Petr Kolář: Family, Music and the Thrill of Freestyle Motocross

Czech singer Petr Kolář reflects on his enduring career, the impact of fatherhood, and the anxieties surrounding his son’s passion for freestyle motocross.

A Lasting Career Built on Connection

Petr Kolář expresses gratitude for a career where his passion aligns with his profession. He acknowledges the fortunate position of enjoying his work, a sentiment not shared by all performers who often embody different personas on stage. Kolář attributes his success to a combination of luck, including his first hit, “When You Dream,” and the support of talented songwriters like Jiří Zmožek and Zdeněk Barták. He notes having approximately seven hit songs throughout his career, a feat many artists don’t achieve.

“Call Me Dad” – A Song Inspired by Fatherhood

Kolář identifies “Call Me Dad” as his most requested song, explaining its creation coincided with the birth of his daughter, Petrushka. He shared with Zmožek that his daughter’s birth fundamentally changed his perspective on life, instilling a profound appreciation for the health of his children.

Freestyle Motocross and Parental Worry

Kolář’s son is a dedicated freestyle motocross rider, a source of both pride and considerable worry for the singer. He recounts encouraging his son’s early interest in motorcycles at age three, a moment that sparked a lifelong passion. Now, with his son using more advanced equipment and performing increasingly daring jumps, Kolář admits his anxiety has grown, attributing some of his gray hair to the stress.

Balancing Passions: Motorcycles, Music, and Family

Despite maintaining a motorcycle museum, Kolář acknowledges a lack of time to fully enjoy his collection due to his busy schedule. He juggles commitments to his son’s motocross training, his daughter Petrushka’s involvement in the musical Goldilocks at the Karlín Theatre in Prague, his own acting and composing work, and other projects.

A Tribute to a Legacy

In 2026, singer Petr Kolář christened the video clip Love, that dangerous thing as a tribute to the anniversary of Petr Muk’s late sixties work, with Jakub Smolík serving as one of the godfathers.