Neoton Família is tagged as: Probably Hungary’s most popular disco(beat) group, Neoton Família (known as Neoton in Spain, Newton (briefly) in West Germany, Neoton Familie in East Germany and Newton Family in the rest of the world) had major success in Eastern Europe, South America and Asia from the mid-70s to the late 80s. The band was founded in 1965 by László Pásztor and Lajos Galácz, studying Economy in Budapest, on the occasion for entering the school’s annual Santa Claus music contest. Out of the two bands entering, Neoton, named by their Cheslovakian guitar finished second. Three years passes until their first major success, winning of the country-wide Who Knows What contest in 1968 with the song Nekem eddig Bach volt a mindenem. The same year marked the release of their first hit song Kell hogy várj. In 1971 they released their first album, Bolond város, featuring Lajos Som and Ferenc Debreceni, future drummer of the band Omega. While sales did not go well, it helped them to arrange a tour in Africa. After arriving home, some members quit, and the fate of Neoton became uncertain. From 1973 to 77 they cooperated with girl band Kócbabák, who first appeared at 1972’s Who Knows What. After a joint album, the two group decided to merge, with a renewed style and name, becomi... Read More About Neoton Família Biography... Send Neoton Família ringtones to your cell |
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