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Olympic (band) Czech keyboardist dead at age 66

Olympic, the Czech keyboardist of the Czech rock band Olympic, died on February 27, 2026.

Olympic was founded in Prague in 1962 and was led by Petr Janda from 1963. Over its history, the band included musicians such as František Ringo Čech, Jiří Korn, Pavel Bobek and Yvonne Přenosilová.

By 2025, it had released 24 studio albums, five English-language albums and numerous live recordings and compilations.

Olympic is a Czech rock band founded in 1962 in Prague. It is led by Petr Janda, who has been with the group since 1963. Over its history, Olympic has included notable musicians such as František Ringo Čech, Jiří Korn, Pavel Bobek, and Yvonne Přenosilová. The group celebrated 50 years in 2012. As of 2025, they have released 24 studio albums, 5 English-language albums, and numerous live recordings and compilations.

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