Tomislav Ivčić facts for kids
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Tomislav Ivčić
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| Born | 6 January 1953 Zadar, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia |
| Died | 4 March 1993 (aged 40) Zagreb, Croatia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1970s–1993 |
Tomislav Ivčić (born January 6, 1953 – died March 4, 1993) was a famous Croatian pop singer, songwriter, and even a politician. He was very popular for his catchy songs. Sadly, he passed away in a car accident. He is buried in Zagreb at the Mirogoj Cemetery.
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A Talented Singer from Zadar
Tomislav Ivčić grew up in Zadar, a beautiful city in Croatia. He became one of the most loved singers and songwriters in the 1970s. He often performed at big pop music festivals. His special style was pop music inspired by the traditional sounds of Dalmatia.
Early Hits and Famous Songs
One of his first popular songs was "Nemam za kavu" from 1979. It had a cool country-rock sound. Tomislav also wrote and sang "Večeras je naša fešta." This song became like a special anthem for the Dalmatia region. People often sing it when a sports team from Dalmatia wins a big game.
A Prolific Songwriter
Tomislav Ivčić was incredibly creative. He wrote over 200 songs during his career. He also released 23 albums, which is a lot of music!
Music During Wartime
During the Croatian War of Independence, Tomislav wrote a powerful song. It was called "Stop the War in Croatia." This song became very popular and even reached the Top 10 in Australia in 1991. It showed his support for his country during a difficult time.
From Music to Politics
In February 1993, Tomislav Ivčić decided to try something new. He ran for a seat in the Croatian Parliament. He was a candidate for the HDZ party and he won! This was a big step for him.
A Sad Farewell
Just a few weeks before he was supposed to start his new job in parliament, a very sad event happened. Tomislav was in a car accident. He and three other people lost their lives. This was a great loss for Croatia.
His Musical Family
Tomislav wasn't the only talented person in his family. His older half-brother, Đani Maršan, is also a well-known singer and songwriter. His other older brother, Vedran Ivčić, also sings and writes songs.
Tomislav's Music: Singles
This section shows some of Tomislav Ivčić's single songs. A "single" is usually one song released on its own.
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| "Stop the War in Croatia" | 1991 | 7 |
Special Recognitions
- Honorary citizen of Zadar (2021)
This means the city of Zadar gave him a special honor. It recognized him as a very important person to their city.
