Grzegorz Skawiński

Grzegorz Bogdan Skawiński (July 6, 1954, Mława) is a Polish pop-rock musician, guitarist, singer,[1] composer and record producer. He was the leader of the band O.N.A.,[2] and is a member of the Phonographic Academy ZPAV.

Grzegorz Skawiński
Grzegorz Skawiński, 2007
Background information
Birth nameGrzegorz Bogdan Skawiński
Also known asSkawa
Born (1954-07-06) July 6, 1954
OriginMława, Poland
Genrespop, rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
InstrumentsGuitar, keyboards
Years active1973–present
LabelsPolskie Nagrania Muza, Sony Music Entertainment Poland, Universal Music Poland
Associated actsKombi, Skawalker, Kombii, O.N.A.
Websitegrzegorzskawinski.pl

Skawiński graduated from Wyspiański High School in Mława, where he met Waldemar Tkaczyk. Together they founded the band Kameleon. In 1974 both musicians were members of the band Akcenty, which became Kombi. The group disbanded in 1992. At the end of the 1980s he began a solo career as Skawiński, and in 1991 along with Waldemar Tkaczyk, Zbigniew Kraszewski and Piotr Łukaszewski founded the group Skawalker.

Discography

Solo albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
POL
[3]
Skawiński
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Polskie Nagrania Muza
  • Formats: LP
 —
Ostatnia misja
  • Released: March 30, 2000[4]
  • Label: Sony Music Entertainment Poland
  • Formats: CD
 —
Me & My Guitar
  • Released: March 12, 2012[5]
  • Label: Universal Music Poland
  • Formats: CD, digital download[6]
 7
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References
  1. Sinclair, David (October 28, 1995). "The Latest Music News from Around the Planet". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  2. "Polish Artists, Labels Offering Flood Relief Aid". Billboard. August 2, 1997. pp. 6, 100. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  3. http://olis.onyx.pl/listy/index.asp?idlisty=725&lang=
  4. http://muzyka.wp.pl/rid,654772,title,Ostatnia-misja,plyta.html?ticaid=11386c&_ticrsn=5
  5. http://muzyka.interia.pl/plyty/plyta/grzegorz-skawinski-me--my-guitar,339335
  6. https://itunes.apple.com/pl/album/me-my-guitar/id506981014
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