Let 3

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Let 3 (Script error: No such module "IPA".; Template:Translation) is a Croatian rock band based in Rijeka, Croatia formed in 1987. The frontmen are Damir Martinović "Mrle" (born 15 July 1961) and Zoran Prodanović "Prlja" (born 18 December 1964). Particularly popular in the SFR Yugoslavia, the band is known for their original approach to rock music and their obscene live performances.[1] Their songs often contain provocative and vulgar lyrics. They represented Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Script error: No such module "Lang".".

History

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Let 3 in 2007
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Let 3 performing in 2023

Let 3 was formed in Rijeka in the late 1980s. The band soon gained a reputation for their unprecedented, controversial and sometimes obscene performances, exemplifying the eclectic nature of Rijeka's music scene.[2] The band's members have voiced support for liberal causes, such as women's and LGBT rights, and have taken a vocal stance against conservative politics and the Catholic Church.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

In 1997, the band released their fifth album, titled Script error: No such module "Lang". (translated as 'Outrageous' or 'Unheard-of'). It was distributed as a CD, but it had nothing recorded on it.[9] Nonetheless, 350 copies of the album were sold.[10] Just one copy of their follow-up, Script error: No such module "Lang". (Template:Translation), was initially made; the band refused to sell or distribute it. The record company eventually released the album in slightly different versions. As a protest, the band staged a mock suicide by firing squad on Ban Jelačić Square in Zagreb.[9][10]

In late 2000, the band unveiled a four-metre tall statue named Script error: No such module "Lang". (Template:Translation), depicting a woman with a horseshoe moustache and a one-metre long phallus.[11] It was exhibited in various cities throughout Croatia.[10]

In 2005, Let 3 released the single "Script error: No such module "Lang"." (Template:Translation), a play on the Serbian patriotic song "Script error: No such module "Lang".". In the song's music video, extras dressed in Serbian and Albanian national costumes are seen masturbating. The single featured on the studio album Script error: No such module "Lang"., which parodies Balkan machismo and militarism. The band stated: "We wanted to create an album of what people here fear the most; namely peasantry… and pornography".[12]

In December 2006, the band was sanctioned by police after performing naked at an open-air concert in Varaždin. The band's defence that they had not been naked because they had corks in their anuses did not convince the judge; the court found them guilty and fined each member Template:Currency (Template:Currency).[13][14] On 14 December 2008, the live afternoon talk show Script error: No such module "Lang". was cut short by the host after two of the band members simulated the ejection of a cork from their rectums.[15]

On 9 December 2022, Let 3 was announced as one of eighteen participants in Script error: No such module "Lang"., the Croatian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, with the song "Script error: No such module "Lang".".[16] For their performance, they were joined by artist Žanil Tataj Žak as the character "Script error: No such module "Lang"." (meaning 'Lenin' in Script error: No such module "Lang".).[17][18] They went on to win the competition by a landslide with a total of 279 points, thus gaining the right to represent Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.[19] They performed at the first semi-final on 9 May 2023, placing eighth and thus qualifying for the final, where they ultimately came 13th with a score of 123 points (7th in the televote).[20]

For the "Mama ŠČ" video, visuals and staging, as well as numerous live shows and performances, Let 3 collaborated with the drag artist Jovanka Broz Titutka, famous in the Croatian queer scene.[21][22][23]

Let 3 was again among the twenty-four participants of Script error: No such module "Lang". with the song "Script error: No such module "Lang".";[24] they advanced from their semi-final on 22 February 2024. In addition, they performed an interval act of their Croatian Eurovision Mama ŠČ! entry during voting.

Band members

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Mrle (centre) and Prlja (right) in Rijeka in 2008

Members

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  • Template:Ill (Mrle) – bass guitar, effects, vocals
  • Zoran Prodanović (Prlja) – vocals
  • Ivan Bojčić (Bin) – drums
  • Dražen Baljak (Baljak) – guitar, mandolin
  • Matej Zec (Knki) – guitar, backing tracks

Former members

  • Branko Kovačić (Husta) – drums, percussion
  • Kornelije Đuras (Korni) – keyboards, samples
  • Ivan Šarar (Faf) – keyboards, programming, samples
  • Ivica Dražić (Miki) – guitar, vocals
  • Nenad Tubin – drums, vocals
  • Igor Perović (Gigi) – guitar
  • Zoran Klasić (Klas) – guitar, vocals
  • Orijen Modrušan – guitar
  • Alen Tibljaš – drums
  • Marko Bradaschia – drums
  • Dean Benzia – drums
  • Siniša Banović – drums
  • Ljubomir Silić – bass guitar
  • Raoul Varljen – keyboards

Discography

Studio albums

Charted singles

List of charted singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions
LTU
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"Mama ŠČ!" 2023 24

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Nominee / work Result Ref.
1997 Porin Award Best Original Vocal or Instrumental Composition for Theatre, Movies and/or Television "Script error: No such module "Lang"." Template:Won [26]
2001 Best Alternative Album Script error: No such module "Lang". Template:Won [27]
Script error: No such module "Lang". Best Performer Let 3 Template:Won [28]
Song of the Year "Script error: No such module "Lang"." Template:Won
2006 Script error: No such module "Lang". Album of The Year Script error: No such module "Lang". Template:Won [29]
Band of The Year Let 3 Template:Won
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Best Music Video "Script error: No such module "Lang"." Template:Won
Producer of The Year Iztok Turk for Script error: No such module "Lang". Template:Won
Best Album Design Script error: No such module "Lang". Template:Won
Porin Award Rock Album of The Year Template:Won [30]
Best Music Video "Script error: No such module "Lang"." Template:Won
2023 Dora Template:N/A Mama ŠČ! Template:Won [19]
Eurovision Song Contest Template:N/A Template:Won [20]
You're A Vision Award Template:N/A Their outfits at Eurovision Template:Won

References

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External links

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