Iris (Romanian band)

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Iris
Iris, 2010, the classic lineup, before the breakup into two bands. From left to right: Valter Popa, Nelu Dumitrescu, Cristi Minculescu, Relu Marin, Doru Borobeică.
Background information
Also known as	Naționala de Rock a României Iris Nelu Dumitrescu Iris Cristi Minculescu, Valter & Boro
Origin	Bucharest, Romania
Genres	Rock, classic rock, hard rock, pop rock, heavy metal, speed metal, thrash metal, symphonic rock, punk rock, blues rock, rock and roll, glam rock, progressive rock
Years active	1975–present
Labels	Electrecord, Zone Records, Roton, Cat Music, MediaPro Music
Members	Iris Nelu Dumitrescu: [1] Nelu Dumitrescu (drums) Nuțu Olteanu (guitar) Relu Marin (keyboards) Costi Sandu (vocals) Matei Cioca (guitar) Tibi Duțu (bass) Cristi Lucian Dumitrescu (drums) Iris Cristi Minculescu, Valter & Boro: [1] Cristian Minculescu (vocals) Doru Borobeică (bass) Valter Popa (guitar) Mihai Dumitrescu (drums)
Website	Iris Nelu Dumitrescu official site

Iris is a Romanian rock band established in February 1975 by Ioan 'Nelu' Dumitrescu (drums), Ion 'Nuțu' Olteanu (lead solo guitar and vocals) and Emil Lechințeanu (bass guitar). They achieved success, followed by tours throughout Romania and recordings for radio broadcast. At the 2006 MTV Romania Music Awards, Iris won the Best Rock Award and were nominated for Best Band and Best Live Act.