Oto Pestner is a Slovenian singer, born January 4, 1956, known for his range of musical genres, including pop, rock, gospel, and Slovenian folk music. Pestner began his music career at an early age, releasing his first EP, Najrajši Sem Pri Očku ("I Love Being with Dad"), at just 12 years old. This marked the beginning of what would become a prolific and successful music career, both as a solo artist and as a member of various influential musical groups. In 1972, Pestner released his self-titled breakthrough album Oto Pestner, which established him as a rising star in the Slovenian and broader Yugoslav music scene. The album’s success was followed by his involvement with the pop group Pepel in kri, one of the most popular musical groups in Yugoslavia at the time. This collaboration significantly boosted his visibility and helped him reach new audiences. A key moment in Pestner's career came in 1975, when he performed as part of Pepel in kri in the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm. The band represented Yugoslavia with the song Dan ljubezni ("The Day of Love"). Though the song didn’t win, it became a classic in the region, further cementing Oto Pestner’s place in the music industry. In addition to his Eurovision appearance, Pestner has had a varied and successful career, both as a solo artist and as a member of different vocal and musical groups. He was a long-standing member of the New Swing Quartet until 2008, a group renowned for its gospel and spiritual music, which gained international recognition, particularly in Europe and the United States. Pestner’s involvement with the quartet showcased his exceptional range and ability to perform across multiple musical styles. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/OTO+PESTNER">Read more on Last.fm</a>. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.