Gyula Deák Bill concert

Born in Budapest in 1948, Gyula Deák Bill is arguably the most iconic singer on the Hungarian blues scene, and is often referred to as "the king of Hungarian blues". Though Deák Bill began his career in the Kőbánya group Sztár, as a singer his first serious group was Syrius. Deák Bill also featured as a regular guest singer for the Hobo Blues Band until 1979, before later becoming a permanent member of the group. In 1981, he appeared in the film Kopaszkutya (Bald Dog). In 1983, Deák Bill achieved true nationwide fame by performing the role of Torda the Táltos in János Szörényi Levente-Bródy's rock opera, István, a király (István, the King). Later, Deák Bill also appeared in the musicals Itt élned, halnod kell (You Have to Live and Die Here), János vitéz and Jesus Christ Superstar Deák Bill's solo career began with the release of his first album Rossz vér (Bad Blood) in 1983, and he left the Hobo Blues Band in 1985. Alongside Sándor Bencsik, Deák Bill later founded the group Bill és a Box Company, before becoming the frontman of the Deák Bill Blues Band in 1987. In 1984, he had the opportunity to take the stage alongside Chuck Berry – one of the founders of rock and roll – who had this to say about Captain Bill: "He is the blackest-sounding white singer I have ever heard." The multi award-winning singer continues to play regular concerts today.

The program is held in Hungarian.