Drago Mlinarec (musician)

Drago Mlinarec (born 14 December 1942) is a Croatian rock musician who became known in the former Yugoslavia with popular progressive rock band Grupa 220.
Life.
Mlinarec was born and grew up in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. During his formative years, Yugoslavia was under Tito's form of communism though it had open borders with the West. He has stated that his lyrics were inspired, at least in part, by the Noir films he had seen at the cinema.
Work.
Besides playing in one of the most popular rock bands in Yugoslavia, Grupa 220, Mlinarec in the 1970s composed music for several theatre plays, TV shows, documentary and feature films. His musical style was compared with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Some of his albums were recorded in Sweden.
Musical career.
After serving his mandatory military service, Mlinarec left Grupa 220 and begun a successful solo career. His 1972 album "Pjesme s Planine" yielded several notable songs including "Noćna Ptica" and "Skladište Tišine". Arguably his greatest achievement was the 1975 album "Rođenje". He used a variety of sounds and his style of play was distinctive - it remains so today. Among his later hits is a Latino hit "Caracas".
Discography.
Singles and EP's.
Grupa 220
Solo
Albums.
Grupa 220
Solo
Grupa 220 and solo