Gábor Szakácsi

Gábor Szakácsi (Gabi Hun, Gabor Hun) is a Hungarian-born American rock guitarist and music producer, best known as the frontman of Seattle punk group Sledgeback. He fronted C.A.F.B., one of the most influential Hungarian punk bands of the 1990s, with whom he released six full-length albums between 1993 and 2017.[6] After leaving Hungary Hun started Sledgeback in 2004 and released several albums with the group. His distinct voice became the trademark of Sledgeback.

Gabor Hun Szakácsi
Szakacsi performing in Seattle (2006)
Background information
Birth nameGábor Gergely Szakácsi
Also known asGabi Hun,[1] Greg[2]
BornBudapest, Hungary
GenresPunk rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocal, bass
Years active1990–present
LabelsRebellion, Sliver, Premier Art Records, Edge Records, PIG Records, New Art Express
Associated actsSledgeback, C.A.F.B., Brains, Idol Threats, The Scoffs,[3] Plüssnapalm[4][5]
Websitesledgeback.com

Musical career

Hun rose to fame in Hungary and its surrounding areas with his band C.A.F.B. following the success of their 1997 album "Zanza" which launched the group into the country's mainstream. Despite its success the band was unable to work together due to Gabor Hun's drug related problems. He has left the country after the recording sessions of their 1999 album and formed Sledgeback years later in Seattle. Szakácsi started Seattle rock group "The Scoffs" with former members of locally successful punk bands in 2019.

Discography

Sledgeback

Compilations
  • Zombie pit compilation 2011 (PIG Records) CD
  • Shut the f*** up and listen IV. 2011 (PIG Records) 7" Vinyl
  • We are the underground 2007 (Rebellion records) CD
  • Music is stupid. We like noise! 2005 (W.A.G.T.E.Y.) CD
  • Punks and pints 3 2007 (Sliver records) CD
  • Punks and pints 2 2005 (Sliver records) CD
  • Punks and pints 1 2004 (Sliver records) CD

The Scoffs (English)
  • Talk Is Cheap... Here's the Scoffs[7] 2020 (New art express) CD

C.A.F.B. (Hungarian)
  • C.A.F.B. self-titled 2017 (Sliver records) CD
  • EP'17 2017 (Sliver records) CD
  • Naiv 2004 (Aurora records) CD
  • Subkontakt 2001 (Edge records) CD
  • Minden-hato 1999 (Edge records) CD
  • Zanza, 1997 (Premier art records) CD
  • Ne bizz senkiben 1993 (Trottel records)

Tapes
  • Klubbang 1998 (Live recordings and demos)
  • Archiv 1992 (Live 1992 Dec.19 with Tankcsapda)
  • Utcastilus 1992 (The first release)

Compilations
  • Pajtas daloljunk 4. 1993 Trottel records (Various artists)
  • Sokk&Roll 1998 (Various artists)
  • Let the hammer fall 2001 (Sampler compilation/Metal hammer magazine Hungary-Issue#134)

Videos
  • C.A.F.B. - "Engedj be!" video 1997 from Dailymotion [8]
  • Sledgeback - "Werewolf Love" video 2006 by Art Reynolds[9]
  • Gabor Hun in Punk rock circus with Civet 2006[10]
  • Gabor Hun in Punk rock circus trailer 2006[11]
  • C.A.F.B. - "Diktátor" (Written by Gabor Szakacsi) 2002[12]

Notable contributions
Gábor Szakácsi with Therapy? in Seattle (2001).L-R-Graham Hopkins; Andy Cairns; Gábor Szakácsi; Michael McKeegan.-Front:Martin McCarrick
  • At its beginnings[13] Szakácsi was a contributing member of[14] the Hungarian band Brains, which is a successful pop music group today, regularly appearing some of the most prominent festivals of Europe.
  • In the spring of 2011 Gabor Hun interviewed[15] Los Angeles punk rock singer Doug Dagger of The Generators and Canadian psychobilly musician Big John Bates (Former member of Annihilator[16]) for the Hungarian music magazine Totalrock.[17] The staff of the magazine opened a full section for Hun, called "vs.Gabihun".[17] Gábor Szakácsi joined Seattle based punk group The Scoffs as guitarist in 2019.[2]

Equipment

Gabor Hun uses

  • Soldano Hot Rod 50 amplifier head
  • Gibson Les Paul electric guitar[18]
  • Fender 100 amplifier head
  • Musiclord cabinet
  • Ashdown cabinet
  • Hohner L-75 guitar with EMG active pickup
  • Sennheiser ew 172 G3 wireless system[19]

Hun known for using only 5 strings on the instrument (E.A.D.G.B with no E1).

Personal life

He acquired US Citizenship in 2008 and lives in Seattle, with his California native wife Heidi whom he married in September 2004. He stated in an interview that he doesn't consume recreational drugs or alcoholic beverages.[20] Gábor Szakácsi is the eldest son of the Hungarian film producer Lajos Szakacsi.

Szakácsi

References
  1. "Gabi Hun - Sledgeback - Uber Rock Interview Exclusive". Ubertock.co.uk.
  2. "The Scoffs: „Mintha újra 25 éves lennék" – bemutatjuk Szakácsi Greg új zenekarát". Otrnrmagazine.blog.hu. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  3. "The Scoffs". Discogs.com.
  4. "Plüssnapalm – Szakácsi Greggel kollaboráltak a punk csajok". Otrnrmagazine.blog.hu.
  5. "Plüssnapalm & Szakácsi Gábor- Zukerberg (2017)". YouTube. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  6. "Ősszel érkezik a C.A.F.B. Visszatérő albuma, nézd meg az Öntörvényű rock and roll klipjét!". Shockmagazin.hu.
  7. "The Scoffs - Google Search". Google.com. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  8. C.A.F.B - Engedj be!
  9. "Werewolf love". YouTube. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  10. "Punk Rock Circus Preview". YouTube. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  11. "PUNK ROCK CIRCUS SCENE". YouTube. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  12. "c.a.f.b. - diktátor". YouTube. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  13. "Epresso - Régi és új hírek .. csak neked". Epresso.hu. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  14. "Brains". Est.hu. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  15. "vs GabiHun interviews". Archived from the original on August 11, 2011. Retrieved April 6, 2011.
  17. "vs.GABIHUN". Web.archive.org. August 11, 2011. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  18. "Gabor Szakacsi's Equipboard". Equipboard.com.
  19. "Sennheiser ew 172 G3 - Wireless Microphone Guitar - Instrument system with built-in Tuner". En-us.sennheiser.com. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  20. Uberrock "Magazine". Uberrock.co.uk. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
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