Krzysztof Skiba
Krzysztof Skiba | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | University of Łódź |
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Musical career | |
Also known as | Skiba |
Genres | Comedy rock |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1988–present |
Labels | Universal Music Poland |
Associated acts | Big Cyc |
Krzysztof Skiba (born 7 July 1964 in Gdańsk) is a Polish musician, singer-songwriter, satirist, essayist and actor. He is best known as the vocalist of the rock band, Big Cyc.
In 1983, he cofounded the anarchy organization (Movement of Alternative Society), and performed in student theatre Pstrąg and in many school cabarets, also co-creating street happenings named “The Orange Alternative”. In 1988, Skiba joined (guitar), (drums), and (guitar) in Big Cyc, the previous vocalist, , having left. Skiba was the only one who did not choose a pseudonym for his name. For several years, Skiba has been writing opinion pieces for Wprost, a Polish magazine, and in 2005, published a book: Skibą w mur.
He is known for his controversial behaviour. In May 1999, Skiba was charged with indecent exposure and fined the equivalent of $308 for mooning the Polish prime minister Jerzy Buzek during a festival in February 1999.
References[]
- (in Polish) Krzysztof Skiba at filmpolski.pl
- (in Polish) Krzysztof Skiba at filmweb.pl
External links[]
- (in Polish) Blog of Krzysztof Skiba
- 1964 births
- Living people
- Polish male singers
- 20th-century Polish singers
- 21st-century Polish singers
- University of Łódź alumni
- 20th-century male singers
- 21st-century male singers
- Musicians from Gdańsk
- Polish singer stubs