BIOGRAPHY
Omega is a Hungarian-Swiss music group originating from Budapest. The group was formed in 1962 by János Kondor, János Varsányi, and György Molnár, three students of the Budapest Academy of Fine Arts. They were later joined by guitarists Gábor Presser and László Benkő. Omega is considered one of the most important bands in the Hungarian rock scene. Their music is influenced by American rock 'n' roll, blues, and Hungarian folk music. Omega had a major impact on rock in Hungary and contributed to popularizing the genre in the country. The group also played a key role in the Hungarian song movement by popularizing songs by Ferenc Sebő, János Bródy, and Miklós Jancsó. Influenced by the Beatles, Omega adopted their musical and fashion style. In 1969, the group changed its name to Les Trois Tambours before becoming Hungária in 1970. Under this new name, the group achieved commercial and critical success and continued to tour and record until the Soviet occupation of Hungary in 1956. Subsequently, the group went into exile in Switzerland, where they continued their career under the name Omega. Omega continued to perform and record until the death of János Kondor, the group's bassist, in 2006.