Dads rock, don’t they? It’s time to meet some we really cheer for — the local dads in the music industry. Click through our album and get to know 10 groovy dads, including kindie rock stars, music school owners, a Chicago Symphony Orchestra member, an ex-gangster rap producer and more. If you’re not a fan already, you will be soon!

Istvan Janos – Band Member in Istvan & His Imaginary Band

After his daughter, Evie, was born in 2007, Istvan entertained her by making up fun little songs. He eventually recorded them and released his "Things I Like E.P." in 2010. He performs as Istvan & His Imaginary Band, playing guitar and singing. He is also a skilled drummer who, in a former life, played in rock bands. Istvan loves participating in the Concert for Kids series at Beat Kitchen. His family lives in Berwyn and enjoy trips to Brookfield Zoo; in fact, he hopes to perform there one day soon. For Istvan, music and family are one in the same because as he puts it, “[Evie] inspired me to write a special kind of music that I never could have imagined when I began my music career.”

Do you know a dad that rocks? Let us know in the Comments!

— Natasha Davis

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