Laufer

Laufer is an alternative rock band with influences from progressive rock and grunge formed in 1986. in Rijeka, Croatia and consisting of Damir Urban as singer, Vlado Simčić (Vava) at guitar, Ljubo Silić at bass and Alen Tibljaš at drums.

Laufer defined the Croatian rock scene of the early 1990s. Laufer released their first album "The best off", in 1993 which spawned hits such as "Lopov Jack", "Svijet za nas" and undoubtedly their most popular song, "Moja voda". Damir Urban wrote all of the lyrics and co-wrote most of the music. Their second album, Pustinje, was released in 1994, shortly after which the band disbanded due to differences over the musical vision Laufer was to follow. Laufer's greatest hits album, Epitaph, was released via Croatia Records in 2004. Also they released one Ep back in 1995. They are often regarded as one of the best and most respected Croatian rock bands.