Bio

The band Telex, originally called Novodur, played cover versions of punk rock songs throughout the Czech countryside. In 1984, however, their gig was dispersed by the members of the SNB (state security service of that time) and the band banned. In 1986 the band was again formed under the name Armavir but the band's activity was soon also forbidden. A few months later the band emerged for the third time, now under the name Telex. Their musical style was much harder than that of the previous bands. It was not punk rock any more but rather hardcore. In 1989 the band released their first MC - demo entitled "Butcher`s shop". After this demo and a big concert activity, however, three members separated from the band and formed a harsh hardcore act called L.D.Totenkopf.

"New Telex"

In 1996 the entire original line-up reunited and recorded a CD titled "Punk Radio" containing most of the songs from the MC "Řeznický krám" in a different version. After several gigs, however, the band ceased their activities again and returned back in 2002 only. Following an infrequent gigging the band called it a day in 2005. Since 2012, however, the band plays some gigs occasionally again. Karel Bouša is currently active in Prague`s band Carlos and His Coyotes.