solo artist[link]

Being in constant discordance with restrictive regime and the media, despite all the efforts, she could not release a solo record in her homeland Yugoslavia for many years. Thus, she invests her funds and finally manages to produce and release the first single in 1977. Unexpectedly, it had achieved an immediate success hitting #1 on the charts. Milošević's provocative first song “Au, Au” caused controversial reactions.^[1] However, her creative potential, persistence and consistence of ideas had won over. She stimulated and influenced younger musicians and other less courageous, to follow her path.^[1]

From then on, every song she had released hit the top of the charts: “Au, Au” (1977), “Simpatija” (1978),^[2] “Sexy dama” (1978),^[3] then “Amsterdam”, and “Očigledno nije mi svejedno”, off of an Gorim od želje da ubijem noć LP (1979).^[1] Milošević’s fame spread throughout the entire region and the surrounding countries. At midnight, Hungarian audience celebrated with Alexandra an arrival of the New Year 1979, through her one hour performance on National TV, Budapest.^[1]

In 1982, as a Special guest, she embarked with her band on a national Yugoslav tour with English rockabilly legends Matchbox.^[1] In 1983, she started a band “Neutral Design” in Munich, Germany and released a self-titled album.^[1] Musicians who took part in this project collaborated with stars and bands known worldwide such as: Santana, Nina Hagen Band, etc.^[1] Songs off of this LP were broadcast and sold in West Germany, Sweden, Yugoslavia and other European countries. A single “Das Licht von Kairo / Miki, Miki” released in Yugoslavia, became a mega hit.^[1]

At Opatija Festival 1984 Milošević won a “Special Award for Interpretation” for the composition “Samsara”.^[1] Another great success followed, with maxi-single “Princeza”, a duet with Dado Topić, which premiered at the Jugovizija 1984.^[1] In the summer of that year, Alexandra filmed a 24 minutes animated show “The Girl in a World of Chips”, for Bosnian TV, Sarajevo.^[1] The show was awarded a Plaquette at the international Montreux TV Festival.^[1] It also took “The Best Yugoslav TV Show of the Year” award on national “Struga TV Competition”.^[1]

Milošević had continued cooperation with her colleagues abroad and moved to London to work with the likes of Alan Darby, Russell Bell and Peter Godwin (David Bowie's songwriter).^[1] She also did music for commercials for BBC1 Advertising Department.^[1] As a composer and arranger she contributed in the making of Alan Darby's LP, released in Great Britain in 1985, on CBS Records.^[1]

She took part in the “U.S.E. Project” (United States of Europe, song performed by Alan Darby, author Midge Ure of Ultravox), recorded in Stevie Wonder’s studios in Paris where she took a role of a vocal producer assistant.^[1] In 1985, composition “Princess” was awarded a “Grand Prize” at Mesam Festival, Belgrade, winning “Song of the Year” title.^[1]

She supported organization of Yugoslav Live Aid (International movement for hunger relief in Africa, originated by Bob Geldoff) and took part in a song dedicated to the cause, titled “Za milion godina” (1986).^[1] Next success, composition “Fantastično putovanje”, was performed on Mesam Festival 1986.^[4] Soon after, Italian National Television with producer Gian Luigi Morgia, filmed her 20 minutes show for RAI2 TV channel.^[1]

1988—1990: Yugoslav icon of 1980s[link]

In 1988, Milošević did a successful remake of a song “Dolazi zima” at the author’s (Dušan Mihajlović) request.^[1]

Album Aleksandra Slađana Milošević & Darko Kraljić with mellow jazz ballads, (an exception to her rock style), was recorded in 1987. That same year, a song off of the album “Bez nade” won “Grand Prize” at Mesam Festival.^[1]

During her career, she performed title songs for several movies: Crazy Years, National Class and for few documentary movies.^[1] Frequently she had been a guest vocalist and a guitarist on other musician’s albums such as: Dado Topić, Leb i Sol, Goran Milošević (Slađana's brother, singer of Generacija 5), Nityananda, YU grupa and others.^[1]

She took part in numerous humanitarian projects. She was the originator and the executive producer of the Charity Festival “United Yu-Rock Forces”, organized for the benefit of paraplegics in Belgrade in 1988.^[1] Belgrade Paraplegic Organization nominated her an “Honorable Member” for the support she had given to the cause.^[1]

Thus far, doing concerts she had moved through hundreds of cities in the Soviet Union, from the polar region of Murmansk to the south of the island of Crimea. From Niagara Falls through Chicago, Cleveland, Mississippi, New York City to Los Angeles and many other cities in the USA, West Germany, Hungary, Greece, China, Canada and the entire former Yugoslavia.^[1]

In 1988, she joined the group of young classical composers from Belgrade Conservatorium recording and performing new classical artistic music.^[1] In 1989, composition “Toccata” by Igor Gostusky with Milošević’s vocal interpretation, had won two first prizes at the Experimental Classical Music Contest in Opatija and Munich.^[1] That same year, Slađana Milošević was invited to take part in the Invitational Contest of International Friendly Cities Singers Meeting in Beijing, China.^[1] She had won a "Special Honorary Award" for an overall two-part competition that included interpretation of a traditional Chinese song and her original music. In a free form competition she had won a “Silver Cup Award”. Since she was so well received by Chinese audience, for whom this was one of the first encounters with western music, she was invited to perform in various concert-venues and television shows.^[1]

The success of the first tour in China resulted in yet another invitation in 1989, when she performed a number of concerts and TV shows including a concert at the famous Pierre Cardin’s Maxim's.^[1] Chinese “Hundred Flowers Records” signed and compiled Milošević’s hit songs for their market in 1989.^[1] Upon returning to Europe she co hosted a TV periodical titled “Cultural Bridge Beijing-Belgrade”, produced by TV Belgrade. Further on, she continued to contribute in maintaining and developing cultural relations between China and Yugoslavia.^[1]

In 1989, she joined Baby Sister, headlining band on Sunset strip rock club scene in Los Angeles, California. A contract with a legendary American manager Richard Papasian and his management company Artists at Work was soon signed.^[1] After completing short tours in Yugoslavia and Switzerland she worked on a new demo-material in London.^[1]

1990—1999[link]

In 1990, she continued working on her album with American recording and production team in Los Angeles that included major American celebrities, such as Guns'n'Roses`s songwriter West Arkeen, Lary Wilkens, Jeff Buckley, Derek Davies, John Buxter with whom she did music for a Canadian CD-ROM production company.^[1] In the meanwhile she worked on improving her guitar skills, studying with Hollywood’s MIT reputable instructors: Scott Henderson, Bruce Bouillet, Scott Van Zen, James Hagadone and others. During that time she appeared on American TV shows and live scene.^[1]

Besides furthering her musical career, she enrolled in a Business school and specialized in the investment field, becoming a stockbroker.^[1] In this position she worked in film industry (Renegade Film Productions), digital communications (Digital Communications Inc.), interactive multimedia industry and projects in developing new computer technologies.^[1] After connecting with Tania Delic's International Trust Peace Fund, which enabled continuation of her musical endeavors, she visited Yugoslavia in 1995.^[1]

She recorded five new songs among which “Times are Changing” a collaboration with American author Derek Davis.^[1] She scripted and directed an animated video clip for “Times are Changing” in 1995. The following 1996, she and her brother Goran Milošević, recorded a duet “One must forgive” (also released on Goran’s album). Milošević continued appearing in numerous TV shows and live performances in Yugoslavia and Europe.^[1]

In 1997, she started working on a material for the new album. During that period she visited China twice, where in Beijing she had directed a video clip for a title song “Harmony” for the album soon to be released.^[1] A video was a symbolic tale of man’s discordance with nature, which poses a treat to his existence. In spring of 1998, CD Harmony - Compilation of Ballads vol. 1 was promoted in the artificial garden of Eden, Aleksandra designed for that purpose.^[1]

When Serbia and Belgrade were bombed by NATO in spring of 1999, Aleksandra and her brother recorded and shot a video clip for “No More Tears”, a song they wrote together.^[1] It was an emotional call against violence and the sadness it consequently causes. Finnish singer Janne Hurme recorded this song for the Finnish market, where it reached a considerable success.^[1]

The first video clip off of the album Animal Tested soon to be released, Alexandra scripted and directed in December 1999.^[1] It was a controversial “Legalize Freedom”, which was, due to the rules of the repressive political regime, immediately banned on almost all TV stations in Yugoslavia.^[1]

2000—2003[link]

On January 13, 2000, Serbian (Julian) New Year celebration day, Milošević delivered the award to the “Most Resisting Media Reporter”, political prisoner at the time. The celebration - protest was organized by “Otpor” (Yugoslav Youth Resistance) at the main Belgrade’s town square.^[1] During the protests against the authoritarian political regime of, at the time Yugoslav President Slobodan Milošević, Slađana Milošević took an active role.^[1]

Later that year, over 100 000 people were present on Belgrade's Republic Square during the Democratic Opposition gatherings organized by NGO G17+, when Slađana took stage to play a set with her band. She joined the efforts of the people of Serbia in their strife for freedom and request for the new government.^[1] She also took part in “Vreme je” (The Time has Come) project conceptualized by ANEM (Association of Independent Media) and G17+. She sang and played the song in support of the awakening of the democratic awareness in Serbia and the first free elections. She had played concerts on public squares during the entire democratic campaign and spoke on the media in favor of it. After speaking at a Press Conference in Belgrade’s Media Center in July 2000 with Mlađan Dinkić, one of G17+ leaders (former Treasurer in Đinđić’s Government, current Minister of Economy of Serbia), she was arrested in her residence.^[1] There was neither explanation nor there were any charges brought up. After questioning, she was let free. Voice of America soon reported about this harassment, which has continued for Milošević for some time.^[1]

In the year 2000, Slađana’s album Animal Tested got released in Great Britain for Wastelands Unlimited Record Label. She commented: “This album of mine is created to challenge stupidity and backwardness, and is a voice against all-out manipulation.”^[1] The second clip off of the album, “My Cross is Bleeding”, was also self written and directed in summer 2000.

Due to her efforts in bringing new solutions to the disorganized music industry, Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia appointed Aleksandra Slađana Milošević a “Coordinator of the Reform of Music Industry in Yugoslavia” in March 2001.^[1] RTS Radio “Program 202” produced 8 episodes of a one hour weekly radio show she wrote and hosted, titled “Animal Tested”. Her first literary achievement (with co-author Dr. Jasmina Malešević) Adam Don't Get Mad, was published and released by “Draslar Partner”, on 4 September 2001.^[1]

As a director and a screenwriter, Aleksandra promoted the book, putting up an outdoor theatrical performance in Belgrade’s Knez Mihailova Street.^[1] One of the critic’s highlights of the book Adam Don't Get Mad is the commentary made by one of the world most famous living authors Paulo Coelho: “When I first met Alexandra in ‘97, I was struck by the boldness and originality of her self-expression. Then I spoke to her and quickly noticed her acumen and sharp wit. Over the years we've kept in touch. I've learned that Alexandra is not only a versatile and eclectic person, but a highly resourceful individual as well. She has something that I've always admired in people: a heart to dream and courage to make her dreams come true. I hope that this book will just be the beginning of a long and rewarding writing career”.^[1]

In the year 2002, her record label PGP RTS, released the greatest hits compilation Metamorfoza, a triple CD box set. The compilation was to celebrate her 25 Years Jubilee. Slađana also shot Metamorphosis, one hour TV show, for the national TV RTS.^[1]

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

1. Gorim od želje da ubijem noć (PGP-RTB, 1979)^[5]
2. Neutral design (Jugoton, 1983)^[6]
3. Alexandra Slađana Milošević & Darko Kraljić, with Darko Kraljić (PGP-RTB, 1988)^[7]
4. Slađana+Dado, with Dado Topić (PGP-RTB, 1989)^[8]
5. Animal Tested (Wastelands Unlimited, 2000)^[9]

Compilation albums[link]

1. Alexandra S. M. Compilation (Hundred Flowers Records, China, 1988)^[10]
2. Harmony (PGP-RTS, 1998)^[11]
3. Metamorfoza Vol.1 (PGP-RTS, 2002)^[12]
4. Metamorfoza Vol.2 (PGP-RTS, 2002)^[13]
5. Metamorfoza Vol.3 (PGP-RTS, 2002)^[14]

See also[link]

• YU Rock misija
• Serbian rock

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official Website
• Slađana Milošević at MySpace

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Nina Petković	Pjesma Mediterana winner (with Dado Topić) 2010	Succeeded by TBD

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Parni valjak
Background information
Origin	Zagreb, Croatia
Genres	Rock Pop Reggae
Years active	1975. - 2005. 2009 - present
Labels	PGP RTB CBS Records Suzy Jugoton Croatia Records Orfej Esnaf Master Music PGP RTS

Parni valjak ("Steamroller") 1975 is a Croatian and former Yugoslav rock band. They were one of the top acts of the former Yugoslav Rock scene, and currently one of the top rock-and-roll bands in Croatia.

Biography[link]

Parni valjak was founded in 1975. Unlike many rock bands that would come later, their style was becoming more mainstream, becoming closer to pop, especially compared with the bands like Prljavo kazalište or Film.

As years went by, their refusal to change style proved to be the important factor in the band's longevity. They kept a loyal following in 1980s and in 1990s, refusing to allow elements of folk and turbo folk music to become part of their repertoire. Because of that the band enjoys great respect among many Croatian rock critics, being seen as the embodiment of "true" rock and urban culture and many of their songs are considered evergreens in the former Yugoslavia like "Sve još miriše na nju", "Jesen u meni", "Ugasi me" and "Zastave". Parni valjak kept a relatively small but dedicated following for 30 years, and many people tend to gather at their concerts that feature energetic performances, despite advanced age of the band's members: Aki Rahimovski - vocals, Husein Hasanefendić-Hus - guitars, Marijan Brkić Brk - guitars, Berislav Blažević-Bero - keyboards, Zvonimir Bučević-Buč - bass guitar, Dražen Scholz-Šolc - drums, Tina Rupčić - vocal, Anita Mlinarić - sax.

In December 2005, Parni valjak made a farewell tour of Croatia and Slovenia on their 30th birthday. Their last public performance in 2005 was a concert on New Year's Eve in Ban Jelačić Square in Zagreb, though they stated that more concerts may be held in future. In November 2009, they began a reunion tour in Croatia.

In October 2010, Parni valjak held a 2 concerts at Belgrade Arena, Belgrade that was followed with great public turnout (more than 44 000 people in 2 days).^[1]

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

1. Dođite na show! – 1976 ("Come to the show!")
2. Glavom kroz zid – 1977 ("Head through the wall")
3. Gradske priče – 1979 ("City stories")
4. City kids - Steam Roller – 1980 (the band's only album sang entirely in English)
5. Vruće igre – 1980 ("Hot games")
6. Vrijeme je na našoj strani – 1981 ("Time is on our side")
7. Glavnom ulicom – 1983 ("Down the main street")
8. Uhvati ritam – 1984 ("Catch the beat")
9. Pokreni se! – 1985 ("Move yourself!")
10. Anđeli se dosađuju? – 1987 ("The angels are bored?")
11. Sjaj u očima – 1988 ("Shine in the eyes")
12. Lovci snova – 1990 ("The dream catchers")
13. Buđenje – 1993 ("Waking up")
14. Samo snovi teku uzvodno – 1997 ("Only dreams flow upstream")
15. Zastave – 2000 ("Flags")
16. Pretežno sunčano? – 2004 ("Mostly sunny?")
17. Stvarno nestvarno – 2011 ("Real unreal")

Live albums[link]

1. Koncert (LIVE) – 1982 ("Concert")
2. E = mc2 (LIVE) – 1985
3. Svih 15 godina - LIVE... – 1990 ("All 15 years")
4. Bez struje - LIVE in ZeKaeM – 1995 ("Unplugged: Live from the ZeKaeM")
5. Kao nekada - LIVE at S.C. – 2001 ("As once - Live from Student Center")

DVDs[link]

1. 25 godina; 2001 ("25 years")
2. Bez struje - LIVE in ZekaeM (DVD+CD) – 2005 ("Unplugged: Live from the ZeKaeM")

VHS[link]

1. Koncert; 1988 ("Concert")

Singles[link]

1. Parni valjak" / "Šizofrenik", Alta/PGP RTB, 1976.
2. Tako prođe tko ne pazi kad ga Parni valjak zgazi/Dok si mlad, PGP RTB, 1976.
3. Ljubavni jadi jednog Parnog valjka/Teško je biti sam, PGP RTB, 1976.
4. Prevela me mala/O šumama, rijekama i pticama, PGP RTB, 1976.
5. Oću da se ženim/Ljeto, Jugoton, 1977.
6. Lutka za bal/Crni dani, Jugoton, 1977.
7. Od motela do motela/Predstavi je kraj, CBS/Suzy, 1978.
8. Stranica dnevnika/Ulične tuče, Jugoton, 1979.
9. Ugasi me/Ugasi me(instrumental), Jugoton, 1985.
10. Kekec je slobodan, red je na nas (single) – 1992
11. Kaži ja!/Sai Baba blues/Kaži ja! (Nu Zagreb Pepsi), Croatia Records, 1997.
12. Mir na jastuku, Croatia Records, 2000.
13. Srcekrad, Croatia Records, 2000.
14. Ugasi me (uživo), Croatia Records, 2001.
15. Tko nam brani/Dok si pored mene (single) – 2002
16. Nakon svih godina, Croatia Records, 2009.
17. To sam stvarno ja, Croatia Records, 2009.
18. Stvarno nestvarno, 2010.

Compilations[link]

1. Parni valjak (compilation) – 1985 ("Steam roller")
2. Pusti nek' traje - VOL.1 – 1992 ("Let it last")
3. Balade – 1998 ("Ballads")
4. Koncentrat 1977.-1983. – 2005 ("Concentrate 1977.-1983.")
5. Koncentrat 1984.-2005. – 2005 ("Concentrate 1984.-2005.")
6. The Ultimate Collection – 2009
7. Najljepše ljubavne pjesme – 2010 ("Most beautiful love songs")
8. The best of – 2010