Foje

FOJE was one of the most successful and best known Lithuanian rock bands. It was formed in one of the Vilnius schools by Andrius Mamontovas, Arnoldas Lukošius and Darius Tarasevičius in 1983 under the name of "Sunki Muzika", few months later Algis Kriščiūnas joined the band. In 1984 it was renamed to FOJE. Through its years, the band survived a lot of lineup changes, and released more than 10 albums. In 1997 the band finally decided to disband and performed 3 huge gigs in Lithuanian cities of Klaipeda, Kaunas, and Vilnius.

Members

• Andrius Mamontovas (1983–1997) – Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Keyboards
• Arnoldas Lukošius (1983–1989, 1992–1997) – Keyboards, Accordion
• Algis Kriščiūnas (1983–1985, 1992–1997) – Drums
• Darius Burokas (1986–1988, 1990–1997) – Bass, Keyboards

• Darius Tarasevičius (1983–1985) – Bass
• Romas Rainys (1985–1988) Bass, Guitar
• Eugenijus Pugačiukas (1985–1991) – Drums
• Saulius Valikonis (1986–1988, 1989–1991) – Saxophone
• Gediminas Šimniskis (1988–1989) – Bass
• Jaunius Beinortas (1988–1989) – Guitar
• Robertas Meržvinskas (1988–1989) – Saxophone
• Robertas Griškevičius (1989–1990) – Keyboards

Discography

• 1989 – Geltoni Krantai (MC)
• 1990 – Žodžiai Į Tylą (LP, MC)
• 1991 – Gali Skambėti Keistai (LP, CD, MC)
• 1992 – Kitoks Pasaulis (LP, CD, MC)
• 1993 – Vandenyje (LP, CD, MC)
• 1994 – Kai Perplauksi Upę (CD, MC)
• 1994 – Tikras Garsas (MC)
• 1994 – M-1 (dancemixes) (CD, MC)
• 1994 – Aš Čia Esu (MC)
• 1994 – Aš Čia Esu (LP Picture Disc)
• 1995 – Live On The Air (MC)
• 1996 – 1982 (MC, CD)
• 1997 – The Flowing River EP (CD)
• 1997 – Mokykla (MC)
• 1999 – Vilnius Kaunas Klaipėda (CD, MC)
• 2002 – Paveikslas (CD, MC)

Samples

• Download live sample of "Tamsoje" from the album Paveikslas

External links

• Official Site
• Andrius Mamontovas Website