Blue Effect were a Prague rock band formed in October 1968, whose sound shifted markedly over two decades - from blues rock through jazz fusion to art rock. Guitarist Radim Hladík was the sole constant member, leading the group until his death in December 2016. At their very first public appearance, the 2nd Czechoslovak Beat Festival at Lucerna in December 1968, they were named Discovery of the Year and Band of the Season. The group formally disbanded in 1990, but Hladík revived it in 2004 with younger musicians and performed regularly until the end of his life.
A tour 'Tribute to Radim Hladik: My Game - Tour 2026' has been announced in five Czech cities, during which members of the last Blue Effect lineup will revive the iconic Nová syntéza project accompanied by the CBC Big Band.
In 2026, a biographical film and book biography of Radim Hladik titled 'My Game' will be released - the film is directed by Boris Machytka and Radim Hladik Jr., the book is written by music publicist Jan Vedral for Slovart publishing house.
A memorial concert 'In Memory of Radim Hladik: Blue Effect Tribute & Kyx Orchestra' took place at Lucerna Music Bar, which opened a series of events for the guitarist's 80th birthday that he did not live to see.
A memorial concert Radim Hladik Tribute took place in Struhařov with the participation of former members of Blue Effect and The Matadors as well as musicians of the younger generation.
A tribute to legendary composer Radim Hladík featuring the jazz-rock project Nová syntéza with Blue Effect, CBC Big Band, and special guests touring across the Czech Republic.
A jazz-rock tribute to legendary Czech composer Radim Hladík, featuring the Nová Syntéza project with Blue Effect members, CBC Big Band, and special guests.
A tribute to legendary composer Radim Hladík: the Nová syntéza project with Blue Effect, CBC Big Band, and special guests performs iconic compositions from the 1970s.
