Biography
Who is Dado Topić?
Musical beginnings and bands
Dado Topić started his path as a rock musician in the former Yugoslavia. Between 1970 and 1971, he served as the lead vocalist for the well-known progressive rock ensemble Korni Grupa. This group is also frequently referred to as The Kornelyans.
Shortly after this period, he established his own band called Time. This progressive rock act became a significant part of his legacy in the Balkan music scene during the 1970s. He also worked on musical projects with the band Smak, where he contributed both as a singer and a producer.
Solo work and festivals
Throughout his decades-long career, the musician released several solo studio albums. His discography includes titles such as Neosedlani, which came out in 1979, and Šaputanje na jastuku, released in 1980. Later in his career, he produced Otok u moru tišine in 2001 followed by Apsolutno sve in 2004. He also recorded a live album titled Live in Kerempuh in 2008.
The artist performed at Etnofest Neum on two separate occasions. He sang Na te mislim at the festival in 1997 and returned in 2008 to perform Nema prodaje.
Eurovision and later years
In 2007, he represented Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest. He performed on the international stage alongside the band Dragonfly. This appearance remains one of the well-known moments in his career as a vocalist.
His professional discography also features compilation albums, including The Best Of, a collaboration with Slađana Milošević, and The Ultimate Collection, which features his work with Time.
Birthday and age
Dado Topić was born on September 4, 1949, which makes Dado 77 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Dado shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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