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Delfini were formed in Split in 1963. The band went through several lineup changes before a firm lineup was formed: Željko Å oletiÄ (vocals), Zdravko BotriÄ (guitar), SaÅ”a LukiÄ (keyboards), Ante CetiniÄ (bass guitar) and Damir BlaževiÄ (drums). BlaževiÄ was at one point replaced by Peco Petej (who
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songs into their repertoire, and were joined by two new members, saxophone player Igor LuÄer and trumpet player TonÄi PuhariÄ, both of which previously appeared on the band's concerts as guests. In the following years they moved back to Split and played as a backing band for a number of singers,
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