Formed and led by keyboardist and composer Aleksandar "Sanja" Ilić, San was a prominent act of the early 1970s Yugoslav rock scene.

San was formed in 1971 by keyboardist and composer Aleksandar "Sanja" Ilić, formerly of the band Vragolani (The Imps).

[1] Two years later, the band released another single, featuring the songs "Papirni brodovi" ("Paper Ships") and "Hej, malena" ("Hey, Little Girl").

[1] The tragedy caused San members' decision to split up, Ilić deciding never to perform in a rock band again.

[1] In 1975, the progressive rock band Pop Mašina released the song "Rekvijem za prijatelja" ("Requiem for a Friend") dedicated to Jovičić.