Romanian old time rocker Cristi Minculescu, who left the band Iris earlier this year, is now living in Germany, where he has set up a new rock band, called Lotus. The musicians, which include guitar player Judy Seutter, will be on tour across Romania in December, culminating with an official launch on New Year's Eve in Bucharest.

The new band are yet to release a song. Their first project is a 90 – minute rock history piece that will also be part of the gig planned for Romania. The band will tour in Sibiu on December 6, Bucharest the next day, Brasov on the 8th and Constanta on the 9th.

Cristi Minculescu is a veteran of rock in Romania, having been part of the band Iris since the 80s. Below is one of Iris' most famous songs.

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(photo source: Cristi Minculescu's Facebook page)