Ira (Polish band)

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This article is about the band. For the organization, see Official Irish Republican Army.
IRA
Ira in 2023
Ira in 2023
Background information
OriginRadom, Poland
Genresrock, hard rock, pop-rock
Years active1987–1996, 1998, 2001–present
LabelsProint, Kontakt, TOP Music, Akar, Zic-Zac, BMG Poland, QL Music, My Music
MembersArtur Gadowski
Piotr Sujka
Wojciech Owczarek
Sebastian Piekarek
Piotr Konca
Past membersKuba Płucisz
Dariusz Grudzień
Grzegorz Wawrzeńczyk
Tomasz Bracichowicz
Piotr Łukaszewski
Jarosław Zarychta
Paweł Matracki
Zbigniew Suski
Marcin Bracichowicz
Maciek Gładysz
Websitehttp://www.ira.art.pl

IRA is a Polish rock band formed in 1987 in Radom by Jakub Płucisz (guitar). They gained wide popularity in Poland in the early nineties, mainly after releasing the "Mój Dom" album, with the hit title song, which dates back to their garage and semi-professional days. They also gained some local popularity amongst Polish-speaking citizens in the United States, where they lived and worked for few months. After signing a professional contract back in Poland, they released a few albums which did not prove to be commercially successful (except for the "Mój Dom" follow-up, which was "IRA 1993"), and the band disbanded afterwards. Artur Gadowski started a solo career. He opened for Brian May before his show in Warsaw in September 1998. Artur's solo efforts were not very successful either, and what success he did gain was largely based on the then high profile of IRA.

A few years later the band reunited, and remains active. Once again, they have not attained much popularity, but are well known amongst hard rock fans in Poland, and their concerts are well attended.

The name "IRA" comes from a Latin word ira, meaning anger (this was the band founders' intention). However, this has been mistaken for the acronym of the Irish Republican Army.[1]

Members

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  • Artur Gadowski - vocals (1987-1996, 1998, 2001-present), guitars (1987, 2001)
  • Sebastian Piekarek - guitars (2003-2005, 2015-present)
  • Piotr Konca - guitars (2005-present)
  • Piotr "Jinx" Sujka - bass guitar (1989-1996, 1998, 2001-present)
  • Wojciech Owczarek - drums (1987-1996, 1998, 2001-present)

Current touring members

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  • Marcin Trojanowicz - keyboards, accordeon (occasionally 2009-present)

Former members

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  • Jakub Płucisz - guitars, founder (1987-1996, 1998)
  • Paweł Matracki - guitars (1990-1991)
  • Piotr "Peter" Łukaszewski - solo guitar (1991-1996)
  • Zbigniew Suski - guitars (2001-2003)
  • Maciej Gładysz - guitars (2003-2005)
  • Marcin Bracichowicz - guitars (2003-2015)
  • Dariusz Grudzień - bass guitar (1987-1989)
  • Grzegorz Wawrzeńczyk - keyboards (1987-1988, died in 2012)
  • Tomasz Bracichowicz - keyboards (1988-1989)
  • Jarosław Zarychta - keyboards (1989-1991)

Former touring members

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  • Tomasz Czyżewski - solo guitar (1992, 1993, 1998)
  • Tomasz Ciastko - guitars (2001)
  • Wojciech Gadaszewski - keyboards (acoustic concerts 2022)

Discography

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Ira in 2007
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
POL
[2][3][4][5][6]
Ira
  • Released: December 1989
  • Label: Pronit
  • Formats: CD, CS
 —
Mój dom (My home)
  • Released: June 1991
  • Label: Kontakt, Top Music
  • Formats: CD, CS
 —
1993 rok (Year 1993)
  • Released: 16 April 1993
  • Label: Top Music
  • Formats: CD, CS
 —
Znamię (Mark)
  • Released: 1 September 1994
  • Label: Top Music
  • Formats: CD, CS
 —
Ogrody (Gardens)
  • Released: 28 September 1995
  • Label: Zic Zac
  • Formats: CD, CS
 —
Tu i teraz (Here and now)
  • Released: 12 August 2002[7]
  • Label: BMG Poland
  • Formats: CD
 24
Ogień (Fire)
  • Released: 29 April 2004[8]
  • Label: El Mariach
  • Formats: CD
 2
Londyn 08:15
  • Released: 3 September 2007[9]
  • Label: QL Music
  • Formats: CD
 1
9
  • Released: 2 November 2009[10]
  • Label: QL Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download[11]
 15
X
  • Released: 16 April 2013[14]
  • Label: My Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download[15]
 4
My (We)
  • Released: 20 May 2016
  • Label: Polskie Radio
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Jutro (Tomorrow)
  • Released: 14 May 2021
  • Label: Universal Music Group
  • Formats: CD, digital download
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

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  1. ^ "Polish band, named Ira, banned in Britain". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  2. ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". olis.onyx.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  3. ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". olis.onyx.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  4. ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". olis.onyx.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  5. ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". olis.onyx.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  6. ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". olis.onyx.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  7. ^ "IRA - Tu i Teraz - Muzyka w Interia.pl". muzyka.interia.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  8. ^ "IRA - Ogień - Muzyka w Interia.pl". muzyka.interia.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  9. ^ "IRA - Londyn 8:15 - Muzyka w Interia.pl". muzyka.interia.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  10. ^ "IRA - 9 - Muzyka w Interia.pl". muzyka.interia.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  11. ^ "9 by Ira! on iTunes". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  12. ^ "ZPAV :: Bestsellery i wyróżnienia - Wyróżnienia - Regulamin". bestsellery.zpav.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  13. ^ "ZPAV :: Bestsellery i wyróżnienia - Wyróżnienia - Złote płyty CD - Archiwum". bestsellery.zpav.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  14. ^ "IRA - X - Muzyka w Interia.pl". muzyka.interia.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  15. ^ "X by Ira on iTunes". itunes.apple.com. 16 April 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
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