Oszkár Ács
Oszkár Ács (1969) is a musician, best known as the bass guitarist of Amber Smith.
Oszkár Ács | |
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Birth name | Oszkár Ács |
Born | Szeged, Hungary |
Genres | indie rock, darkwave, synthpop, psychedelic pop |
Instruments | bass guitar, synthesizer, electric guitar, percussion, vocals |
Years active | 1988- |
Associated acts | Lajka, Splitmold, Polimer, The Twist, Amber Smith, Időrablók, Hungarian Dracula, Variola |
Early life and personal life
Ács was born in Szeged, Hungary. He is the co-founder of Időrablók. He joined Amber Smith in 2004. He left the band in 2012 due to his deteriorating illness.
Amber Smith
Ács also wrote some songs for Amber Smith's eponymous record (Amber Smith).[1]
In January 2013, Ács left the band. Imre Poniklo said that Ács was a creative member of the band and he thought of disbanding Amber Smith after the departure of Ács.[2]
In an interview with Recorder Blog, Ács said that Morrissey was his idol when he was invited to analyse Morrissey's World Peace Is None of Your Business release.[3]
On 16 October 2015, Ács played the bass on some songs at the 15th anniversary of Amber Smith in Budapest.[4]
The Twist
In 2010 Ács founded the Hungarian indie band, The Twist, with members of Heaven Street Seven.[5]
Discography
With Amber Smith:
- Albums
- My Little Servant (2003)
- rePRINT (2006)
- Introspective (2008)
- Amber Smith (2012)
Instruments
Guitars
- Danelectro DC Bass
- Silvertone 1478 Reissue
Effect pedals
- Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer
Amplifiers
- Ampeg B2 combo
- Fender Super Champ X2
References
- "Az új Amber Smith album boritója és részletes dallistaja". Recorder.blog.hu. 17 February 2012.
- "Távozik Ács Oszkár az Amber Smithből". Origo.hu. 6 March 2013.
- "Ács Oszkar Morrissey új albumáról". Origo.hu. 6 March 2013.
- "amber smith 15 éves születésnapi koncert". Nowmagazin.hu. 16 October 2015. Archived from the original on 26 November 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- "Bemutatkozik a The Twist". Mandiner.hu. 10 December 2010.