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Griva
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded1982 in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia
FounderJosip Sabo, Zlatko Karavla
Headquarters
Novi Sad
,
Yugoslavia (now Serbia)
ProductsMusic albums, live performances

Griva (in Serbian Cyrillic: Грива; translated as Mane) was a hard rock ensemble originating from Novi Sad in 1982, during the era of Yugoslavia.

The group was initiated by guitarist Josip Sabo and drummer Zlatko Karavla, both formerly of Ibn Tup. Following the early departure of their original singer Zoran Gogić, Karavla stepped up as the lead vocalist. Griva's first album, their debut, was released in 1983. Their sophomore effort, Nisi ni ti anđeo, met with modest commercial results, which contributed to their initial disbandment. In 1987, an eponymous album recorded by Karavla alongside session musicians—prompted by the record label's request—achieved notable commercial acclaim, characterized by its folk-inspired glam metal sound. This success motivated Karavla to revive Griva, leading to the release of Što te tata pušta samu before the band dissolved again in 1990 amid the turmoil of the Yugoslav Wars. The final official album, Pij, jedi, veseli se..., was recorded by Karavla and issued two years after their breakup. Griva reunited in 2002 for an unplugged show in Novi Sad, which was later published as a live audio and video album.

Origins: Ibn Tup (1973–1979)

Griva's genesis can be traced back to 1973 when Josip Sabo (guitar), Zlatko Karavla (drums), and Dušan Bečelić (bass) established the band Ibn Tup.[1][2] Taking its name from a comic book character,[2] the group initially performed covers of bands such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, and Black Sabbath throughout the region of Vojvodina.[2] After Bečelić departed for military duty in 1974, Olah Vince joined on guitar, bass, violin, and vocals, along with Rade Milošević "Kinez" on keyboards,[2] steering the band towards a folk-influenced funk style. Manager Milan Opsenica also contributed rhythm guitar and percussion.[2]

In 1977, Ibn Tup released their first 7-inch single "Pašidov el Kaktus" / "Deda" under PGP-RTB.[1] Their profile expanded through appearances at Subotica's Youth Festival, the BOOM Festival, and as opening acts for leading Yugoslav groups including Time, Bijelo Dugme, and Begnagrad.[2] In early 1978, they supported Buldožer on a nationwide tour.[3]

Later that year saw the release of the single "Njen tata" / "Događaj u Balkan ekspresu" via Jugoton and the EP Da li bi mi dala? through Diskos, featuring new members Aleksandar Milošević on bass and vocalist Zoran Gogić.[1][4] In early 1979, Vince and Milošević left for military service; keyboardist Zoran "Cokla" Stojšin joined.[4] The band toured alongside Slađana Milošević before embarking on solo performances across Bosnia and Herzegovina.[4] In November 1979, both Sabo and Karavla were conscripted, culminating in a farewell concert at Novi Sad's Faculty of Medicine.[4]

1982–1992

In 1982, Karavla and Sabo reunited to form a hard rock band named initially Bela Griva (White Mane), later shortened to Griva. Incorporating former Ibn Tup musicians among others, the band underwent early lineup shifts with Karavla taking over as lead singer. Their live debut involved opening for Buldožer in Novi Sad followed by a Vojvodina tour supporting Divlje Jagode.

Despite initial reluctance from record labels who deemed their style outdated, January 1983 marked Griva’s breakthrough with a heavy metal rendition of Lepa Brena’s hit titled "Sitnije, sestro, sitnije." This success secured them a contract with Jugoton, Yugoslavia’s largest label. Their debut album Kog sam đavola tražio u tebi sold more than 250,000 copies and earned a gold certification; several tracks received extensive radio play. Griva toured supporting Divlje Jagode and opened for Motörhead during their Belgrade concert in 1984.

Their follow-up album in 1985, Nisi ni ti anđeo, was rejected by major labels due to its perceived lack of commercial appeal and consequently released through independent label Panonija Koncert. It featured "I Law Myroslaw," a cover referencing folk artist Miroslav Ilić. After lineup modifications and a brief tour in Austria, Griva ceased operations.

In 1986, Karavla collaborated with Alen Islamović on the politically charged track "Kaljinka," which was banned in media because of objections from the Soviet Embassy. Following this period, Karavla assembled former members to record new material that Jugodisk released in 1987 as Griva, also known under its subtitle Vojvodino, Vojvodino, što si tako ravna. This album embraced glam metal infused with Vojvodina folk motifs and included a Serbo-Croatian adaptation of Omega’s "Gyöngyhajú lány." It became their most commercially successful release and featured Yugoslav rock’s first use of fluorescent logo printing on its cover.

Karavla reassembled Griva with fresh personnel such as guitarist Zoran "Bale" Bulatović and drummer Predrag "Buca" Janičić. The 1988 album Što te tata pušta samu came out via PGP-RTB, Yugoslavia’s second-largest record label. Contributions were made by prominent musicians including Alen Islamović and Saša Lokner from Bajaga i Instruktori. The album produced hits like "Ti u Sarajevu, ja u Novom Sadu" and "Nekad sam mogao triput na dan." Griva performed internationally at a rock festival in Budapest before concluding their tours across Yugoslavia by early 1990.

Following the band's dissolution, Karavla concentrated on studio production and songwriting for Serbian folk performers. In 1991 he commenced recording Pij, jedi, veseli se..., which faced delays caused by the Yugoslav Wars; it was eventually released under Griva’s name in 1992 through independent label Megaton but attracted limited attention.

2002 reunion

In September 2002, the compilation album Samo najbolje (Only the Best) was issued by One Records, including the previously unheard ballad "Gde sam to pogrešio" ("Where Did I Go Wrong"). Later that year, on 18 December, the band came together for an unplugged performance at Studio M in Novi Sad. This event featured the majority of former members, accompanied by the Novi Sad Music Academy String Quartet and the folk rock ensemble Apsolutno Romantično. The live recording from this concert was independently released in 2010 as both an album and DVD under the title Vojvodino, Vojvodino, što si tako ravna.

Studio albums

Live albums

  • Vojvodino, Vojvodino, što si tako ravna (2010)

Compilations

Video albums

  • Vojvodino, Vojvodino, što si tako ravna (2010)

External links

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named janjatović
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named mijatović120
  3. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named mijatović120-121
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named mijatović121
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