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When it comes to Prague’s underground culture, which developed from 1968 until the Velvet Revolution in 1989, few bands—if any—left a deeper mark on this period than The Plastic People of the Universe. This phenomenon brought innovation, unprecedented creativity, humor, and lyrics oscillating between poetry and brutality to the Czech music scene. Yet during the harsh years of the totalitarian regime, their inspiring existence became above all a symbol of hope for freedom.
On March 6, the founder of this legendary band, musician Milan Hlavsa – known as Mejla – would have celebrated his 75th birthday.
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Author: Romana Grajcarová