Vladimír Kulhánek facts for kids
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Vladimír Kulhánek
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| Also known as | Guma |
| Born | 4 September 1944 Prague, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia |
| Genres | Blues rock, pop rock, folk rock, progressive rock |
| Instruments | bass guitar |
| Associated acts | Energit, Etc..., Flamengo, Krausberry, Stromboli, T4, November 2nd, Semafor, Bohemia |
Vladimír "Guma" Kulhánek (born September 4, 1944) is a famous Czech rock bass guitarist. He is known for his amazing bass playing and has been a part of many popular bands in the Czech Republic. People often call him "Guma," which is a nickname.
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Meet Vladimír "Guma" Kulhánek
Vladimír Kulhánek was born in Prague, which was then part of a place called the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. He studied at the Institute of Chemical Technology in Prague. Even though he studied science, his passion was music!
His Musical Journey
Vladimír Kulhánek is a very important musician in Czech rock music. He plays the bass guitar, which is an instrument that provides the deep, rhythmic foundation for songs. He has been a member of many well-known bands.
Some of the bands he played with include:
- Flamengo
- Etc...
- Stromboli
- Bohemia
Playing with Other Artists
Besides being in bands, Vladimír is also a "session musician." This means he is hired to play bass for many different singers and bands on their recordings or at their concerts. He is very good at adapting his playing style to fit different types of music.
He has played with many famous artists, such as:
- Dežo Ursiny
- Eva Pilarová
- Jana Kratochvílová
- Anna K
Current Bands
Today, Vladimír "Guma" Kulhánek is still very active in music! He is a member of several bands, including:
- T4
- November 2nd
- Energit
He is also part of a special group called Kulhánek/Holeček/Razím/Kowacz. This group is sometimes called a "supergroup" because it brings together very talented musicians.
Music He Helped Create
Vladimír Kulhánek has played on many albums throughout his career. Here are a few examples of albums where his bass playing can be heard:
- Flamengo: Kuře v hodinkách (1971) - This is a very famous album in Czech rock history.
- Stromboli: Stromboli (1987)
- Vladimír Mišík & Etc...: Etc...4 (1987)
- T4: Pár tónů a slov (2005)
His work has helped shape the sound of Czech rock music for many years.
