“Decades ago the deep energies of the music of the John Coltrane Quartet deeply impressed me and determined my musical way of thinking. Nowadays I am refreshed and recharged with similar feelings and energies from the music of the fearlessly rebellious and protesting bands of the 60's and 70's. These energies – I believe it is not worth going on stage without them – and my experiences of more than four decades, my commitment to freedom and free music, the active participation of my fellow musicians give the final forms of the pieces and concerts of the W69 band.”  István Baló