In a rare move for a popular band, they refused to do any interviews, promotional tours, or live performances for the album out of respect for their fallen friends.
, the band’s charismatic lead singer and guitarist, suffered severe head injuries. Despite hundreds of fans gathering outside the hospital to donate blood, he passed away two weeks later in Belgrade at the age of 24. "For All These Years" ZA SVE OVE GODINE - CRVENA JABUKA (1987)
The story of the album (1987) is one of the most poignant chapters in Yugoslav rock history, serving as a heartfelt tribute to two band members who died just as the group reached superstardom. A Rising Star Halted by Tragedy In a rare move for a popular band,
The album features songs written by Ričl before his death, such as "Tugo, nesrećo" and "Dođi kod mene". Some tracks even used Ričl's vocals from original demo recordings. "For All These Years" The story of the
In 1986, was the biggest new sensation in Sarajevo. Following the massive success of their debut album, the band set out on September 18, 1986, for a promotional concert in Mostar. Traveling in three cars, the lead car—a small Zastava 750 driven by Zlatko Arslanagić —veered into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a truck near Jablanica. Aljoša Buha , the bass player, died instantly at the scene.
The sound shifted from the energetic pop-rock of their debut to a more acoustic, ballad-driven, and melancholic tone, reflecting the band's mourning.