Radu Almășan
Radu Almăşan | |
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 Radu Almășan performing at Cinema Patria in Bucharest. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 10 November 1980 Brașov, Romania |
| Genres | Alternative rock, pop rock, Latin rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Radu Almășan (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈradu alməˈʃan]) is a Romanian singer, most notable for his work in the band Bosquito,[1] which he has led as the primary vocalist since its inception in 1999.[2] He is also a founding member of the American alternative rock band Madame Hooligan.
Biography
Born in Brașov, Romania, Radu gained international notoriety with the success of Bosquito following the band's inception in 1999. After releasing four successful albums with the band, Radu moved to Los Angeles, formed his new band Madame Hooligan in 2007, and released their debut album in 2008.[3] In 2010, Radu Almășan staged a comeback with Bosquito in his native Romania, releasing several successful singles with the new lineup and releasing Babylon, the band's fifth album to date.
Discography
As Bosquito:
- 2000: Bosquito
- 2002: Sar scântei
- 2003: Cocktail Molotov
- 2004: Fărâme din soare
- 2014: Babylon
- 2019: Sus
As Madame Hooligan:
- 2008: "Antiheroes"
References
- http://www.romanialibera.ro/cultura/cultura-urbana/smiley-si-bosquito-concerteaza-in-deschiderea-concertului-shakira-223494
- https://web.archive.org/web/20141129040622/http://jurnalul.ro/cultura/muzica/radu-face-un-nou-bosquito-555832.html
- http://www.libertatea.ro/detalii/articol/bosquito-cand-ingerii-pleaca-365442.html
- ^ "Bosquito s-a relansat după şapte ani de absenţă, în garajul Europa FM". 17 November 2011.
- ^ "Radu face un nou Bosquito". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-19.
- ^ "Radu face un nou Bosquito". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-19.