Miroslav Wanek

Miroslav Wanek
Wanek in 2011
Wanek in 2011
Background information
Born (1962-04-07) 7 April 1962 (age 62)
Teplice, Czechoslovakia
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • composer
  • poet
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • keyboard
  • bass
  • vocals
Years active1981–present
Labels
Member ofFPB, Už Jsme Doma
Websiteuzjsmedoma.com

Miroslav Wanek ([ˈmɪroslav ˈvanɛk], born 7 April 1962) is a Czech musician, poet, and lyricist. He is the frontman for the avant-garde punk rock group Už jsme doma, in which he has served as lead vocalist since 1986, bassist from 1986 to 1988, guitarist and keyboardist since 1988, major composer and co-composer from 1986 to 2001, and sole composer since 2001. Prior to Už jsme doma, he played bass and sang in the punk group FPB (Fourth Price Band), from 1980 to 1985. His musical background includes two years of classical piano training and conservatory.[citation needed] Wanek's lyrics have earned him a reputation as a respected Czech poet.[1]