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| name = Jurica Pađen
| name = Jurica Pađen
| image = Jurica Padjen Aerodrom Crikvenica 31072013 2 roberta f.jpg
| image = Jurica Padjen Aerodrom Crikvenica 31072013 4 roberta f.jpg
| caption = Jurica Pađen performing at [[Crikvenica]] in July 2013
| caption = Jurica Pađen in 2013
| image_size = 250
| image_size = 250
| landscape = no
| landscape = no
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1955|2|3|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1955|2|3|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Zagreb]], [[Socialist Republic of Croatia|PR Croatia]], [[SFR Yugoslavia|Yugoslavia]]
| birth_place = [[Zagreb]], [[People's Republic of Croatia|PR Croatia]], [[Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia|FPR Yugoslavia]]
| instrument = Guitar, vocals
| instrument = Guitar, vocals
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]], [[pop rock]], [[New wave music in Yugoslavia|new wave]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Rock music|Rock]]|[[hard rock]]|[[boogie rock]]|[[progressive rock]]|[[New wave music|new wave]]|[[pop rock]]}}
| occupation = Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, artist
| occupation = Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer
| years_active = 1974–present
| years_active = 1974–present
| label = [[Menart Records|Menart]], [[Croatia Records]], [[Jugoton]]
| label = [[Jugoton]], [[Croatia Records]], [[Menart Records|Menart]]
| associated_acts = <!-- see: [[Template:Infobox_musical_artist#Associated_acts]] -->[[Aerodrom (band)|Aerodrom]], [[Azra]], [[Pađen Band]], [[Parni Valjak]], [[Grupa 220]], [[4 Asa]], Spectrum, Hobo
| associated_acts = <!-- see: [[Template:Infobox_musical_artist#Associated_acts]] -->[[Aerodrom (band)|Aerodrom]], [[Azra]], [[Pađen Band]], [[Parni Valjak]], [[Grupa 220]], [[4 Asa]]
| website =
| website = {{URL|http://www.grupa-aerodrom.com/}}
}}
}}


'''Jurica Pađen''' (born 3 February 1955) is a [[Croat]]ian singer and guitarist. He was a founding member of the bands [[Parni valjak]] and [[Aerodrom (band)|Aerodrom]] and member of [[Azra]] and [[Grupa 220]]. During the 1990s he started his own group [[Pađen Band]]. In the 2000s he was also a part of the [[4 asa]] supergroup along with [[Rajko Dujmić]], [[Vlado Kalember]] and [[Alen Islamović]].
'''Jurica Pađen''' (born 3 February 1955) is a [[Croat]]ian and [[SFR Yugoslavia|Yugoslav]] [[rock musician]], known as the frontman and leader of [[Aerodrom (band)|Aerodrom]] and Pađen Band, as well as guitarist for the bands [[Grupa 220]], [[Parni Valjak]] and [[Azra]] and a member of the [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[4 asa|4 Asa]].


Pađen started his career as a teenager, playing guitar in several Zagreb bands. In 1972, he became a member of the popular band Grupa 220, appearing on the group's second (and last) studio album. After Grupa 220 disbanded in 1975, Pađen and another former Grupa 220 member, [[Husein Hasanefendić|Husein Hasanefendić "Hus"]], formed Parni Valjak. With Parni Valjak, Pađen recorded two studio albums, before leaving the group to form his own band, Aerodrom. Pađen was initially the guitarist and principal songwriter for Aerodrom, taking over the vocal duties with the departure of the band's original vocalist Zlatan Živković in 1982. Initially a [[progressive rock]] band, Aerodrom achieved nationwide popularity during the 1980s with their [[pop rock]] hits, disbanding in 1987. After Aerodrom ended their activity, Pađen joined the popular band Azra as a guitarist, recording a studio and a live album with the group, also taking part in the recording of Azra leader [[Branimir Štulić|Branimir "Johnny" Štulić]]'s two solo albums. During the 1990s, he fronted his Pađen Band, recording three studio albums with the group. He reunited Aerodrom in 2000, the band recording five studio albums and a live album since. Simultaneously with his work with reunited Aerodrom, he performed with the supergroup 4 Asa, comprising of [[Vlado Kalember]], [[Alen Islamović]], [[Rajko Dujmić]] and himself, and recorded two solo albums of instrumental music.
Pađen also participated in the wartime [[Hrvatski Band Aid]], and also appeared on the compilation [[Rock za Hrvatsku]] with his war song ''Tko to tamo gine'' (Who's dying over there).


== Biography ==
==Biography==
===Early life and early career===
Pađen was born in [[Zagreb]]. He grew up listening to [[The Beatles]], who encouraged him to enroll in music school. He played classical [[guitar]], and after graduating from lower [[music school]], he started playing and composing his first rock and roll songs. After graduating from music school, he joined Grupa 220, which in 1975 became the Parni Valjak. He remained in that group for three years. After leaving Parni Valjak, in 1978 he founded the group Aerodrom, with which he recorded five studio albums, and in 1987 he became a member of the group Azra, in which he remained for the next three years.
Pađen was born in [[Zagreb]] on 3 February 1955.<ref name="janjatović9">{{cite book|last=Janjatović|first=Petar|title=Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023|year=2024|publisher=self-released / Makart|location=Belgrade|page=9}}</ref> He grew up listening to [[The Beatles]], their music encouraging him to enroll in a [[music school]]. He played [[classical guitar]], and after graduating from lower music school, started composing his first rock and roll songs.


He started performing at the age of 15, as the guitarist for Zoo Band, later performing with the bands Spectrum and Hobo.<ref name="janjatović9"/>
With Tomislav Šojat in 1994, he founded the group Pađen band, which recorded three studio albums, one album intended for the foreign market and a compilation of the biggest hits. After seven years, they reunited the group Aerodrom, with which they recorded and at the end of 2001 released the album ''Na travi''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jurica Pađen biografija {{!}} Biografija.com |url=https://www.biografija.com/jurica-paden/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=www.biografija.com}}</ref>


===Grupa 220 (1972–1975)===
== Career ==
In 1972, Pađen joined popular band [[Grupa 220]], at the time comprising of vocalist [[Drago Mlinarec (musician)|Drago Mlinarec]], guitarist [[Husein Hasanefendić|Husein Hasanefendić "Hus"]], drummer [[Piko Stančić|Ivan "Piko" Stančić]], and bass guitarist Nenad Zubak.<ref name="janjatović9"/> With the group, Pađen recorded their second and last studio album ''Slike'' (''Images''), released in 1975.<ref name="janjatović9"/> The group disbanded soon after the album release.<ref name="janjatović9"/>
He started music career after finishing primary school. At the age of 15, he became a member of the Zoo Band. After the Zoo Band, he played in the bands Spectrum and Hobo.


===Parni Valjak (1975–1978)===
In 1974, he joined the Grupa 220, which later became the Parni Valjak. He stayed with them for three years and recorded the album Slike. He left the band due to disagreements with Hussein Hasanfendic Hus, who liked to lead the lead.
After Grupa 220 disbanded, Pađen and Hasanefendić formed [[Parni Valjak]] with vocalist [[Aki Rahimovski]], bass guitarist Zlatko Miksić "Fuma" and drummer Srećko Antonioli.<ref name="janjatović9"/> With Parni Valjak, Pađen recorded two studio albums, the band's 1976 debut ''Dođite na show!'' (''Come to the Show!'') and the 1977 album ''Glavom kroz zid'' (''Head Against the Wall''), debuting as a songwriter on ''Dođite na show!''.<ref name="janjatović223">{{cite book|last=Janjatović|first=Petar|title=Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960-2023|year=2024|publisher=self-released / Makart|location=Belgrade|page=223}}</ref> In 1978, both Hasanefendić and Rahimovski were drafted to serve their mandatory stints in the [[Yugoslav People's Army]], Parni Valjak going on hiatus and Pađen deciding to form a new band.<ref name="janjatović223"/>


===Aerodrom (1978–1987)===
In 1978 he founded his rock band Aerodrom, with which he recorded five studio albums. The Aerodrom was the largest representative of the so-called [[New wave music|new wave]]. The plan was for Aerodrom to play the Croatian version of simpho rock. In addition to him, singer Zlatan Živković, bassist Remo Kartagine, keyboardist Mladen Krajnik and drummer Paolo Sfeci were also at Aerodrom. It is an interesting fact that [[Jura Stublić]] wanted to become the singer of the Aerodrom, but Pađen did not accept him into the band because of his deep voice.
[[File:Jurica Padjen Aerodrom Crikvenica 31072013 2 roberta f.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Pađen performing with Aerodrom in [[Crikvenica]] in 2013]]
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Pađen formed Aerodrom in 1978 with vocalist Zlatan Živković, bass guitarist Remo Krstanović Cartagine, drummer Paolo Sfeci and keyboardist Mladen Krajnik.<ref name="janjatović9"/> During the band's career, Pađen has been the group's principal songwriter.<ref name="janjatović9"/> Initially, Aerodrom performed progressive rock, their 1979 debut ''Kad misli mi vrludaju'' bringing them attention of the public and the media.<ref name="janjatović9"/> With the 1981 album ''Tango Bango'', the group turned towards simpler, [[New wave music|new wave]]-influenced sound, scoring several hits.<ref name="janjatović9"/> After the album release, Živković left the band and the vocal duties were taken over by Pađen.<ref name="janjatović9"/> Aerodrom's third studio album ''[[Obične ljubavne pjesme]]'', released in 1983, was their biggest commercial success.<ref name="janjatović9"/> Following ''Obične ljubavne pesme'' promotional tour, the band went on hiatus due to Pađen's mandatory stint in the Yugoslav army.<ref name="janjatović9"/> Upon his return from the army in 1984, him and Cartagine joined [[Azra]] for the spring tour, and then reformed Aerodrom with drummer Nenad Smoljanović.<ref name="janjatović9"/> The band released two more successful pop rock-oriented albums, the last one recorded in the lineup featuring Pađen on guitar and vocals, Cartagine on bass guitar and Živković—who had returned to the band in 1986—on vocals and drums.<ref name="janjatović9"/> The group disbanded in 1987, Pađen continuing his career as guitarist in [[Azra]].<ref name="janjatović9"/>


===Azra (1987–1990)===
The first big performance of Aerodrom was in [[Novi Sad]] at the BOOM festival, in December 1978, and they also performed at the big concert of Bijelo dugme in [[Belgrade]].
Pađen peformed with Azra for the first time in the spring of 1984, when him and Aerodrom bass guitarist Remo Krstanović Cartagine were invited by Azra leader [[Branimir Štulić|Branimir "Johnny" Štulić]] to join the band as touring muicians for the group's spring tour.<ref name="janjatović9"/> After Aerodrom disbanded in 1987, Pađen joined Azra as a full-time member.<ref name="janjatović9"/> With Azra he recorded the 1987 studio album ''Između krajnosti'' (''Between Extremes'') and the 1988 live album ''Zadovoljština'' (''Satisfaction''), also participating in the recording of Branimir Štulić's solo albums ''Balkanska rapsodija'' (''Balkan Rhapsody'', 1989) and ''Balegari ne vjeruju sreći'' (''[[Dung beetle|Dung Beetles]] Don't Believe in Luck'', 1989).<ref name="janjatović9"/> Pađen performed with Azra until the band's last concert, held on 15 August 1990 at [[Hvar]].<ref name="janjatović9"/>


===Pađen Band (1993–2000)===
== Personal life ==
In 1993, he formed his Pađen Band, the group releasing their debut ''Hamburger City'' during the same year.<ref name="janjatović9"/> The album brought the hit song "Što si u kavu stavila" ("What Did You Put in My Coffee"), featuring a [[musical quotation]] from "[[Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood]]".<ref name="janjatović9"/> The 1995 album ''Slatka mala stvar'' (''Cute Little Thing'') by the band featured the song "Goli prick" ("Naked Prick"), criticizing Branimir Štulić's lack of reaction to [[Croatian War of Independence]].<ref name="janjatović9"/> Pađen Band's last studio album, the 1997 ''Izbrisani grafiti'' (''Erased Graffiti''), brought the hits "Otkazani let" ("Cancelled Flight") and "Nevolja" ("Trouble").<ref name="janjatović9"/> The song "Samo da me draga ne ostavi" ("I Only Hope My Darling Won't Leave Me") from the album would receive large attention in 2020, with [[Croatian Composers' Society]] issuing a statement about "striking resemblance" between the song and [[Paul McCartney]]'s 2018 song "[[Egypt Station|Confidante]]" and speculations about Pađen suing McCartney appearing in Croatian media.<ref name="janjatović10">{{cite book|last=Janjatović|first=Petar|title=Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023|year=2024|publisher=self-released / Makart|location=Belgrade|page=10}}</ref> Pađen Band's last release was the 2000 compilation album ''Retro 16''.<ref name="janjatović9"/>
Jurica Pađen is married to Ana Šuto, who is also a musician - she sings and plays guitar and piano. Ana is originally from Zmijavec, a small town in the Imotski region, and is a former singer of the group ''Ana i dva guna''. She graduated in economics and enrolled in the study of theater studies. She and Jurica met and became close in 2004 during the recording of his album ''Žicanje''. When talking about his wife, Padjen often points out that the most important thing for her is that he can trust her, and that he "at first" realized that she would be a good wife and mother. They have been married since 2005 and have a son Vito and a daughter Mila. From a previous relationship, Jurica now has an adult daughter, Tara.


===Aerodrom reunion (2000–present)===
Although Pađen enjoyed the status of an eternal bachelor for a long time, he fell in love with his wife Ana so much that he dedicated the song ''Dovela si me u red'' to her. He dedicated the song ''Mila moja'' to his daughter Mila, and Mila also acted in the video.
Aerodrom reunited in 2000, featuring three original members, Pađen on guitar and vocals, Zlatan Živković on drums, Mladen Krajnik on keyboards, with addition of Tomislav Šojat on bass guitar.<ref name="janjatović9-10">{{cite book|last=Janjatović|first=Petar|title=Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023|year=2024|publisher=self-released / Makart|location=Belgrade|page=9-10}}</ref> The band released their comeback album ''Na travi'' (''On the Grass'') in 2001, releasing three more studio albums since.<ref name="janjatović10"/> The 2007 album ''[[Rock @ Roll]]'' was the band's first release to feature Pađen as the sole remaining original member.<ref name="janjatović10"/> Since its release the group has been performing under the name Jurica Pađen & Aerodrom. In 2009, the band released their first live album, ''[[Hitovi i legende]]'' (''Hits and Legends''). The album was recorded on Jurica Pađen & Aerodrom concert in [[Tvornica kulture]] club in Zagreb held on 13 December 2008.<ref name="janjatović10"/>

===4 Asa (2003–2004)===
Simultaneously with his work with reunited Aerodrom, Pađen formed the supergorup [[4 asa|4 Aces]] (''4 Aces'') with former [[Srebrna Krila]] vocalist and solo artist [[Vlado Kalember]], former [[Divlje Jagode]] and [[Bijelo Dugme]] vocalist and solo artist [[Alen Islamović]] and [[Novi Fosili]] keyboardist and vocalist [[Rajko Dujmić]], performing new versions of the band members' old songs.<ref name="janjatović10"/> With the group, Pađen recorded studio albums ''Ljubavna priča iz Dubrovnika'' (''Love Story from [[Dubrovnik]]'', 2003) and ''Nakon svih ovih godina'' (''After All These Years'', 2004), and the double live album ''Live Zagreb 03. 03. 2003.''.<ref name="janjatović10"/> The [[DVD]] ''4 Asa Live'', released in 2003, featured the recording of their performance at Zagreb's [[Šalata]].<ref name="janjatović10"/>

===Solo albums===
Simultaneously with his work with reunited Aerodrom and with 4 Asa, Pađen has recorded two solo albums. In 2003, he released the album ''[[Žicanje]]'' (''Wiring''), featuring his instrumentals inspired by 1960s music, with Aerodrom bass guitarist Tomislav Šojat and the band's former bass guitarist Remo Krstanović Cartagine taking part in the recording.<ref name="janjatović10"/> The album also featured Pađen's future wife Ana Šuto on keyboards and [[Nikša Bratoš]] on guitar.<ref name="janjatović10"/> The album was awarded with [[Fender (company)|Fender]] Award for the Best Croatian Instrumental Album.<ref name="janjatović10"/> In 2013, Pađen released the solo album ''[[All Stars (Jurica Pađen album)|All Stars]]'', featuring instrumental tracks he recorded with Branimir Štulić, Husein Hasanefendić, Nikša Bratoš, [[Massimo Savić]], [[Vedran Božić]], [[Neno Belan]] and [[Zele Lipovača]].<ref name="janjatović10"/>

===Other activties===
In 1991, at the time of the Croatian War, Pađen recorded the song "Tko to tamo gine" ("Who's That Dying Over There") for the various artists album ''Moja domovina'' (''My Homeland''), and a cover of Azra's "Balkan" entitled "Papan" (the title being a slang for an immature boy) for the various artists album ''[[Rock za Hrvatsku]]'' (''Rock for Croatia'').<ref name="janjatović9"/> During war years, Pađen joined Croatian musicians who performed for Croatian troops.<ref name="janjatović9"/>

===Personal life===
Jurica Pađen is married to singer and pianist Ana Šuto, a former singer of the group Ana i Dva Guna (''Ana and Two Goons''). The two met during the recording of Pađen's album ''Žicanje''. They have been married since 2005 and have two children, son Vito and a daughter Mila. From a previous relationship, Jurica has one child, daughter Tara.

==Legacy==
In 2000, Aerodrom song "Fratello" was polled No.87 on the [[Rock Express Top 100 Yugoslav Rock Songs of All Times]] list.<ref name="rockexpress27">{{cite journal|title=100 najboljih pesama svih vremena YU rocka|journal=Rock Express|location=Belgrade|issue=25|language=sr}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Grupa 220===
===With Grupa 220===
====Studio albums====
*1975 - ''Slike''
*''Slike'' (1975)


===[[Parni Valjak|Parni valjak]]===
===With Parni Valjak===
====Studio albums====
*1976 - ''Dođite na show!''
*''Dođite na show!'' (1976)
*1977 - ''Glavom kroz zid''
*''Glavom kroz zid'' (1977)


===[[Aerodrom (band)|Aerodrom]]===
===With Aerodrom===
====Studio albums====
*1979 - ''[[Kad misli mi vrludaju]]''
*''Kad misli mi vrludaju'' (1979)
*1981 - ''[[Tango Bango]]''
*''Tango bango'' (1981)
*1982 - ''[[Obične ljubavne pjesme]]''
*1984 - ''[[Dukat i pribadače]]''
*''[[Obične ljubavne pjesme]]'' (1982)
*1986 - ''[[Trojica u mraku]]''
*''[[Dukat i pribadače]]'' (1984)
*1996 - ''[[Flash Back 1979-1986]]''
*''[[Trojica u mraku]]'' (1986)
*2001 - ''[[Na travi]]''
*''Na travi'' (2001)
*2007 - ''[[Rock @ Roll]]''
*''[[Rock @ Roll]]'' (2007)
*''[[Taktika noja]]'' (2012)
*2008 - ''[[The Ultimate Collection (Aerodrom album)|The Ultimate Collection]]''
*2009 - ''[[Hitovi i legende]]''
*''[[Dnevni rituali]]'' (2019)
*2012 - ''[[Taktika noja]]''
*2018 - ''[[The Original Album Collection (Aerodrom album)|The Original Album Collection]]''
*2019 - ''[[Dnevni rituali]]''


===Azra===
====Live albums====
*1987 - ''[[Između krajnosti]]''
*''[[Hitovi i legende]]'' (2009)
*1988 - ''[[Zadovoljština]]''


====Compilations====
===Branimir "Johnny" Štulić===
*''[[Flash Back 1979-1986]]'' (1996)
*1989 - ''Balkanska rapsodija''
*''[[The Ultimate Collection (Aerodrom album)|The Ultimate Collection]]'' (2008)
*1990 - ''Balegari ne vjeruju sreći''
*''Greatest Hits'' (2020)


===Pađen Band===
===With Azra===
====Studio albums====
*1993 - ''[[Hamburger city]]''
*''Između krajnosti'' (1987)
*1995 - ''[[Slatka mala stvar]]''
*''Zadovoljština'' (1988)
*1997 - ''[[Izbrisani grafiti]]''

*2000 - ''[[Retro 16]]''
===With Branimir "Johnny" Štulić===
====Studio albums====
*''Balkanska rapsodija'' (1989)
*''Balegari ne vjeruju sreći'' (1990)

===With Pađen Band===
====Studio albums====
*''Hamburger City'' (1993)
*''Slatka mala stvar'' (1995)
*''Izbrisani grafiti'' (1997)

====Compilations====
*''Retro 16'' (2000)


===4 Asa===
===4 Asa===
===Studio albums===
*2003 - Live
*2003 - Priče iz Dubrovnika
*''Ljubavna priča iz Dubrovnika'' (2003)
*2004 - Nakon svih ovih godina
*''Nakon svih ovih godina'' (2004)
====Live albums====
*''Live Zagreb 03. 03. 2003.'' (2003)


===Solo===
===Solo===
====Studio albums====
*2005 - ''[[Žicanje]]''
*2014 - ''[[All Stars (Jurica Pađen album)|All Stars]]''
*''[[Žicanje]]'' (2005)
*''[[All Stars (Jurica Pađen album)|All Stars]]'' (2014)


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.diskografija.com/umjetnik/jurica-paden.htm Jurica Pađen discography]
*[https://www.discogs.com/artist/643986-Jurica-Pa%C4%91en Jurica Pađen] at [[Discogs]]


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Jurica Pađen
Jurica Pađen in 2013
Jurica Pađen in 2013
Background information
Born (1955-02-03) 3 February 1955 (age 69)
Zagreb, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia
Genres
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1974–present
LabelsJugoton, Croatia Records, Menart

Jurica Pađen (born 3 February 1955) is a Croatian and Yugoslav rock musician, known as the frontman and leader of Aerodrom and Pađen Band, as well as guitarist for the bands Grupa 220, Parni Valjak and Azra and a member of the supergroup 4 Asa.

Pađen started his career as a teenager, playing guitar in several Zagreb bands. In 1972, he became a member of the popular band Grupa 220, appearing on the group's second (and last) studio album. After Grupa 220 disbanded in 1975, Pađen and another former Grupa 220 member, Husein Hasanefendić "Hus", formed Parni Valjak. With Parni Valjak, Pađen recorded two studio albums, before leaving the group to form his own band, Aerodrom. Pađen was initially the guitarist and principal songwriter for Aerodrom, taking over the vocal duties with the departure of the band's original vocalist Zlatan Živković in 1982. Initially a progressive rock band, Aerodrom achieved nationwide popularity during the 1980s with their pop rock hits, disbanding in 1987. After Aerodrom ended their activity, Pađen joined the popular band Azra as a guitarist, recording a studio and a live album with the group, also taking part in the recording of Azra leader Branimir "Johnny" Štulić's two solo albums. During the 1990s, he fronted his Pađen Band, recording three studio albums with the group. He reunited Aerodrom in 2000, the band recording five studio albums and a live album since. Simultaneously with his work with reunited Aerodrom, he performed with the supergroup 4 Asa, comprising of Vlado Kalember, Alen Islamović, Rajko Dujmić and himself, and recorded two solo albums of instrumental music.

Biography

Early life and early career

Pađen was born in Zagreb on 3 February 1955.[1] He grew up listening to The Beatles, their music encouraging him to enroll in a music school. He played classical guitar, and after graduating from lower music school, started composing his first rock and roll songs.

He started performing at the age of 15, as the guitarist for Zoo Band, later performing with the bands Spectrum and Hobo.[1]

Grupa 220 (1972–1975)

In 1972, Pađen joined popular band Grupa 220, at the time comprising of vocalist Drago Mlinarec, guitarist Husein Hasanefendić "Hus", drummer Ivan "Piko" Stančić, and bass guitarist Nenad Zubak.[1] With the group, Pađen recorded their second and last studio album Slike (Images), released in 1975.[1] The group disbanded soon after the album release.[1]

Parni Valjak (1975–1978)

After Grupa 220 disbanded, Pađen and Hasanefendić formed Parni Valjak with vocalist Aki Rahimovski, bass guitarist Zlatko Miksić "Fuma" and drummer Srećko Antonioli.[1] With Parni Valjak, Pađen recorded two studio albums, the band's 1976 debut Dođite na show! (Come to the Show!) and the 1977 album Glavom kroz zid (Head Against the Wall), debuting as a songwriter on Dođite na show!.[2] In 1978, both Hasanefendić and Rahimovski were drafted to serve their mandatory stints in the Yugoslav People's Army, Parni Valjak going on hiatus and Pađen deciding to form a new band.[2]

Aerodrom (1978–1987)

Pađen performing with Aerodrom in Crikvenica in 2013
Main article: Aerodrom (band)

Pađen formed Aerodrom in 1978 with vocalist Zlatan Živković, bass guitarist Remo Krstanović Cartagine, drummer Paolo Sfeci and keyboardist Mladen Krajnik.[1] During the band's career, Pađen has been the group's principal songwriter.[1] Initially, Aerodrom performed progressive rock, their 1979 debut Kad misli mi vrludaju bringing them attention of the public and the media.[1] With the 1981 album Tango Bango, the group turned towards simpler, new wave-influenced sound, scoring several hits.[1] After the album release, Živković left the band and the vocal duties were taken over by Pađen.[1] Aerodrom's third studio album Obične ljubavne pjesme, released in 1983, was their biggest commercial success.[1] Following Obične ljubavne pesme promotional tour, the band went on hiatus due to Pađen's mandatory stint in the Yugoslav army.[1] Upon his return from the army in 1984, him and Cartagine joined Azra for the spring tour, and then reformed Aerodrom with drummer Nenad Smoljanović.[1] The band released two more successful pop rock-oriented albums, the last one recorded in the lineup featuring Pađen on guitar and vocals, Cartagine on bass guitar and Živković—who had returned to the band in 1986—on vocals and drums.[1] The group disbanded in 1987, Pađen continuing his career as guitarist in Azra.[1]

Azra (1987–1990)

Pađen peformed with Azra for the first time in the spring of 1984, when him and Aerodrom bass guitarist Remo Krstanović Cartagine were invited by Azra leader Branimir "Johnny" Štulić to join the band as touring muicians for the group's spring tour.[1] After Aerodrom disbanded in 1987, Pađen joined Azra as a full-time member.[1] With Azra he recorded the 1987 studio album Između krajnosti (Between Extremes) and the 1988 live album Zadovoljština (Satisfaction), also participating in the recording of Branimir Štulić's solo albums Balkanska rapsodija (Balkan Rhapsody, 1989) and Balegari ne vjeruju sreći (Dung Beetles Don't Believe in Luck, 1989).[1] Pađen performed with Azra until the band's last concert, held on 15 August 1990 at Hvar.[1]

Pađen Band (1993–2000)

In 1993, he formed his Pađen Band, the group releasing their debut Hamburger City during the same year.[1] The album brought the hit song "Što si u kavu stavila" ("What Did You Put in My Coffee"), featuring a musical quotation from "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood".[1] The 1995 album Slatka mala stvar (Cute Little Thing) by the band featured the song "Goli prick" ("Naked Prick"), criticizing Branimir Štulić's lack of reaction to Croatian War of Independence.[1] Pađen Band's last studio album, the 1997 Izbrisani grafiti (Erased Graffiti), brought the hits "Otkazani let" ("Cancelled Flight") and "Nevolja" ("Trouble").[1] The song "Samo da me draga ne ostavi" ("I Only Hope My Darling Won't Leave Me") from the album would receive large attention in 2020, with Croatian Composers' Society issuing a statement about "striking resemblance" between the song and Paul McCartney's 2018 song "Confidante" and speculations about Pađen suing McCartney appearing in Croatian media.[3] Pađen Band's last release was the 2000 compilation album Retro 16.[1]

Aerodrom reunion (2000–present)

Aerodrom reunited in 2000, featuring three original members, Pađen on guitar and vocals, Zlatan Živković on drums, Mladen Krajnik on keyboards, with addition of Tomislav Šojat on bass guitar.[4] The band released their comeback album Na travi (On the Grass) in 2001, releasing three more studio albums since.[3] The 2007 album Rock @ Roll was the band's first release to feature Pađen as the sole remaining original member.[3] Since its release the group has been performing under the name Jurica Pađen & Aerodrom. In 2009, the band released their first live album, Hitovi i legende (Hits and Legends). The album was recorded on Jurica Pađen & Aerodrom concert in Tvornica kulture club in Zagreb held on 13 December 2008.[3]

4 Asa (2003–2004)

Simultaneously with his work with reunited Aerodrom, Pađen formed the supergorup 4 Aces (4 Aces) with former Srebrna Krila vocalist and solo artist Vlado Kalember, former Divlje Jagode and Bijelo Dugme vocalist and solo artist Alen Islamović and Novi Fosili keyboardist and vocalist Rajko Dujmić, performing new versions of the band members' old songs.[3] With the group, Pađen recorded studio albums Ljubavna priča iz Dubrovnika (Love Story from Dubrovnik, 2003) and Nakon svih ovih godina (After All These Years, 2004), and the double live album Live Zagreb 03. 03. 2003..[3] The DVD 4 Asa Live, released in 2003, featured the recording of their performance at Zagreb's Šalata.[3]

Solo albums

Simultaneously with his work with reunited Aerodrom and with 4 Asa, Pađen has recorded two solo albums. In 2003, he released the album Žicanje (Wiring), featuring his instrumentals inspired by 1960s music, with Aerodrom bass guitarist Tomislav Šojat and the band's former bass guitarist Remo Krstanović Cartagine taking part in the recording.[3] The album also featured Pađen's future wife Ana Šuto on keyboards and Nikša Bratoš on guitar.[3] The album was awarded with Fender Award for the Best Croatian Instrumental Album.[3] In 2013, Pađen released the solo album All Stars, featuring instrumental tracks he recorded with Branimir Štulić, Husein Hasanefendić, Nikša Bratoš, Massimo Savić, Vedran Božić, Neno Belan and Zele Lipovača.[3]

Other activties

In 1991, at the time of the Croatian War, Pađen recorded the song "Tko to tamo gine" ("Who's That Dying Over There") for the various artists album Moja domovina (My Homeland), and a cover of Azra's "Balkan" entitled "Papan" (the title being a slang for an immature boy) for the various artists album Rock za Hrvatsku (Rock for Croatia).[1] During war years, Pađen joined Croatian musicians who performed for Croatian troops.[1]

Personal life

Jurica Pađen is married to singer and pianist Ana Šuto, a former singer of the group Ana i Dva Guna (Ana and Two Goons). The two met during the recording of Pađen's album Žicanje. They have been married since 2005 and have two children, son Vito and a daughter Mila. From a previous relationship, Jurica has one child, daughter Tara.

Legacy

In 2000, Aerodrom song "Fratello" was polled No.87 on the Rock Express Top 100 Yugoslav Rock Songs of All Times list.[5]

Discography

With Grupa 220

Studio albums

  • Slike (1975)

With Parni Valjak

Studio albums

  • Dođite na show! (1976)
  • Glavom kroz zid (1977)

With Aerodrom

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilations

With Azra

Studio albums

  • Između krajnosti (1987)
  • Zadovoljština (1988)

With Branimir "Johnny" Štulić

Studio albums

  • Balkanska rapsodija (1989)
  • Balegari ne vjeruju sreći (1990)

With Pađen Band

Studio albums

  • Hamburger City (1993)
  • Slatka mala stvar (1995)
  • Izbrisani grafiti (1997)

Compilations

  • Retro 16 (2000)

4 Asa

Studio albums

  • Ljubavna priča iz Dubrovnika (2003)
  • Nakon svih ovih godina (2004)

Live albums

  • Live Zagreb 03. 03. 2003. (2003)

Solo

Studio albums

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa Janjatović, Petar (2024). Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023. Belgrade: self-released / Makart. p. 9.
  2. ^ a b Janjatović, Petar (2024). Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960-2023. Belgrade: self-released / Makart. p. 223.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Janjatović, Petar (2024). Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023. Belgrade: self-released / Makart. p. 10.
  4. ^ Janjatović, Petar (2024). Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023. Belgrade: self-released / Makart. p. 9-10.
  5. ^ "100 najboljih pesama svih vremena YU rocka". Rock Express (in Serbian) (25). Belgrade.
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