"We have lost the founder and leader of the band - Mietek Wróbel. The news came like a thunderbolt"

Mieczysław Wróbel, founder and leader of Mietek Blues Band, passed away on October 21 at the age of 72. His death was announced by the band, expressing condolences to his family and fans. Wróbel founded the band in 1979 in Gdańsk, and they became a significant blues formation in Poland, performing at various festivals and events. Just three days before his death, he performed in Gdynia.