The Prostitutes is a Czech indie rock band formed in 2004 in Prague. It consists of Adrian T. Bell (vocals), Martin "Destroyer" Přikryl (guitar), Martin "Stevie LFO" Převrátil (keyboards), Lukáš "Luk Santiago" Přikryl (drums), Jan "Vegy" Táborský (guitar), and Ladislav "eLTea" Tobiášek (bass). They have released five studio albums, one EP, and a live record.

The Prostitutes
The Prostitutes in 2009L–R: Adrian T. Bell, Stevie LFO, Martin Destroyer, Adam Piaf, Luk Santiago
The Prostitutes in 2009
L–R: Adrian T. Bell, Stevie LFO, Martin Destroyer, Adam Piaf, Luk Santiago
Background information
OriginPrague, Czechia
Genres
Years active2004–present
Labels
  • Pale Music International
  • Championship Records
  • p
Members
  • Adrian T. Bell
  • Martin Destroyer
  • Stevie LFO
  • Luk Santiago
  • Vegy
  • eLTea
Past members
  • Mark Jukebox
  • Šmity
  • Adam Piaf
  • Tuzex
Websitetheprostitutes.org

History

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The Prostitutes was formed in 2004 in Prague, Czechia, by vocalist Adrian T. Bell, guitarist Martin "Destroyer" Přikryl, keyboardist Martin "Stevie LFO" Převrátil, bass guitarist Marek "Mark Jukebox" Dziuba, and drummer Lukáš "Luk Santiago" Přikryl. They released their debut, self-titled EP in 2005,[2] and the full-length album Get Me Out of Here followed in September 2006.[3] Mark Jukebox left in December of that year and was replaced by Martin "Šmity" Chmátal.

The Prostitutes issued their second album, Hometown Zombies, in 2009,[4] and Šmity left the same year. He was replaced by Adam Piaf. The band released the live record One Two Three Four in 2011 and two more studio albums, before splitting up in 2017. They regrouped in 2024, with new bassist Ladislav "eLTea" Tobiášek. In 2025, they issued the album Inevitably Delayed, which received positive reviews from critics.[5][6][1]

In February 2026, the Prostitutes were nominated in the Group of the Year category at the Anděl Awards.[7]

Band members

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Current

  • Adrian T. Bell – vocals (2004–present)
  • Martin "Destroyer" Přikryl – guitar (2004–present)
  • Martin "Stevie LFO" Převrátil – keyboards (2004–present)
  • Lukáš "Luk Santiago" Přikryl – drums (2004–present)
  • Jan "Vegy" Táborský – guitar (2016–present)
  • Ladislav "eLTea" Tobiášek – bass (2024–present)

Past

  • Marek "Mark Jukebox" Dziuba – bass (2004–2006)
  • Šmity – bass (2006–2009)
  • Adam Piaf – bass (2009–2015)
  • Tuzex – bass (2015–2016)

Discography

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  • The Prostitutes (EP, 2005)
  • Get Me Out of Here (2006)
  • Hometown Zombies (2009)
  • One Two Three Four (live, 2011)
  • Deaf to the Call (2012)
  • Zum Passer (2015)
  • Inevitably Delayed (2025)

References

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  1. 1 2 "The Prostitutes – Inevitably Delayed". crazydiamond.cz (in Czech). 22 October 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  2. "Dobré jméno je základ – The Prostitutes" [A good name is the foundation – The Prostitutes]. idnes.cz (in Czech). 26 September 2005. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  3. "The Prostitutes – "Get Me Out of Here" – Sony/BMG – 2006". popchild.com (in Spanish). 2006. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  4. "The Prostitutes: Hometown Zombies". muzikus.cz (in Czech). 15 June 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  5. "Recenze: Velká jízda The Prostitutes. Vrací se skrz naskrz originální kapela" [Review: The Prostitutes' Big Ride. The Original Band Returns Through and Through]. headliner.cz (in Czech). 15 October 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  6. "Nová síla The Prostitutes: Inevitably Delayed potvrzuje návrat na vrchol" [The Prostitutes' new power: Inevitably Delayed confirms return to the top]. frontman.cz (in Czech). 24 October 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  7. "Ceny Anděl Coca-Cola odhalují jména nominovaných i moderátorů letošního ročníku" [Coca-Cola Anděl Awards reveal names of nominees and presenters for this year's awards]. andelceny.cz (in Czech). 12 February 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
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