In 1986, Kerber recorded their third studio album, Seobe ( Migrations), which was produced by Kornelije Kovač. In July 1986, keyboardist Branislav Božinović was, due to his army obligations, temporarily replaced because of army duty by Milorad Džmerković, former member of Slomljena Stakla and Peđa D'Boy band. In November Kerber was awarded with Smeli Cvet ( Courageous Flower), an award which was given by League of Communist Youth of Serbia for contribution to rock music. In October 1985, drummer Boban Đorđević was replaced by former Mama Co Co, YU grupa and Leb i Sol member Dragoljub Đuričić. On June 15 of the same year, Balkan, alongside 23 other acts, performed on Red Star Stadium, on the concert which was a part of YU Rock Misija, a Yugoslav contribution to Live Aid. In May 1985, only a week after Ratne igre was released, Stamenković went to serve the army and Boban Đorđević replaced him once again. Part of the album lyrics were written by the lyricist Duško Arsenijević, who continued to work with Kerber on their future releases. An English language version of "Mezimac" entitled "Get Me Out" was recorded on their concert in Liverpool and included on the album. During their staying in England, Kerber performed in Liverpool and Chester. The album was recorded in Saughall, and the producer was once again Gordon Rowley from Nightwing. In December 1984, Kerber traveled to England to record their second album, Ratne Igre ( War Games). In August drummer Zoran Stamenković returned to the band for the summer performances in Greece. In June 1984, Kerber was an opening act for Nightwing concerts in Yugoslavia. After this accident other members forbade Žikić to continue performing the fire-breathing act. He continued the concert despite doctor's advice, and later on continued the tour with bandages on his face. On May 19, 1984, during the band's open-air concert in Novi Sad, he got second-degree burns while attempting to breathe fire under windy conditions. After returning to Kerber, Žikić continued with his on-stage performance. Despite the good performance, Kerber did not fit well in the pop format of the Opatija festival with their hard rock sound. In January 1984, during the tour through Macedonia, first Zikić, and then Stamenković contracted infectious hepatitis, so in March, during the Kerber's performance at the music festival in Opatija, Stamenković was temporarily replaced by Generacija 5 drummer Boban Đorđević and Madić briefly re-entered the bass player's post for this occasion. The album was released by ZKP RTLJ and immediately became successful, with 10,000 copies sold during the first week. At about the same time, Kerber's Nebo je malo za sve was released, bringing hits "Mezimac", "Nebo je malo za sve" and "Heroji od staniola" ("Foil Heroes"). In December 1983, Kerber was an opening band on Uriah Heep, Ten Years After and Nightwing concerts in Yugoslavia. In July 1983, Kerber recorded their debut LP Nebo je malo za sve ( The Sky Is not Big Enough for All), mixed in Strawberry studio in Manchester, with Nightwing's bass guitarist Gordon Rowley as the producer. In May 1983, Kerber won the first place at Festival Omladina in Subotica with the song "Mezimac" ("Minion"). He was replaced by former Mama Rock and Plamteće Nebo member Zoran "Sosa" Žikić who had an attractive on-stage performance: he played an axe-shaped guitar and performed fire breathing. In early spring of 1982, Madić left the band due to his army obligations. During 1982 the band had numerous concerts in Niš and Serbia, while working on the material for their first album. In November 1981, Kerber had their first official concert in Muzički klub in Niš. Cannon), the band changed its name to Kerber. The original members of Kerber were Goran Šepa "Gale" ( vocals), Tomislav Nikolić ( guitar), Branislav "Bane" Božinović ( keyboard), Zoran Stamenković ( drums) and Zoran Madić ( bass guitar).
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