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Ivan Maksimović
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Ivica Maksimovic playing with the No Smoking Orchestra
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| Also known as | Ivica |
| Born | 12 August 1962 Svetozarevo, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Died | 7 November 2019 (aged 57) Jagodina, Serbia |
| Genres | Ethnic Serbian music, Serbian folk music, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, bouzuki |
| Years active | 1970–2019 |
| Associated acts | Metro, The No Smoking Orchestra |
Ivan 'Ivica' Maksimović (born August 12, 1962 – died November 7, 2019) was a very talented Serbian guitarist. He played many kinds of music, including rock, Balkan ethnic, folk, and pop. Besides playing guitar, he also wrote songs, arranged music, and even acted! He was part of famous bands like Metro and The No Smoking Orchestra.
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About Ivan Maksimović
His Early Life and Music
Ivan Maksimović was born in Jagodina, Serbia, on August 12, 1962. He started playing the guitar in 1971. He was inspired by awesome rock bands like Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. His very first band was formed just a year later, in 1972.
Ivan played with many musicians throughout his life. He performed in all sorts of places, from small clubs to huge stadiums. He was also a busy studio musician, recording for about 1500 albums, tapes, and CDs. It's hard to know the exact number because he worked on so many projects!
Besides the guitar, Ivan Maksimović also played other string instruments. These included the bouzouki, tzouras, baglamas, saz, and oud.
Playing with Famous Artists
In 2003, Ivan met the famous film director and musician Emir Kusturica. He then joined Emir Kusturica and Dr Nele Karajlić in their band, The No Smoking Orchestra.
Ivan played guitar on the music for two movies: Life is a Miracle (with The No Smoking Orchestra) and Promise me this. For Promise me this, he also acted as Inspector Maksimovic! He even took part in a special punk-opera called Time of Gypsies, which toured successfully around the world.
Ivan Maksimović passed away on November 7, 2019.
Instruments He Played
Ivan Maksimović owned and played many different guitars and amps. Here are some of the cool instruments he used:
- '66. Melodija Hollow Body Jazz Guitar Archtop
- '69. Ei Melodija radio
- '75. Maya Stratocaster Guitar
- '75. HB Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Guitar
- '78. Gibson B 45 12th. String Acoustic Guitar
- '78. Gibson Les Paul Custom Bordeaux Guitar
- '76. Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead 100 W Guitar Head Amp
- Marshall / Celestion Guitar Box 4 x 12
- '69. Marshall Super Bass Amp
- '80. Peavey Renown 400 200 w 2 x 12 ’’ Combo Amp
- '78. Acoustic Combo 114 50 w 2 x 10 ’’ Amp
- '71. Fender Stratocaster F Series Guitar
- '74. Fender Stratocaster F Series guitar
- '78. Fender Stratocaster S 8 Series Guitar
- '81. Fender Stratocaster S 9 Series Guitar
- '72. Gibson Les Paul Custom White Beauty
- '81. Kramer Pacer Imperial Guitar
- ’83. Bouzouki Shargia
- ’82. Rocktron Multiplex Guitar Multi Effects Rackmount
- ’86. Hohner / Di 'Marzio Pickups Guitar
- '87. Ibanez JEM Steve Vai Signature Guitar
- ’88. Ibanez ’’Joe Satriani’’ Signature Guitar
- ’02. Boss ME 33 Guitar Processor
- '04. Vox Valvetronix Tone Lab S.E. Guitar Processor
- ’88. Paul Reed Smith ’’Steve Lukather’’ Signature Guitar
- ’11. Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty China Guitar
- ’96. Fender Hot Rod De Luxe 40 w 1 x 12’’ Amp.
- '97. Fender Stratocaster ’’Tex Mex’’ ’’Jimmie Vaughan’’ Signature Guitar
Musicians Who Inspired Him
Ivan Maksimović looked up to these amazing guitarists:
- Jimmy Page
- Al Di Meola
- Ritchie Blackmore
- Radomir Mihailović Točak
- Michael Schenker
- Steve Lukather
- Joe Satriani
