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			{{Short description\|Polish rock band}}
	{{About\|the band\|the organization\| Official Irish Republican Army}}		{{About\|the band\|the organization\| Official Irish Republican Army}}
	{{Infobox musical artist		{{Infobox musical artist
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	\| origin = ], ]		\| origin = ], ]
	\| genre = ], ], ]		\| genre = ], ], ]
	\| years_active = 1987–1996, 2001–present		\| years_active = 1987–1996, 1998, 2001–present
	\| label = Proint, Kontakt, TOP Music, Akar, Zic-Zac, ], QL Music, ]		\| label = Proint, Kontakt, TOP Music, Akar, Zic-Zac, ], QL Music, ]
	\| associated_acts =		\| associated_acts =
	\| website = ~~http~~://~~www.ira.art~~.pl		\| website = https://zespolira.pl
	\| current_members = ]<br />Piotr Sujka<br />~~Wojtek~~ Owczarek<br />~~Marcin~~ ~~Bracichowicz~~<br />Piotr Konca		\| current_members = ]<br />Piotr Sujka<br />Wojciech Owczarek<br />Sebastian Piekarek<br />Piotr Konca
	\| past_members = Kuba Płucisz<br />~~Darek~~ Grudzień<br />Grzegorz ~~Wawrzeńczuk~~<br />~~Tomek~~ Bracichowicz<br />Piotr Łukaszewski<br />~~Jarek~~ Zarychta<br />Paweł ~~Matrack~~<br />Zbigniew Suski<br />~~Sebastian~~ ~~Piekarek~~<br />Maciek Gładysz		\| past_members = Kuba Płucisz<br />Dariusz Grudzień<br />Grzegorz Wawrzeńczyk<br />Tomasz Bracichowicz<br />Piotr Łukaszewski<br />Jarosław Zarychta<br />Paweł Matracki<br />Zbigniew Suski<br />Marcin Bracichowicz<br />Maciek Gładysz
	}}		}}
	'''IRA''' is a Polish rock band formed in 1987 in ] by Jakub Płucisz (guitar~~), Wojciech Owczarek (drums), ] (vocal, guitar), Dariusz Grudzień (bass) and Grzegorz Wawrzeńczuk (keyboards~~). 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 ] before his show in ] 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.		'''IRA''' is a Polish rock band formed in 1987 in ] 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 ] before his show in ] 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.		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 ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/polish-band-named-ira-banned-in-britain-1.1031431\|title=Polish band, named Ira, banned in Britain\|~~work~~=The Irish Times\|access-date=2018-05-25\|language=en-US}}</ref>		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 ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/polish-band-named-ira-banned-in-britain-1.1031431\|title=Polish band, named Ira, banned in Britain\|newspaper=The Irish Times\|access-date=2018-05-25\|language=en-US}}</ref>

			==Members==
			* ] - 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==
			* Marcin Trojanowicz - keyboards, accordeon (occasionally 2009-present)

			==Former members==
			* 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==
			* Tomasz Czyżewski - solo guitar (1992, 1993, 1998)
			* Tomasz Ciastko - guitars (2001)
			* Wojciech Gadaszewski - keyboards (acoustic concerts 2022)
	==Discography==		==Discography==
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	! scope="row" \|''Londyn 08:15''		! scope="row" \|''Londyn 08:15 (08:15 London)''
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	* Released: 3 September 2007<ref name="interia3">{{cite web\|url=http://muzyka.interia.pl/plyty/plyta/ira-londyn-815,217600\|title=IRA - Londyn 8:15 - Muzyka w Interia.pl\|publisher=muzyka.interia.pl\|accessdate=2016-05-15}}</ref>		* Released: 3 September 2007<ref name="interia3">{{cite web\|url=http://muzyka.interia.pl/plyty/plyta/ira-londyn-815,217600\|title=IRA - Londyn 8:15 - Muzyka w Interia.pl\|publisher=muzyka.interia.pl\|accessdate=2016-05-15}}</ref>
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	* Released: 16 April 2013<ref name="interia5">{{cite web\|url=http://muzyka.interia.pl/plyty/plyta/ira-x,367171\|title=IRA - X - Muzyka w Interia.pl\|publisher=muzyka.interia.pl\|accessdate=2016-05-15}}</ref>		* Released: 16 April 2013<ref name="interia5">{{cite web\|url=http://muzyka.interia.pl/plyty/plyta/ira-x,367171\|title=IRA - X - Muzyka w Interia.pl\|publisher=muzyka.interia.pl\|accessdate=2016-05-15}}</ref>
	* Label: My Music		* Label: My Music
	* Formats: CD, digital download<ref name="apple2">{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album//id627430954\|title=X by Ira on iTunes\|publisher=itunes.apple.com\|accessdate=2016-05-15}}</ref>		* Formats: CD, digital download<ref name="apple2">{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album//id627430954\|title=X by Ira on iTunes\|date=16 April 2013 \|publisher=itunes.apple.com\|accessdate=2016-05-15}}</ref>
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	==External links==		==External links==
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	{{Authority control}}		{{Authority control}}

Latest revision as of 09:20, 13 November 2024

Polish rock band This article is about the band. For the organization, see Official Irish Republican Army.

IRA
Ira in 2023
Background information
Origin	Radom, Poland
Genres	rock, hard rock, pop-rock
Years active	1987–1996, 1998, 2001–present
Labels	Proint, Kontakt, TOP Music, Akar, Zic-Zac, BMG Poland, QL Music, My Music

Members	Artur Gadowski Piotr Sujka Wojciech Owczarek Sebastian Piekarek Piotr Konca

Past members	Kuba Płucisz Dariusz Grudzień Grzegorz Wawrzeńczyk Tomasz Bracichowicz Piotr Łukaszewski Jarosław Zarychta Paweł Matracki Zbigniew Suski Marcin Bracichowicz Maciek Gładysz

Website	https://zespolira.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.

Members

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

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

Former members

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

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

Discography

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales	Certifications
Title	Album details	POL	Sales	Certifications
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 Label: BMG Poland Formats: CD	24
Ogień (Fire)	Released: 29 April 2004 Label: El Mariach Formats: CD	2
Londyn 08:15 (08:15 London)	Released: 3 September 2007 Label: QL Music Formats: CD	1
9	Released: 2 November 2009 Label: QL Music Formats: CD, digital download	15	POL: 15,000+	POL: Gold
X	Released: 16 April 2013 Label: My Music Formats: CD, digital download	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

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

External links

Official website

Category:

Polish rock music groups