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'''Peter Solowka''' or '''Solovka''' ({{lang-uk|Петро Соловка}}, {{IPA-uk|peˈtrɔ soˈlɔu̯kɐ|pron}}) was born in late 1959<ref>GRO Register of Births DEC 1959 10f 74 OLDHAM - Peter Solowka, mmn=Kulman</ref> in [[Oldham]] of [[Ukrainians|Ukrainian]] and [[Yugoslavia]]n descent. He has been involved in music since 1985, most notably as guitarist with [[The Wedding Present]] from its inception until 1991,<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.markhodkinson.com/pages/excerpts_wedding_present.htm|title = Excerpt from The Wedding Present - Thank Yer, Very Glad|author = Hodkinson, Mark|accessdate = April 22, 2012|publisher = markhodinson.com|deadurl = yes|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120222220626/http://www.markhodkinson.com/pages/excerpts_wedding_present.htm|archivedate = February 22, 2012|df =}}</ref> and then with [[The Ukrainians]] till the present day.
'''Peter Solowka''' or '''Solovka''' ({{langx|uk|Петро Соловка}}, {{IPA|uk|peˈtrɔ soˈlɔu̯kɐ|pron}}, born late 1959<ref>GRO Register of Births DEC 1959 10f 74 OLDHAM – Peter Solowka, mmn=Kulman</ref> in [[Oldham]]) is a musician of [[Ukrainians|Ukrainian]] and [[Yugoslavia]]n descent. He has been involved in music since 1985, most notably as guitarist with [[The Wedding Present]] from their inception until 1991,<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.markhodkinson.com/pages/excerpts_wedding_present.htm|title = Excerpt from The Wedding Present – Thank Yer, Very Glad|author = Hodkinson, Mark|accessdate = April 22, 2012|publisher = markhodinson.com|url-status = dead|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120222220626/http://www.markhodkinson.com/pages/excerpts_wedding_present.htm|archivedate = February 22, 2012}}</ref> and then with [[The Ukrainians]] until the present day.


The Wedding Present was formed when Peter joined with old school friend [[David Gedge]], Keith Gregory and Shaun Charman. The band released many EPs and singles as well as three successful albums.
The Wedding Present was formed when Peter joined with old school friend [[David Gedge]], Keith Gregory and Shaun Charman. The band released many EPs and singles as well as three successful albums:
* ''[[George Best (album)|George Best]]'' (1987)
* ''[[George Best (album)|George Best]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Bizarro (album)|Bizarro]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Bizarro (album)|Bizarro]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Seamonsters]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Seamonsters]]'' (1991)
The group performed at major festivals, appeared in national and indie charts, plus TV shows. During this time, Peter developed an interest in his ethnic roots and worked with the band to produce an album of Ukrainian-inspired music. They were helped in this by Roman Remeynes, Len Liggins . The album featured for the first time in three [[John Peel|John Peel Sessions]]. It was later released by RCA records.
The group performed at major festivals and appeared in national and indie charts, plus TV shows. During this time, Peter developed an interest in his ethnic roots and worked with the band to produce an album of Ukrainian-inspired music, helped by Roman Remeynes and Len Liggins. The album featured for the first time in three [[John Peel]] Sessions. It was later released by RCA records.
* ''[[Ukrainian John Peel Sessions|Українські Виступи в Івана Піла]] (1989)''
* ''[[Ukrainian John Peel Sessions|Українські Виступи в Івана Піла]] (1989)''
The album reached no 22 in the national album charts - a record for an Eastern European language record in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ukrainianlondon.co.uk/ukrainians-impressive-25-years-long-story-success-ukrainian-music/|title = Ukrainian London interview|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> The interest in the music was such that RCA requested another Ukrainian album. Throughout 1990, the band were working on 2 albums (Seamonsters and the new Ukrainian album) and this caused tensions between individual band members. Both albums were finished in early 1991, after which it was decided that it would be best if Peter concentrated on the Ukrainian music.
The album reached no 22 in the national album charts – a record for an Eastern European language record in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ukrainianlondon.co.uk/ukrainians-impressive-25-years-long-story-success-ukrainian-music/|title = Ukrainian London interview|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> The interest in the music was such that RCA requested another Ukrainian album. Throughout 1990, the band were working on two albums (''Seamonsters'' and the new Ukrainian album) and this caused tensions between individual band members. Both albums were finished in early 1991, after which it was decided that it would be best if Peter concentrated on the Ukrainian music.


The RCA album recorded by The Wedding Present was released as [[The Ukrainians]] first album
The RCA album recorded by The Wedding Present was released as [[The Ukrainians]]' first album:
* [[The Ukrainians (album)|The Ukrainians]] (1991)
* ''[[The Ukrainians (album)|The Ukrainians]]'' (1991)


After leaving the Wedding Present, Peter formed [[The Ukrainians]] with Roman Remeynes, Len Liggins and [[The Ukes|Stepan Pasicznyk]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.the-ukrainians.com/members|title = The Ukrainians members |accessdate = April 11, 2012
After leaving the Wedding Present, Peter formed The Ukrainians with Roman Remeynes, Len Liggins and [[The Ukes|Stepan Pasicznyk]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.the-ukrainians.com/members|title = The Ukrainians members |accessdate = April 11, 2012
| publisher = Theukrainians.com}}</ref> Known as the originators of Ukrainian Folk Rock, The Ukrainians have released ten albums since 1991.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.the-ukrainians.com/discography| title = TheUkrainian discography| accessdate = April 11, 2012
| publisher = Theukrainians.com}}</ref> Known as the originators of Ukrainian folk rock, The Ukrainians have released ten albums since 1991.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.the-ukrainians.com/discography| title = TheUkrainian discography| accessdate = April 11, 2012| publisher = Theukrainians.com| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120417213651/http://www.the-ukrainians.com/discography| archive-date = April 17, 2012| url-status = dead}}</ref> The group have performed over 1000 gigs in 20 countries, including many of the major international world music festivals.
| publisher = Theukrainians.com}}</ref> The group have performed over 1000 gigs in 20 countries, including many of the major international world music festivals.
* ''The Ukrainians'' (1991)
* ''The Ukrainians'' (1991)
* ''Pisni iz The Smiths'' (EP) (1992) (four songs originally by The Smiths translated into Ukrainian).
* ''Pisni iz The Smiths'' (EP) (1992) (four songs originally by The Smiths translated into Ukrainian).
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* ''Diaspora'' (2009)
* ''Diaspora'' (2009)
* ''20 Years (Best of) (2011)''
* ''20 Years (Best of) (2011)''
* A History of Rock Music in Ukrainian (2015)
* ''A History of Rock Music in Ukrainian'' (2015)


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 05:29, 31 October 2024

Peter Solowka
Born1959 (age 65–66)
OriginOldham, Lancashire, England
GenresIndie rock, Ukrainian folk music
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1985–present

Peter Solowka or Solovka (Ukrainian: Петро Соловка, pronounced [peˈtrɔ soˈlɔu̯kɐ], born late 1959[1] in Oldham) is a musician of Ukrainian and Yugoslavian descent. He has been involved in music since 1985, most notably as guitarist with The Wedding Present from their inception until 1991,[2] and then with The Ukrainians until the present day.

The Wedding Present was formed when Peter joined with old school friend David Gedge, Keith Gregory and Shaun Charman. The band released many EPs and singles as well as three successful albums:

The group performed at major festivals and appeared in national and indie charts, plus TV shows. During this time, Peter developed an interest in his ethnic roots and worked with the band to produce an album of Ukrainian-inspired music, helped by Roman Remeynes and Len Liggins. The album featured for the first time in three John Peel Sessions. It was later released by RCA records.

The album reached no 22 in the national album charts – a record for an Eastern European language record in the UK.[3] The interest in the music was such that RCA requested another Ukrainian album. Throughout 1990, the band were working on two albums (Seamonsters and the new Ukrainian album) and this caused tensions between individual band members. Both albums were finished in early 1991, after which it was decided that it would be best if Peter concentrated on the Ukrainian music.

The RCA album recorded by The Wedding Present was released as The Ukrainians' first album:

After leaving the Wedding Present, Peter formed The Ukrainians with Roman Remeynes, Len Liggins and Stepan Pasicznyk.[4] Known as the originators of Ukrainian folk rock, The Ukrainians have released ten albums since 1991.[5] The group have performed over 1000 gigs in 20 countries, including many of the major international world music festivals.

  • The Ukrainians (1991)
  • Pisni iz The Smiths (EP) (1992) (four songs originally by The Smiths translated into Ukrainian).
  • Vorony (1993)
  • Live in Germany (1993)
  • Kultura (1994)
  • Drink to my Horse! The Ukrainians Live (2001)
  • Anarchy In The UK (EP) (2002) (three songs originally by the Sex Pistols translated into Ukrainian).
  • Respublika (2002)
  • Istoriya: The Best of the Ukrainians (2004)
  • Live in Czeremcha (2008)
  • Diaspora (2009)
  • 20 Years (Best of) (2011)
  • A History of Rock Music in Ukrainian (2015)

References

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  1. ^ GRO Register of Births DEC 1959 10f 74 OLDHAM – Peter Solowka, mmn=Kulman
  2. ^ Hodkinson, Mark. "Excerpt from The Wedding Present – Thank Yer, Very Glad". markhodinson.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Ukrainian London interview".
  4. ^ "The Ukrainians members". Theukrainians.com. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
  5. ^ "TheUkrainian discography". Theukrainians.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2012.


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