Zaprešić Boys formed in 1978 in the town of Zaprešić. Their music mixed hard rock with straightforward melodies, which felt different from what was common in Croatian music at the time. The band's original lineup included Zlatko Pejaković on vocals, Davor Tolja on guitar, Željko Brodarić on bass, and Tomislav Božić on drums.
In the late 1980s, the song 'Igraj Moja Hrvatska' became widely known. Its patriotic lyrics connected with listeners during a period of growing nationalist sentiment in Croatia. The band released albums like 'Za Dom Spremni' in 1984, 'Igraj Moja Hrvatska' in 1987, and 'Sve U Red' in 1989.
Their outspoken political views sometimes drew criticism. Later compilations like 'Stari Hitovi' in 1994 collected their earlier material. The band's straightforward rock approach and the resonance of songs like 'Igraj Moja Hrvatska' kept them in conversation among Croatian listeners for years afterward.
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