Solaris
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Hungary
- Born: February 1980 in Budapest, Hungary
- Active: 1980 - present
Biography
Hungarian symphonic progressive rock band founded in Budapest in February 1980 by Erdész Róbert, Kollár Attila and Cziglán István. Named after the *Stanisław Lem* novel, Solaris are best known for the instrumental concept album 'Marsbéli Krónikák (The Martian Chronicles)' from 1984, and remain active with sequels including 'Martian Chronicles II' and a third volume in 2024. Their flute-led, keyboard-rich instrumental music remains a cornerstone of Hungarian progressive rock history and collecting culture worldwide.
Genres
Solaris Discography
- Marsbéli krónikák (1984) - Album - rated 3.89/5
- 1990 (1990) - Album - rated 3.53/5
- Nostradamus - Book of Prophecies (1999) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- Marsbéli Krónikák II / Martian Chronicles II (2014) - Album - rated 3.37/5
Members
- Erdész Róbert - keyboards (1980–Present)
- Kollár Attila - flute (1980–Present)
- Bogdán Csaba - guitar (1981–1982; 1995–Present)
- Kisszabó Gábor - bass (1980–1982; 1995–Present)
- Gömör László - drums (1982–Present)
- Cziglán István - guitar (1980–1998)
- Pócs Tamás - bass (1982–2011)