Gábor Szakácsi

Gabor Hun Szakacsi

Gabor Szakacsi on stage 2016
Background information
Birth name Gabor Gergely Szakacsi
Born Budapest, Hungary
Genres Punk rock
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Guitar, vocal, bass
Years active 1990–present
Labels Rebellion, Sliver, Premier art records, Edge records, PIG Records
Associated acts Sledgeback, C.A.F.B., Brains
Website Sledgeback Gabi Hun
Notable instruments
Soldano, Hohner, Ashdown

Gábor Szakácsi (Gabi Hun) is a Hungarian-born American rock guitarist and music producer. Best known as the frontman of Seattle punk group Sledgeback. He fronted one of the most influential Hungarian punk bands of the 1990s C.A.F.B. and released 5 full-length albums with the band from 1993 to 2004. After leaving Hungary Hun started Sledgeback in 2004 and released several albums with the group.His distinct voice became the trademark of Sledgeback.

Musical career

Hun rose to fame in Hungary and its surrounding areas with his band C.A.F.B. following the success of their 1997 album "Zanza" which launched the group into the country's mainstream. Despite its success the band was unable to work together due to Gabor Hun's drug related problems. He has left the country after the recording sessions of their 1999 album and formed Sledgeback years later in Seattle.

Discography

Sledgeback

Compilations

C.A.F.B. (Hungarian)

Tapes

Compilations

Videos

Notable contributions

Gabor Szakacsi with Therapy? in Seattle (2001).L-R-Graham Hopkins; Andy Cairns; Gabor Szakacsi; Michael McKeegan.-Front:Martin McCarrick

Equipment

Gabor Hun uses

Hun known for using only 5 strings on the instrument (E.A.D.G.B with no E1).

Personal

He has acquired US Citizenship in 2008 and lives in Seattle, with his California native wife Heidi whom he married in September 2004. He stated in an interview that he doesn't consume recreational drugs or alcoholic beverages.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Brains
  2. ↑ Est magazine (Brains –C.A.F.B.
  3. ↑ vs GabiHun interviews
  4. ↑ vs GabiHun interviews 2
  5. ↑ Uberrock magazine

External links

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