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Iris | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Romanian_rock_band_Iris,_2010.jpg) 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.