ArtistInfo

Cristal

Band, RO
Rock

Romanian pop-rock band active between 1968 - 1980. During the years, the band changed his members several times: Dan Toma - guitar, he drowned in the Delta, only at 26 years. Norman Lamwu - singer, born in Congo, who died in an accident. Aurel Schwartz - drummer, died very young, following a history of heart disease.. Sandu Pârvu - songwriter, organizer, Methodist. Ion Marin (Gechi) - guitarist, who died in an strange accident in his yard. "Nichi" Niculas - guitarist, from the first 'Cristal' line-up, died in strange circumstances. Puiu Creţu - Leader and pianist. Doru Căplescu - trumpeter, percussionist, keyboardist, vocalist, called ''Orchestra Man'', died in 2003 following a heart attack. Bebe Hostiuc - guitarist and vocals, band founder, now professor at the Faculty of Physical Education. Anghel Drăguş - drummer, band founder, established in Hannover, Germany; now businessman. - singer, founder of the band. Tiberiu Cazan - Romanian bass guitarist, band founder, now is director of the Theatre of Galaţi. Vasile Lili Spătaru - flute, saxophone, now music teacher in Galaţi. Marcel Stancu - guitar, composer. Sandu Pascu - bass guitar,from the first band line-up, now set at Tulcea. Monica Lazăr - singer, established in Galaţi. Gabriela Gheorghiu - established in San Francisco, USA. Doina Matei (Pocorschi) - singer. Marin Gheorghe - guitarist, established in Galaţi. George Arcuş - bass Gheorghe Antistescu - singer, now businessman in Brăila. Nicu Patoi - solo guitar, now is part of Ştefan Bănică Jr. Big Band. Mitel Bratoveanu - Drums, now established in Timisoara. Have sporadically played in the band: Mintutza Florentina and Rodica Nedelcu (solo voice), Andrei Roland (trombone), Marian Cucu (trumpet), Nelu Bejenaru - drums, now businessman in Galati.

Members

	Doru Căplescu key, tr, voc 1957-2003 RO
	Marian Schwartz dr RO
	Gheorghe Antistescu voc
	Marin Gheorghe g RO
	Lili Spătaru RO
	Tiberiu Cazan eb RO
	Doina Matei RO
	Vasile Șeicaru voc, g *1951 RO
	Puiu Crețu RO