Who is Marko Perković Thompson?

Marko Perković, better known as Thompson, is a Croatian singer and frontman of a rock band, born in 1966 in Čavoglave, known for patriotic songs and numerous controversies.

Why have Thompson's concerts been banned in Europe?

Concerts have been banned in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany due to suspicions of promoting hatred and connections with the extreme right, including the use of the salute 'Za dom spremni'.

What was the concert at Poljud in 2017 like?

The concert at Poljud sparked major controversies and calls for a police investigation due to the presence of Ustasha symbols and the salute 'Za dom spremni', while fans celebrated it as a patriotic event.

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Thompson: From War Anthem to Enduring Division in Croatian Society

S.C. · Prije 3h | 1 min

Marko Perković Thompson has been a symbol of the rift between patriotism and controversy for decades, and his massive popularity shows no signs of waning.

Summary

Marko Perković Thompson began his career with the war anthem 'Bojna Čavoglave' in 1991.
His performances regularly spark divisions due to the use of the salute 'Za dom spremni' and alleged Ustasha symbols.
His concerts have been banned in several European countries, while in Croatia they attract tens of thousands of people and have political support.
The announcement of the concert at the Hippodrome in 2023 has once again brought up questions of free speech and coming to terms with the past.

The announcement of a major concert at Zagreb's Hippodrome in 2023 has reopened old wounds. Questions about the limits of free speech and hate speech have surfaced, dividing the public, politicians, and experts. While some see him as an authentic musician and war veteran, others view him as a symbol of an unprocessed past and dangerous ideology. His phenomenon thus remains a lasting mirror of Croatian society and its confrontation with its own history.

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Thompson: From War Anthem to Enduring Division in Croatian Society

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