Stan Borys

Stan Borys or Stanisław Guzek (born September 3, 1941, in Załęże (now a district of Rzeszów)) is a Polish singer-songwriter, actor, director and poet.

Gifted with a very strong voice and a good diction he started an acting career at the theatre in his hometown and then moved to the capital city of Poland, Warsaw.

As a vocalist with this band he changed his name, stage appearance and recorded his big holiday hit song "Spacer Dziką Plażą" (eng.

He was aiming into a more ambitious repertoire and in 1968 he appeared at the Opole music festival with the song "To Ziemia" ("It's Earth"), winning the journalists' prize.

Because of his "Jesus-like-look" image (he has long hair, a beard and always wears a cross necklace), and liberty-themed songs, he experienced problems with the communist government which often cut off his appearances on TV, and censored his lyrics.

Stan Borys has always been fascinated with the United States, and finally in 1975, after several attempts and going through obstacles created by the government, under the pretense of going on an artist exchange, he managed to relocate permanently to the US.

Stan Borys practices yoga as well as meditation techniques and breathing exercises, which helps him in his vocal performances.