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Janos “Mecky” Kobor

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Janos “Mecky” Kobor Famous memorial

Birth
Budapest, Hungary
Death
6 Dec 2021 (aged 78)
Budapest, Hungary
Burial
Lipótváros, Belváros-Lipótváros, Budapest, Hungary Add to Map
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Musician. Front man for the Hungarian Rock Band Omega. He was one of the original band member from 1960. Omega was very popular in Europe and in Great Britain. The band's most famous song worldwide was "Gyöngyhajú lány," which was released in 1968. They also recorded this song in English (Pearls in her Hair). The Scorpions covered this song under the name White Dove in 1994. He also sang the song "Wind of Change" together with Klaus Meine (The Scorpions). Janos is one of the few successful Hungarian artists who spent his entire career as a member of a single band. The band's last album, Testament, was released in 2020.
Musician. Front man for the Hungarian Rock Band Omega. He was one of the original band member from 1960. Omega was very popular in Europe and in Great Britain. The band's most famous song worldwide was "Gyöngyhajú lány," which was released in 1968. They also recorded this song in English (Pearls in her Hair). The Scorpions covered this song under the name White Dove in 1994. He also sang the song "Wind of Change" together with Klaus Meine (The Scorpions). Janos is one of the few successful Hungarian artists who spent his entire career as a member of a single band. The band's last album, Testament, was released in 2020.

Bio by: Angie

Gravesite Details

half of cremation spread at Lake Balaton and the remaining is at Szent Istvan-bazilka


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  • Originally Created by: Angie
  • Added: Dec 11, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234802088/janos-kobor: accessed ), memorial page for Janos “Mecky” Kobor (17 May 1943–6 Dec 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 234802088, citing Szent István-bazilika, Lipótváros, Belváros-Lipótváros, Budapest, Hungary; Maintained by Find a Grave.