B. B. Gabor was the stage name of Gabor Hegedus (1948-1990), a Hungarian-born Canadian pop singer. Generally classified as a one-hit wonder, Gabor is best known for his 1980 single "Soviet Jewellery (Nyet, Nyet Soviet)", although he had two other minor hits with "Metropolitan Life" and "Jealous Girls". A stage name, or a screen name for movie stars, is a pseudonym used by performers and actors. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the year. ... For the 1979 song by M, see Pop Muzik. ... In the music industry, a one-hit wonder is an artist who is generally known for only one hit single. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ...

Hegedus fled with his parents to England in 1956 after the Soviet invasion of Hungary. He subsequently moved to Canada at age 23, launching his musical career in Toronto's Queen Street West scene. Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Soviet redirects here. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Diversity Our Strength City of Toronto, Ontario, Canadas Location. ... Queen Street West refers to both a major east-west downtown street and a series of neighbourhoods or commercial districts within the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ...

He released his self-titled debut album in 1980 on Anthem Records, with the singles "Soviet Jewellery" and "Metropolitan Life". He toured across Canada, was nominated for a Juno Award, and won the U-Know for best male vocalist. He released a followup, Girls of the Future, in 1981, although that album was not as successful. 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Anthem Records is an independent record label based in Toronto, Ontario. ... The Juno Awards are awards of achievement presented to Canadian musical artists and bands; they could be considered the transnational counterpart to the United States Grammy Awards. ... The U-Knows were a Canadian award for independent and alternative music, initiated by Toronto radio station CFNY in 1981. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

After a few years without a new album, Anthem dropped Gabor from its roster. He subsequently moved to Vancouver, where he attempted to revive his career by working with producer Todd Rundgren. These sessions, however, did not result in a new album, and he eventually moved back to Toronto. This article refers to the city in British Columbia, Canada. ... Todd Rundgren (born June 22, 1948) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer born in Upper Darby, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Rundgren began his career in Woodys Truck Stop, a locally popular Philadelphia electric blues band on the model of the Paul Butterfield Band, which...

On January 17, 1990, Gabor's body was found by police at his Toronto apartment. His death was ruled a suicide. January 17 is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... It has been suggested that Suicide and culture be merged into this article or section. ...

External links

• B.B. Gabor profile at canoe.ca