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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Gordi
| name = Gordi
| image = Gordi band.jpg
| image = Gordi band.jpg
| caption = The 1981-1984 Gordi lienup, from left to right: Slobodan Svrdlan, [[Zlatko Manojlović]], Čedomir Petrović
| caption = The 1981-1984 Gordi lineup, from left to right: Slobodan Svrdlan, [[Zlatko Manojlović]], Čedomir Petrović
| image_size =
| image_size =
| alias =
| alias =
| origin = [[Belgrade]], [[SR Serbia]], [[SFR Yugoslavia]]
| origin = [[Belgrade]], [[Serbia]]
| genre = {{flatlist|
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Progressive rock]]
* [[Progressive rock]]
* [[hard rock]]
* [[hard rock]]
* [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]}}
* [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]}}
| years_active = 1977–1984
| years_active = {{flatlist|
* 1977-1984
⚫
| label = [[ZKP RTLJ]], [[PGP-RTB]], [[Jugoton]], [[Rock Express Records]]
* 2024}}
⚫
| associated_acts = [[Džentlmeni]], [[Dah (band)|Dah]], [[Dogovor iz 1804.]], Bicikl, [[Siluete]], [[Warriors (band)|Warriors]], Lost City, [[Gene Loves Jezebel|Michael Aston's Gene Loves Jezebel]]
⚫
| label = [[ZKP RTLJ]], [[PGP-RTB]], [[Jugoton]], [[Rock Express Records]], [[Croatia Records]]
| current_members =
⚫
| associated_acts = [[Džentlmeni]], [[Dah (band)|Dah]], [[Dogovor iz 1804.]], Bicikl, [[Siluete]], [[Warriors (band)|Warriors]], Lost City, [[Gene Loves Jezebel|Michael Aston's Gene Loves Jezebel]]
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| past_members = [[Zlatko Manojlović]]<br/>Goran Manojlović<br/>Stevan Milutinović<br/>Dragan Janković<br/>Zdenko Pomper<br/>Slobodan Svrdlan<br/>Čedomir Petrović
| website = [https://gordi3.com/ gordi3.com]
| current_members = [[Zlatko Manojlović]]<br/>Todor Manojlović<br/>Marko Terlević<br/>Dalibor Marinković<br/>Berislav Blažević
⚫
| past_members = Goran Manojlović<br/>Stevan Milutinović<br/>Dragan Janković<br/>Zdenko Pomper<br/>Slobodan Svrdlan<br/>Čedomir Petrović
}}
}}
'''Gordi''' ({{lang-sr-Cyrl|Горди}}; trans. ''The Proud Ones'') were a [[SFRY|Yugoslav]] [[rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Belgrade]] in 1977.
'''Gordi''' ({{lang-sr-Cyrl|Горди}}; trans. ''The Proud Ones'') is a [[Serbia]]n and [[SFRY|Yugoslav]] [[rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Belgrade]] in 1977.


The band was formed by guitarist and vocalist [[Zlatko Manojlović]], former leader of the [[progressive rock]] band [[Dah (band)|Dah]]. Initially the band's works were progressive/[[hard rock]]-oriented. However, with their fourth studio album, ''[[Pakleni trio]]'' (1981), the band turned towards [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]. The band released one more heavy metal album, ''[[Kraljica smrti]]'' (1982), disbanding two years after the release. After Gordi ended their activity, Manojlović started a successful career as a solo artist. In the post-Yugoslav countries Gordi are generally most remembered for their heavy metal works and their last two releases are often considered milestones on the Yugoslav heavy metal scene.<ref name="balkanuk1">{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120730145700/http://www.balkanuk.com/vremeplov.php?id=43/ Gordi at]}}. Balkanuk.com. Retrieved 1 January 2012.</ref><ref name="popboks1">[http://www.popboks.com/tekst.php?ID=7240/ Pejović N., "Teškometalni Ikar protiv gravitacije"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110729142639/http://www.popboks.com/tekst.php?ID=7240%2F |date=29 July 2011 }}</ref><ref name="Rok Mašina: Na ponoru svetlosti">{{cite web |url=http://www.balkanrock.com/index.php/vesti/kolumne-i-clanci/5582-rok-maina-na-ponoru-svetlosti |title=Kostić P., "Rok Mašina: Na ponoru svetlosti" |publisher=Balkanrock.com |accessdate=2012-03-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413174759/http://www.balkanrock.com/index.php/vesti/kolumne-i-clanci/5582-rok-maina-na-ponoru-svetlosti |archivedate=13 April 2012 }}</ref>
The band was formed by guitarist and vocalist [[Zlatko Manojlović]], former leader of the [[progressive rock]] band [[Dah (band)|Dah]]. Initially, the band's works were progressive/[[hard rock]]-oriented. However, with their fourth studio album, ''[[Pakleni trio]]'' (1981), the band turned towards [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]. The band released one more heavy metal album, ''[[Kraljica smrti]]'' (1982), disbanding two years after the release. After Gordi ended their activity, Manojlović started a successful career as a solo artist. In 2024, Manojlović reformed Gordi with a group of younger musicians, the new lineup releasing the group's comeback, hard rock-oriented album ''[[Fenix (Gordi album)|Fenix]]''. In the post-Yugoslav countries, Gordi are generally best known for their heavy metal works, and their fourth and fifth studio album are often considered milestones on the Yugoslav heavy metal scene.<ref name="popboks1">[http://www.popboks.com/tekst.php?ID=7240/ Pejović N., "Teškometalni Ikar protiv gravitacije"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110729142639/http://www.popboks.com/tekst.php?ID=7240%2F |date=29 July 2011 }}</ref><ref name="Rok Mašina: Na ponoru svetlosti">{{cite web |url=http://www.balkanrock.com/index.php/vesti/kolumne-i-clanci/5582-rok-maina-na-ponoru-svetlosti |title=Kostić P., "Rok Mašina: Na ponoru svetlosti" |publisher=Balkanrock.com |accessdate=2012-03-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413174759/http://www.balkanrock.com/index.php/vesti/kolumne-i-clanci/5582-rok-maina-na-ponoru-svetlosti |archivedate=13 April 2012 }}</ref><ref name="balkanuk1">{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120730145700/http://www.balkanuk.com/vremeplov.php?id=43/ Gordi biography at]}}. Balkanuk.com. Retrieved 1 January 2012.</ref>


==History==
==History==
===1977–1984===
===1977–1984===
The band was formed in November 1977 by former [[Džentlmeni]], Fleš and [[Dah (band)|Dah]] member [[Zlatko Manojlović]] after his return from his mandatory stint in the [[Yugoslav People's Army]].<ref name="janjatović90">{{cite book|last=Janjatović|first=Petar|title= EX YU ROCK enciklopedija 1960–2006|year=2007|publisher=self-released|location=Belgrade|page=90}}</ref> The band's first lineup consisted of Zlatko Manojlović (guitar, vocals), Zlatko's brother Goran Manojlović (a former Dah member, keyboards), Stevan "Steva" Milutinović (a former [[Dogovor iz 1804.]], Moira and Dah member, drums) and Dragan Janković (a former Buket Mojih Prijatelja member, bass guitar).<ref name="janjatović90"/> After Zdenko Pomper (a former Dah member) replaced Janković on bass guitar, the band released its debut album ''[[Čovek]]'' (''A Man'') in 1978, through [[ZKP RTLJ]].<ref name="janjatović91">{{cite book|last=Janjatović|first=Petar|title= EX YU ROCK enciklopedija 1960–2006|year=2007|publisher=self-released|location=Belgrade|page=91}}</ref> Album featured the song "Misli" ("Thoughts"), which was previously released as the B-side of the single "Žeđ" ("Thirst"), the last single released by Dah.<ref name="balkanuk1"/> The lyrics for the song "Odlazim u noć" ("I'm Leaving into the Night") were written by Predrag Vuković, percussionist of the band [[Igra Staklenih Perli]].<ref>*[https://www.discogs.com/release/1139364-Gordi-%C4%8Covek ''Čovek at Discogs'']</ref>
The band was formed in November 1977, by former [[Džentlmeni]], Fleš and [[Dah (band)|Dah]] member [[Zlatko Manojlović]] after his return from his mandatory stint in the [[Yugoslav People's Army]].<ref name="janjatović117">{{cite book|last=Janjatović|first=Petar|title=Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023|year=2024|publisher=self-released / Makart|location=Belgrade|page=117}}</ref> The band's first lineup consisted of Zlatko Manojlović (guitar, vocals), Zlatko's brother Goran Manojlović (a former Dah member, keyboards), Stevan "Steva" Milutinović (a former [[Dogovor iz 1804.]], Moira and Dah member, drums) and Dragan Janković (a former Buket Mojih Prijatelja member, bass guitar).<ref name="janjatović117"/> After Zdenko Pomper (a former Dah member) replaced Janković on bass guitar, the band released its debut album ''[[Čovek]]'' (''Man'') in 1978, through [[ZKP RTLJ]].<ref name="janjatović118">{{cite book|last=Janjatović|first=Petar|title=Ex YU rock enciklopedija|year=2024|publisher=self-released / Makart|location=Belgrade|page=118}}</ref> The album featured [[progressive rock]] sound similar to the one of Manojlović's previous band, Dah.<ref name="janjatović118"/> The album featured the song "Misli" ("Thoughts"), which was previously released as the B-side of the single "Žeđ" ("Thirst"), the last single released by Dah.<ref name="janjatović118"/> The lyrics for the song "Odlazim u noć" ("I'm Leaving into the Night") were written by Predrag Vuković, percussionist of the band [[Igra Staklenih Perli]].<ref>[https://www.discogs.com/release/1139364-Gordi-%C4%8Covek ''Čovek at Discogs'']</ref>


Soon after the release of the debut album, Pomper was replaced by Slobodan Svrdlan, with whom Gordi released their second studio album, ''[[Gordi 2]]''. The album was released in 1979 through [[PGP-RTB]].<ref name="janjatović91"/> While the band's first album was mainly progressive rock-oriented, ''Gordi 2'' featured more [[hard rock]] elements.<ref name="balkanuk1"/> In 1980 Zlatko Manojlović released his first solo album ''Zlatko i njegove gitare'' (''Zlatko and His Guitars''), and in 1981 the band released their third studio album, ''[[Gordi 3]]'', through PGP-RTB.<ref name="janjatović91"/> The album featured a new drummer, Čedomir Petrović "Čeda" (a former Bicikl and [[Siluete]] member).<ref name="balkanuk1"/> Although generally progressive/hard rock-oriented, ''Gordi 3'' also featured some [[Pop music|pop]] music elements.<ref name="balkanuk1"/> The closing track on the album, instrumental "Uspavanka" ("Lullaby"), was dedicated to Zlatko Manojlović's son Miloš.<ref>[https://www.discogs.com/release/1179657-Gordi-Gordi-2 ''Gordi 2'' at Discogs]</ref> During the same year Gordi performed as the opening band on [[Ian Gillan Band]] concert in Belgrade [[Pionir Hall]].<ref name="janjatović91"/>
Soon after the release of the debut album, Pomper left the band<ref name="janjatović118"/> (several years later he would tragically lose his life in a [[Street fighting|street fight]]).<ref name="janjatović69">{{cite book|last=Janjatović|first=Petar|title=Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023|year=2024|publisher=self-released / Makart|location=Belgrade|page=69}}</ref> He was replaced by Slobodan Svrdlan, with whom Gordi released their second studio album, ''[[Gordi 2]]''.<ref name="janjatović118"/> The album was released in 1979, through [[PGP-RTB]].<ref name="janjatović118"/> While the band's first album was mainly progressive rock-oriented, ''Gordi 2'' featured more [[hard rock]] elements,<ref name="balkanuk1"/> with the songs "Ovog leta idem na more" ("I'm Going to the Seaside This Summer") and "Baci tu cigaru" ("Throw Away That Cigar") receiving most radio play in Yugoslavia.<ref name="janjatović118"/> During the same year, the band won first place on an international rock festival in [[Poznań]], [[Poland]].<ref name="janjatović118"/> In 1980, Zlatko Manojlović released his first solo album ''Zlatko i njegove gitare'' (''Zlatko and His Guitars''), and in 1981 the band released their third studio album, ''[[Gordi 3]]'', through PGP-RTB, with the songs "Haos u radio mreži" ("Chaos in Radio Network") and "Stari as" ("Old Ace") receiving most radio play.<ref name="janjatović118"/> The album featured a new drummer, Čedomir Petrović "Čeda" (a former Bicikl and [[Siluete]] member).<ref name="janjatović118"/> Although generally progressive/hard rock-oriented, ''Gordi 3'' also featured some [[Pop music|pop]] music elements.<ref name="balkanuk1"/> The closing track on the album, instrumental "Uspavanka" ("Lullaby"), was dedicated to Zlatko Manojlović's son Miloš.<ref>[https://www.discogs.com/release/1179657-Gordi-Gordi-2 ''Gordi 2'' at Discogs]</ref> During the same year, Gordi performed as the opening band on [[Ian Gillan Band]] concert in Belgrade's [[Pionir Hall]].<ref name="janjatović118"/>


In 1981, Gordi became a [[power trio]], after Goran Manojlović left the band.<ref name="balkanuk1"/> The band signed for [[Jugoton]] and released the album ''[[Pakleni trio]]'' (''Hell Trio''), which marked their shift towards [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]].<ref name="balkanuk1"/><ref name="popboks1"/> In 1982, the band released their second heavy metal-oriented album, ''[[Kraljica smrti]]'' (''Queen of Death''), however, they failed to sustain their popularity and disbanded two years after the album release.<ref name="balkanuk1"/>
In 1981, Gordi became a [[power trio]], after Goran Manojlović left the band.<ref name="balkanuk1"/> The band signed for [[Jugoton]] and released the album ''[[Pakleni trio]]'' (''Hell Trio''), which marked their shift towards [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]].<ref name="popboks1"/> In 1982, the band released their second heavy metal-oriented album, ''[[Kraljica smrti]]'' (''Queen of Death''), however, they failed to maintain their popularity and disbanded two years after the album release.<ref name="balkanuk1"/>


===Post breakup===
===Post breakup===
Manojlović dedicated himself to his solo career.<ref name="janjatović91"/> Svrdlan became a member of the heavy metal band [[Warriors (band)|Ratnici]], releasing two albums with them. In 1983, he played bass guitar on [[U Škripcu]] album ''O je!''.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/U-Škripcu-O-Je/release/1040061 ''O je!'' at Discogs]</ref> In the early 1990s he moved to [[Los Angeles]], where he became a member of the band Lost City, recording the album ''Watching You'' (1993) with them.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Lost-City-Watching-You/release/2765788 ''Watching You'' at Discogs]</ref> In the late 1990s he was a member of the [[United Kingdom|British]] band [[Gene Loves Jezebel|Michael Aston's Gene Loves Jezebel]], appearing on their 1999 album ''Love Lies Bleeding''.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Michael-Astons-Gene-Loves-Jezebel-Love-Lies-Bleeding/release/528019 Love Lies Bleeding]. ;Discogs. Retrieved 1 January 2012.</ref> In 2005, he appeared as a guest on [[Generacija 5]] album ''Energija'' (''Energy''), playing bass guitar on five tracks.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Generacija-5-Energija/release/2259613 ''Energija'' at Discogs]</ref>
Manojlović dedicated himself to his solo career.<ref name="janjatović118"/> Svrdlan became a member of the heavy metal band [[Warriors (band)|Ratnici]], releasing two albums with them.<ref name="janjatović118"/> In 1983, he played bass guitar on [[U Škripcu]] album ''O je!''.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/U-Škripcu-O-Je/release/1040061 ''O je!'' at Discogs]</ref> In the early 1990s, he moved to [[Los Angeles]], where he became a member of the band Lost City, recording the album ''Watching You'' (1993) with them.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Lost-City-Watching-You/release/2765788 ''Watching You'' at Discogs]</ref> In the late 1990s, he was a member of the [[United Kingdom|British]] band [[Gene Loves Jezebel|Michael Aston's Gene Loves Jezebel]], appearing on their 1999 album, ''Love Lies Bleeding''.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Michael-Astons-Gene-Loves-Jezebel-Love-Lies-Bleeding/release/528019 Love Lies Bleeding]. ;Discogs. Retrieved 1 January 2012.</ref> For a period of time he played with the Los Angeles-based band Q.<ref name="janjatović118"/> In 2005, he appeared as a guest on [[Generacija 5]] album ''Energija'' (''Energy''), playing bass guitar on five tracks.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Generacija-5-Energija/release/2259613 ''Energija'' at Discogs]</ref>


In 1994 the song "Put do pakla" ("Road to Hell") was released on [[Komuna (company)|Komuna]] compilation album ''[[YU retROCKspektiva#Pakleni vozači: Jugoslovenski hard rock|Pakleni vozači: Jugoslovenski hard rock]]'' (''Hell Riders: Yugoslav Hard Rock''), which was a part of Komuna's ''[[YU retROCKspektiva]]'' (''YU RetROCKspective'') album series.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Various-Pakleni-Vozači/release/3174410 ''Pakleni vozači: Jugoslovenski hard rock'' at Discogs]</ref> In 2006 [[Rock Express Records]] reissued ''Pakleni trio'', featuring four videos as bonus material.<ref name="janjatović91"/> In 2007 the same record label rereleased ''Kraljica smrti'', featuring three videos as bonus material.<ref name="janjatović91"/>
In 1994, the song "Put do pakla" ("Road to Hell") was released on [[Komuna (company)|Komuna]] compilation album ''[[YU retROCKspektiva#Pakleni vozači: Jugoslovenski hard rock|Pakleni vozači: Jugoslovenski hard rock]]'' (''Hell Riders: Yugoslav Hard Rock''), which was a part of Komuna's ''[[YU retROCKspektiva]]'' (''YU RetROCKspective'') album series.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Various-Pakleni-Vozači/release/3174410 ''Pakleni vozači: Jugoslovenski hard rock'' at Discogs]</ref> In 2006, [[Rock Express Records]] reissued ''Pakleni trio'', featuring four videos as bonus material.<ref name="janjatović118"/> In 2007, the same record label re-released ''Kraljica smrti'', featuring three videos as bonus material.<ref name="janjatović118"/> In 2021, [[Croatia Records]] released a Zlatko Manojlović [[box set]] entitled ''Od Daha do Gordih'' (''From Dah to Gordi''), featuring reissues of ''Pakleni trio'' and ''Kraljica smrti''.<ref name="janjatović118"/>

===2024 reformation===
In 2024, Manojlović reformed Gordi. The new lineup featured, beside Zlatko Manojlović, his son Todor Manojlović (guitar, bass guitar), Marko Terlević (bass guitar), Dalibor "Dado" Marinković (drums), and Berislav "Bero" Blažević (keyboards), the latter two also being full-time members of [[Parni Valjak]].<ref name="telegraf">[https://www.telegraf.rs/pop-i-kultura/muzika/3890102-preslusao-sam-gordi-fenix-dobri-stari-gitarski-rok-croatia-records-2024 "Preslušao sam: Gordi - 'Fenix', dobri, stari, gitarski rok (Croatia Records 2024.)", Telegraf.rs]</ref> The new lineup recorded and released the group's comeback, mostly hard rock-oriented album ''[[Fenix (Gordi album)|Fenix]]'' through [[Croatia Records]].<ref name="rockomotiva">[https://rockomotiva.com/albumi/gordi-fenix/ "Gordi – Fenix", Rockomotiva]</ref> All the songs were authored by Manojlović.<ref name="rockomotiva"/>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*''[[Pakleni trio]]'' (1981)
*''[[Pakleni trio]]'' (1981)
*''[[Kraljica smrti]]'' (1982)
*''[[Kraljica smrti]]'' (1982)
*''[[Fenix (Gordi album)|Fenix]]'' (2024)


===Singles===
===Singles===
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://gordi3.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.discogs.com/artist/Gordi+(3) Gordi] at [[Discogs]]
*[http://www.discogs.com/artist/Gordi+(3) Gordi] at [[Discogs]]
*[http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Gordi/23818 Gordi] at [[Encyclopaedia Metallum]]
*[http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Gordi/23818 Gordi] at [[Encyclopaedia Metallum]]
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 1977]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1977]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1984]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1984]]
[[Category:Musical groups reestablished in 2024]]

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For the Australian musician, see Gordi (musician).

Gordi
The 1981-1984 Gordi lineup, from left to right: Slobodan Svrdlan, Zlatko Manojlović, Čedomir Petrović
The 1981-1984 Gordi lineup, from left to right: Slobodan Svrdlan, Zlatko Manojlović, Čedomir Petrović
Background information
OriginBelgrade, Serbia
Genres
Years active
  • 1977-1984
  • 2024
LabelsZKP RTLJ, PGP-RTB, Jugoton, Rock Express Records, Croatia Records
MembersZlatko Manojlović
Todor Manojlović
Marko Terlević
Dalibor Marinković
Berislav Blažević
Past membersGoran Manojlović
Stevan Milutinović
Dragan Janković
Zdenko Pomper
Slobodan Svrdlan
Čedomir Petrović
Websitegordi3.com

Gordi (Serbian Cyrillic: Горди; trans. The Proud Ones) is a Serbian and Yugoslav rock band formed in Belgrade in 1977.

The band was formed by guitarist and vocalist Zlatko Manojlović, former leader of the progressive rock band Dah. Initially, the band's works were progressive/hard rock-oriented. However, with their fourth studio album, Pakleni trio (1981), the band turned towards heavy metal. The band released one more heavy metal album, Kraljica smrti (1982), disbanding two years after the release. After Gordi ended their activity, Manojlović started a successful career as a solo artist. In 2024, Manojlović reformed Gordi with a group of younger musicians, the new lineup releasing the group's comeback, hard rock-oriented album Fenix. In the post-Yugoslav countries, Gordi are generally best known for their heavy metal works, and their fourth and fifth studio album are often considered milestones on the Yugoslav heavy metal scene.[1][2][3]

History

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1977–1984

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The band was formed in November 1977, by former Džentlmeni, Fleš and Dah member Zlatko Manojlović after his return from his mandatory stint in the Yugoslav People's Army.[4] The band's first lineup consisted of Zlatko Manojlović (guitar, vocals), Zlatko's brother Goran Manojlović (a former Dah member, keyboards), Stevan "Steva" Milutinović (a former Dogovor iz 1804., Moira and Dah member, drums) and Dragan Janković (a former Buket Mojih Prijatelja member, bass guitar).[4] After Zdenko Pomper (a former Dah member) replaced Janković on bass guitar, the band released its debut album Čovek (Man) in 1978, through ZKP RTLJ.[5] The album featured progressive rock sound similar to the one of Manojlović's previous band, Dah.[5] The album featured the song "Misli" ("Thoughts"), which was previously released as the B-side of the single "Žeđ" ("Thirst"), the last single released by Dah.[5] The lyrics for the song "Odlazim u noć" ("I'm Leaving into the Night") were written by Predrag Vuković, percussionist of the band Igra Staklenih Perli.[6]

Soon after the release of the debut album, Pomper left the band[5] (several years later he would tragically lose his life in a street fight).[7] He was replaced by Slobodan Svrdlan, with whom Gordi released their second studio album, Gordi 2.[5] The album was released in 1979, through PGP-RTB.[5] While the band's first album was mainly progressive rock-oriented, Gordi 2 featured more hard rock elements,[3] with the songs "Ovog leta idem na more" ("I'm Going to the Seaside This Summer") and "Baci tu cigaru" ("Throw Away That Cigar") receiving most radio play in Yugoslavia.[5] During the same year, the band won first place on an international rock festival in Poznań, Poland.[5] In 1980, Zlatko Manojlović released his first solo album Zlatko i njegove gitare (Zlatko and His Guitars), and in 1981 the band released their third studio album, Gordi 3, through PGP-RTB, with the songs "Haos u radio mreži" ("Chaos in Radio Network") and "Stari as" ("Old Ace") receiving most radio play.[5] The album featured a new drummer, Čedomir Petrović "Čeda" (a former Bicikl and Siluete member).[5] Although generally progressive/hard rock-oriented, Gordi 3 also featured some pop music elements.[3] The closing track on the album, instrumental "Uspavanka" ("Lullaby"), was dedicated to Zlatko Manojlović's son Miloš.[8] During the same year, Gordi performed as the opening band on Ian Gillan Band concert in Belgrade's Pionir Hall.[5]

In 1981, Gordi became a power trio, after Goran Manojlović left the band.[3] The band signed for Jugoton and released the album Pakleni trio (Hell Trio), which marked their shift towards heavy metal.[1] In 1982, the band released their second heavy metal-oriented album, Kraljica smrti (Queen of Death), however, they failed to maintain their popularity and disbanded two years after the album release.[3]

Post breakup

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Manojlović dedicated himself to his solo career.[5] Svrdlan became a member of the heavy metal band Ratnici, releasing two albums with them.[5] In 1983, he played bass guitar on U Škripcu album O je!.[9] In the early 1990s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he became a member of the band Lost City, recording the album Watching You (1993) with them.[10] In the late 1990s, he was a member of the British band Michael Aston's Gene Loves Jezebel, appearing on their 1999 album, Love Lies Bleeding.[11] For a period of time he played with the Los Angeles-based band Q.[5] In 2005, he appeared as a guest on Generacija 5 album Energija (Energy), playing bass guitar on five tracks.[12]

In 1994, the song "Put do pakla" ("Road to Hell") was released on Komuna compilation album Pakleni vozači: Jugoslovenski hard rock (Hell Riders: Yugoslav Hard Rock), which was a part of Komuna's YU retROCKspektiva (YU RetROCKspective) album series.[13] In 2006, Rock Express Records reissued Pakleni trio, featuring four videos as bonus material.[5] In 2007, the same record label re-released Kraljica smrti, featuring three videos as bonus material.[5] In 2021, Croatia Records released a Zlatko Manojlović box set entitled Od Daha do Gordih (From Dah to Gordi), featuring reissues of Pakleni trio and Kraljica smrti.[5]

2024 reformation

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In 2024, Manojlović reformed Gordi. The new lineup featured, beside Zlatko Manojlović, his son Todor Manojlović (guitar, bass guitar), Marko Terlević (bass guitar), Dalibor "Dado" Marinković (drums), and Berislav "Bero" Blažević (keyboards), the latter two also being full-time members of Parni Valjak.[14] The new lineup recorded and released the group's comeback, mostly hard rock-oriented album Fenix through Croatia Records.[15] All the songs were authored by Manojlović.[15]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Singles

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  • "Duga noć" / "Idi sad" (1978)

References

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  1. ^ a b Pejović N., "Teškometalni Ikar protiv gravitacije" Archived 29 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Kostić P., "Rok Mašina: Na ponoru svetlosti"". Balkanrock.com. Archived from the original on 13 April 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e Gordi biography at[usurped]. Balkanuk.com. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. ^ a b Janjatović, Petar (2024). Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023. Belgrade: self-released / Makart. p. 117.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Janjatović, Petar (2024). Ex YU rock enciklopedija. Belgrade: self-released / Makart. p. 118.
  6. ^ Čovek at Discogs
  7. ^ Janjatović, Petar (2024). Ex YU rock enciklopedija 1960–2023. Belgrade: self-released / Makart. p. 69.
  8. ^ Gordi 2 at Discogs
  9. ^ O je! at Discogs
  10. ^ Watching You at Discogs
  11. ^ Love Lies Bleeding. ;Discogs. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  12. ^ Energija at Discogs
  13. ^ Pakleni vozači: Jugoslovenski hard rock at Discogs
  14. ^ "Preslušao sam: Gordi - 'Fenix', dobri, stari, gitarski rok (Croatia Records 2024.)", Telegraf.rs
  15. ^ a b "Gordi – Fenix", Rockomotiva
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