Edda Művek
Edda Művek is a Hungarian rock band formed in 1973 initially under the name "Griff". Undergoing a brief name change to Edda, the band finally settled for Edda Művek shortly thereafter. The name "Edda" was inspired by the Prose Edda of Norse Mythology while the word, "Művek" (works), is a symbolic reference to the band originally starting its career in the industrial city of Miskolc, also dubbed as the "Steel City". According to frontman, Attila Pataky, "Művek" has also come to represent the band's "labor intensive" work ethic and prolific approach to songwriting, recording and touring.
Edda Works (Művek) | |
|---|---|
Edda Művek - During a concert in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Miskolc, Hungary |
| Genres | hard rock, blues rock, heavy metal |
| Years active | 1973–1978, 1978–1983, 1985–present |
| Labels | Pataky Management |
| Members | Attila Pataky Zsolt Gömöry István Alapi László Kicska Zoltán Hetényi Gábor Pethö |
| Past members | István Slamovits Alfonz Barta Péter Kun László Zselenc Tibor Donászy Endre Csillag |
| Website | www.edda.hu |
Edda's catchy, melodic rock tunes and touching power ballads initially focused on social and emotional life of youth, love, anxiety and alienation. Themes later transitioned to issues dealing with sexuality, spirituality, cultural heritage, national identity, and in general, uncertainties and predicaments of contemporary Hungarian society amidst shifting political, social and economic landscapes. The band performs more than one hundred shows annually throughout Hungary and surrounding Hungarian communities in neighbouring countries. The energetic and inventive musicianship that EDDA are known for, is best reflected through live performances.