The Hobos are a Latvian rock group formed in 1991 by Rolands ?dris (vocals), M?rti?? Burk?vics (bass guitar), Egons Kronbergs (guitar) and Vilnis Krievi?? (drums). Their debut album was hailed by many prominent critics as the best thing to come out of Latvian music scene in the last decade. The Hobos gained a wide following with their singles "Christian (I?m Gonna Be)", "Walk All Night", "Flying Away" and "Don?t Forget". Characterized by American rock and folk music influences and thought-out lyrics, The Hobos are considered one of the biggest names in post-soviet rock scene. History The spiritual guru of the band and principal composer of most of their songs Rolands ?dris led an adventurous life before deciding to settle in his homeland and form a band. Having traveled and sung on the streets all around the world from New York to Hong Kong, Rolands came back to Latvia in 1999 and decided to form a group of his own.

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