Janíček, Kvasnička), on the other hand, continued as a separate unit, though also using the original PPU name. They embarked on a tour with Co znamená vésti koně material, performing in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on 18 October 2016, as part of the commemoration of Václav Havel's eightieth birthday. Both lineups, with bassist Johnny Judl Jr and guitarist David Babka joining Brabenec's group, subsequently performed under the same name, and arguments arose as to who the "real" Plastics were. In 2018, PPU celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. The highlight of the celebrations was a sold-out concert by Brabenec's group at Prague's Acropolis Palace. Several previous members of the group participated, including Josef Rössler, Vladimír Dědek, Tomáš Schilla, Jan Brabec, and Petr Placák. Band members The Plastic People of the Universe Vratislav Brabenec – saxophone, clarinet, vocals (1972–1982, 1997–present) Josef Janíček – keyboards, vocals (1969–1988, 1997–present) Jaroslav Kvasnička – drums, vocals (2009–present) Johnny Judl jr. – bass, vocals (2016–present) David Babka – guitars (2016–present) The Plastic People of the Universe/New Generation Jiří Kabeš – viola, theremin, vocals (1971–1988, 1997–present) Joe Karafiát – guitars, vocals (1997–present) Jakub Koláček – drums Wenca Březina – bass Vojtěch Starý – keyboards (2016–present) Past members (selected) Milan "Mejla" Hlavsa – bass, vocals (1968–1988, 1997–2001) Michal Jernek – saxophone, clarinet, vocals (1968–1970) Jiří Števich – guitar, vocals (1968–1970, 1972) Josef Brabec – drums (1968–1969) Pavel Zeman – drums (1969–1973, 1977) Paul Wilson – guitar, vocals (1970–1972) Jan Jílek – trumpet (1972) Jiří Šula – drums (1973–1974) Jaroslav Vožniak – drums (1974–1977) Otakar Michl – guitar (1977) Jan Brabec – drums (1977–1988, 1997–1999) Pavel Zajíček – vocals (1978) Jaroslav Unger – vocals (1978) Ladislav Leština – electric violin, theremin (1978, 1980–1986) Ivan Bierhanzl – double bass (1978–1979, 2001–2009) Jan Schneider – percussion (1978) Josef "Bobeš" Rössler – clarinet, vocals (1980–1981) Petr Placák – clarinet (1983) Václav Stádník – clarinet (1983) Jan Macháček – guitar (1984) Vladimír Dědek – trombone (1984–1986) Milan Schelinger – guitar (1986–1987) Michaela Pohanková – vocals (1986–1988) Tomáš Schilla – cello (1986–1988) Ludvík "Eman" Kandl – drums (1999–2009) Eva Turnová – bass, vocals (2001–2015) Tomáš Skřivánek – bass (PPU/New Generation – 2016–2018) Jan Ježek – drums (PPU/New Generation – 2016–2018) Discography References External links The Plastic People of the Universe/New Generation official website Documentary film produced by Česká televize: The Plastic People of the Universe. Director – Jana Chytilová Article in Prague Life Interview with