The official Deezer artist profile of Parni Valjak - est. 1975
Parni Valjak is one of the biggest and most popular Croatian bands. The band was founded in Zagreb in 1975, and apart from a short break in 1988 and a hiatus from 2006 to 2009, it is active to this day. Parni Valjak is one of the founders of an entire wave of rock and pop-rock groups in the region. Lead by Husein Hasanefendić Hus, the primary songwriter, and singer Aki Rahimovski, the band has released almost twenty studio albums, several live albums, many compilations and several video releases. They are the recipients of many Porin awards and numerous other awards and recognitions. The band's musical style has evolved over the years, but it has remained true to its rock roots and predominantly love-themed songs. The band is known for their long concerts and a close connection with their audience, as well as top-level musicianship and stage performance, followed by world-class production and organization.