Bosnian garage rock band from Sarajevo, closely associated with the New Primitivism cultural movement and the radio and television satire show Top Lista Nadrealista. They were one of the most popular musical acts of the 1980s in Yugoslavia, selling hundreds of thousands of records. Band was formed 1980, contrary to the then prevalent punk rock and new wave, Zabranjeno Pušenje created a distinctive garage rock sound with folk influences, often featuring innovative production and complex story-telling. Many times they went into trouble with authorities for their, usually mild and sympathetic, criticism of the socialist system.
During 1992 Dr. Nele Karajlić continued working in Belgrade under the names Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra and Nele Karajlić & Zabranjeno Pušenje. Few other members rejoined in Zagreb, using the original name, continuing band’s career.

**Members (1980-1990):
Nenad Janković (dr. Nele Karajlić) - vocals, backing vocals, keyboards (1980–1990)
Davor Sučić - Sula (mr. Sejo Sexon) - rhythm guitar, backing vocals, percussion (1980–1990)
Zenit Đozić (Fu-do Đozić) - drums, backing vocals, percussion (1980–1985)
Zoran Degan (Poka) - keyboards (1980-198?)
Mustafa Čengić (Mujo Snažni) - solo guitar, backing vocals (1980–1986)
Mladen Mitić (Munja Mitić) - bass guitar, backing vocals (1980–1986)
Predrag Rakić (Šeki Gayton) - drums (1983–1986)
Ognjen Gajić (Ogi Gajić) - saxophone, flute, keyboards (1980–1987)
Dražen Janković (Seid Mali Karajlić) - synthesizer, keyboards,backing vocals (1980–1987)
Emir Kusturica - bass (1986-1987)
Predrag Kovačević (Kova) - guitar (1986–1990)
Faris Arapović - drums, backing vocals (1987–1990)
Jadranko Džihan (Dado Džihan) keyboards, piano, backing vocals (1987–1990)
Darko Ostojić (Minka) - bass guitar, backing vocals, Percussion (1987–1990)

**Members (from 1996):
Davor Sučić - (aka Sejo Sexon) - vocals, backing vocals, percussion, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar
Branko Trajkov (aka Trak) - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1996–present)
Zoran Stojanović (aka Zoki) - lead guitar, Backing vocals (1996–1998)
Predrag Bobić (aka Bleka) - bass guitar, backing vocals (1996–2008)
Nedžad Podžić (aka Počko) - keyboards (1996–1998)
Sejo Kovo - lead guitar, rhythm guitar - (1996–1999)
Samir Ćeremida (aka Ćera - bass guitar - (1996–1998)
Đani Pervan - drums, percussion, Backing vocals - (1996–1998)
Dušan Vranić (aka Duco - keyboards, backing vocals (1996–1997)
Marin Gradac (aka Mako) - vocals, backing vocals, trombone, trumpet (1996–1999)
Mirko Srdić (aka Elvis J. Kurtovich) - vocals, backing vocals, rap vocals (1996–1999)
Kristina Biluš - vocals, backing vocals (1999)
Bruno Urlić - violin, viola, keyboards, backing vocals (1997–2004)
Dragomir Herendić (aka Dragianni) - lead guitar (1999–2004)
Albin Jarić (aka Jimi Rasta) - percussion (2001–2004)
Robert Boldižar (aka Robi) - violin, keyboards, backing vocals (2004–present)
Toni Lović - lead guitar, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals (2004–present)
Paul Kempf (aka Pavo) - keyboards, piano (2004–2016)
Dejan Orešković (aka Klo) - bass guitar, backing vocals (2008–present)
Lana Škrgatić - keyboards, saxophone, concert flute, vocals, backing vocals (2016-2019)
Anđela Zebec - percussion, vocals, backing vocals (2020-present)