Omega (band)

Omega
The classic Omega lineup in 1976 (L-R: Ferenc Debreczeni, János Kóbor, László Benkő, Tamás Mihály, György Molnár)
Background information
Origin	Budapest, Hungary
Genres	Hard rock psychedelic rock progressive rock space rock heavy metal
Years active	1962–1987, 1994–2021
Labels	Qualiton, Pepita, Bacillus, Amiga
Past members	Győző Bánkúti László Benkő Ferenc Debreczeni János Kóbor Tamás Künsztler Péter Láng György Molnár Ferenc Tornóczky István Varsányi András Kovacsics László Harmat József Laux Tamás Somló Mária Wittek Gábor Presser Tamás Mihály

Omega was a Hungarian rock band formed in 1962, which has been described as the most successful Hungarian band in history.^[1] They released more than 20 albums both in Hungarian and English. After several early personnel changes, their classic lineup came together in 1971 and was intact for more than forty years. Singer János Kóbor was with the band continuously from 1962 until his death in 2021; keyboardist/singer László Benkő was present from 1962 until his death in 2020. Guitarist György Molnár and bassist Tamás Mihály joined in 1967, and drummer Ferenc Debreczeni joined in 1971. Omega won several prestigious awards for their contributions to Hungarian culture.