Hobo (band)
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 in Zagreb, Yugoslavia |
| Founder | Mato Došen |
| Defunct | 1977 |
| Headquarters | Zagreb , Yugoslavia |
| Products | Progressive rock music |
Hobo was a Yugoslav progressive rock ensemble founded in Zagreb in 1972. Under the leadership of keyboardist Mato Došen, the band became a prominent presence within the 1970s Yugoslav rock scene.
1972–1977
Initiated by Mato Došen, previously a member of Heart of Soul, Hobo's roster featured Saša Cavrić on bass, Josip Belamarić playing electric violin, Boris Trubić handling percussion and vocals, and Mladen Garašić on drums.
The group appeared at the third edition of the BOOM Festival held in Ljubljana in 1974, where their track "Možda jednom" was included on the live compilation album Boom Pop Festival Ljubljana '74. Their first album, titled Hobo, was released in 1975. That same year, they composed the soundtrack for Nenad Puhovski's television film Bog igre and served as the opening act for Deep Purple during a concert in Zagreb. Additionally, Došen took part in Rock Fest '75 alongside leading Yugoslav musicians such as Željko Bebek and Aki Rahimovski.
In 1976, Hobo issued their last recording—a 7-inch single featuring the songs "Žena" and "Ha-De-Ho". Facing modest commercial outcomes, Došen decided to dissolve the band in 1977.
Post breakup
Following Hobo's disbandment, Došen established Izazov, steering towards a more mainstream rock style before departing from the group in 1979. He launched his solo project with the album Zabranjene žene in 1982 and subsequently concentrated on composing and producing music. His production portfolio includes collaborations with notable artists like Arsen Dedić, Mišo Kovač, Marina Perazić, and Neda Ukraden. Furthermore, he recorded duets with Ljiljana Nikolovska and Neda Ukraden and created the children's music album Palčica, inspired by Andersen's fairy tale.
Došen earned academic qualifications from both the Zagreb Music Academy and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. In 1988, he relocated to Spain where he founded a recording studio and nightclub while continuing his production activities. He returned to Zagreb in 2008 and remained professionally engaged until his passing from a heart attack in 2010.
Saša Cavrić died in 1980.
Studio albums
- Hobo (1975)
Singles
- "Žena" / "Ha-De-Ho" (1976)
Other appearances
- "Možda jednom" (Boom Pop Festival Ljubljana '74; 1974)