Ivo Pešák


Ivo Pešák was a Czech singer, dancer, and comic performer.

Early life

Pešák was born at Jaroměř, then in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia

Career

He is perhaps best known for his work with Ivan Mládek, in the latter's Banjo Band, and particularly for his high-spirited performance in the viral video phenomenon, Jožin z Bažin. In Pešák's later years, he was in a group named Dýza Boys and he starred in a number of Czech films and television series.
He was a member of the rock'n'roll revival band known as the Rockec Ivo Pesaka.

Death

He died in Prague from complications following bypass surgery.