Родољуб Вуловић

Early Life

Rodoljub Vulović, widely known by his stage name Roki Vulović, was born between the night of April 30 and the morning of May 1, 1955, in Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He hails from a Serbian-Montenegrin family, with his grandfather originating from Montenegro. His father was a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II, which likely influenced Vulović's later artistic themes.

Musical Career

Vulović embarked on his music career in 1975 with the release of his debut studio album, "Kristina". His second album, "Paša", came out in 1988, marking the beginning of a concert tour across Western Europe, particularly targeting the Serbian diaspora. His fame surged during the Yugoslav Wars, especially with the 1992 album "Semberski junaci", which included the hit single "Panteri – Mauzer". This song celebrated the elite Garda Panteri unit of the Army of Republika Srpska, and Vulović's association with the unit deepened his patriotic image. He continued to release albums with themes of Serbian nationalism and anti-NATO sentiments until his last album, "Zbog tebe", in 1997, after which he stepped back from performing.

Personal Life

Roki Vulović is married to fellow musician Jelica Vulović, and they have two children, Vladimir and Miljana. He is multilingual, speaking French, German, and Italian fluently, and enjoys traveling, particularly to Western European countries with significant Serbian communities. Despite his musical success, he faced challenges, including multiple denials of entry visas to the United States due to his controversial views during the 1990s.