OMEGA founder/keyboard player Laszlo Benko died |
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jojo62
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Posted: November 18 2020 at 09:15 |
Laszlo Benko the founder and keyboard player of the legendary Hungarian prog rock band OMEGA, formed in 1962 and active until now has passed away after a long illness with liver cancer. He was 77 years old.
R.I. P.
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NotAProghead
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Irreparable loss for rock music and for Omega fans personally. Great keyboard wizard and one of the nicest and friendliest persons I've ever met. Rest in peace, Laci. You and your music will never be forgotten.
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Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour)
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NotAProghead
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Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour)
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Cosmiclawnmower
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Thats very sad news, ive always had a real soft spot for Omega, particularly the late 60's to mid 70's lps and will play some tonight in his memory RIP.
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suitkees
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Sad news. His keyboards were always such an important part of the Omega sound. I especially cherish their album Live at the Kisstadion '79 - still one of the best live albums in my collection...
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Tuzvihar
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"Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent."
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Tuzvihar
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And Mihály Tamás, the bass player, joined him today! Oh my god!! Unbelievable! I just saw a post on FB of the Omega Fanclub - Official... |
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"Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent."
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Cosmiclawnmower
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Thats really tragic and very sad news they were a great band, real legends and real troopers! We are loosing so many top musicians and creative geniuses right now
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Man With Hat
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RIP
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