Pavel Jirásek: Brno rock scene: blessing or curse?

The term ‘Brno rock scene’ was first coined in connection with the federal festivals of what was then still ‘Czechoslovak’ rock music, the famous Rockfesty. After roughly two years of this festival, Brno was seen as a unique cultural environment that gave birth to original rock artists, inspired by the city's distinctive atmosphere. It was claimed that Brno bands had their own typical sound and image...