Azyl P was established in 1982 in Szydłowiec. The band Azyl P. was created from the merger of two already existing bands: The Pockets and Reserve. The band consisted of: the late guitarist and vocalist Andrzej Siewierski, guitarist Leszek Żelichowski, bassist Darek Grudzień and drummer Marcin Grochowalski. The guys played Hard Rock and Glam Metal music. he recorded such hits as: "I think I'm dying", "Oh Lila" and "Twoje Życie", but the biggest hit was "Mała Maggie". The band's name is an abbreviation for political asylum and in a camouflaged way it referred to the political situation in the country during martial law. Poland struggled with the repression of martial law, and music was a form of escape for many, and sometimes even secret opposition. Azyl P, although originally a rock and glam metal group, did not shy away from difficult, socio-political topics in their work, which made their songs particularly resonant among listeners. "Little Maggie", the band's biggest hit, became a symbol of generational striving for freedom and independence, and its popularity went beyond mere musical interest, penetrating broadly understood mass culture. Songs such as "I think I'm dying" or "Your life" had an equally strong impact on the emotions of young people, providing them not only with entertainment, but also a kind of comfort in the everyday grayness of life under the communist regime. It is also worth emphasizing the role played by its members in the band. Andrzej Siewierski, the leader and main vocalist, was not only a musician, but also partly a poet whose lyrics influenced the imagination of the listeners. Leszek Żelichowski and Darek Grudzień, responsible for the melodic, although often raw sounds of guitar and bass, and Marcin Grochowalski, whose drums gave rhythm and energy to each composition, together created a unique sound that distinguished Azyl P from other bands of that time. Even though the band disappeared from the musical mainstream over time, its influence and legacy can still be observed, not only in music, but also in the cultural message of the 1980s and 1990s. It is therefore worth remembering Azyl P not only as a musical group, but also as a an important voice in the dialogue about freedom and human rights at a time when they were so severely limited. Unfortunately, they recorded only one album Nalot (1986). They had to struggle with various restrictions in access to mass media and the possibility of organizing concerts. Unfortunately, the band did not stand the test of time, but they occasionally perform at some festivals. As Asylum P and Friends.
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