Za Sve Ove Godine - Crvena Jabuka (1987) ❲Verified - 2027❳

, 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"

Despite the lack of promotion, the album was a massive commercial success as fans used the music to grieve alongside the band. It marked the first time took over lead vocal duties—a role he has maintained for decades since. ZA SVE OVE GODINE - CRVENA JABUKA (1987)

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. , the band’s charismatic lead singer and guitarist,

Grief-stricken, the remaining three members (, Dražen Žerić "Žera" , and Darko Jelčić ) eventually decided to finish the songs they had been working on before the accident. This material became Za sve ove godine (translated as "For All These Years"), released in 1987. It marked the first time took over lead

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.