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Alexander LvovRussian and American rock musician, member of the groups “Aria” and “Gorky Park”
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- Alexander Lvov - Russian and American Rock Musician
- Early Career and Work with Aria
- Formation of Park Gorky
- Success and Challenges
- Moscow Calling and Later Projects
- Revival and Recent Activities
Alexander Lvov - Russian and American Rock Musician
Alexander Lvov is a Russian and American rock musician who is known for his contributions to the bands "Aria" and "Park Gorky". He has been living in the United States since the early 1990s.
Early Career and Work with Aria
In 1985, Alexander recorded the drum parts for the first album of the band Aria, titled "Mania of Greatness". However, he did not perform with Aria during live concerts, as the band found a new drummer, Igor Molchanov. Alexander then took on the role of sound engineer for the group but left in 1986.
Formation of Park Gorky
In 1987, Alexander Lvov became the drummer for the newly formed band "Park Gorky". The group was formed with the support of SNC Corporation President Stas Namin. The band consisted of Nikolay Noskov on vocals and music composition, Alexey Belov on guitar and arrangement, Alexander Minkov on bass guitar and backing vocals, Alexander Yanenkov on rhythm guitar, and Alexander Lvov on drums.
Success and Challenges
In 1988, Park Gorky recorded a demo album titled "Hit Me with the News" in Moscow. American producers heard the demo and offered the band a contract to release a full-length album in the United States under the Polygram label. Their debut self-titled album, "Gorky Park," achieved great success, with the song "Bang" reaching the top three on the American MTV charts. The album received gold and platinum status in many countries.
However, the band faced challenges after their initial success. Internal misunderstandings led to the departure of vocalist Nikolay Noskov. They also experienced the loss of their American manager, who handled all the organizational aspects of the group. Despite these setbacks, the musicians persevered and continued their work.
Moscow Calling and Later Projects
In 1993, Park Gorky released the album "Moscow Calling," which achieved success in several European countries, Scandinavia, and Russia. Many fans consider this album, and the period it represents, as the golden age of the band. Alexander Min'kov, who later gained fame under the pseudonym "Marshal," took on most of the vocal duties for the album. Guitarist Alexey Belov also sang the main vocal line in the hit song "Tell Me Why."
Following the release of "Moscow Calling," the band decided to establish their own studio in Los Angeles. They named it MIR Records (Made in Russia Records), and Alexander Lvov became the studio's sound engineer. The band recorded material for the albums "Stare" (1996) and "Protivofazza" (1998), which were exclusively released in Russia and the CIS countries.
Revival and Recent Activities
In 1998, the band started preparing for a new Russian-language album, but it was never released. In 1999, the group disbanded, with Alexander "Marshal" pursuing a solo career and Alexey Belov forming the solo project "Park Belova" with keyboardist Nikolay Kuzminykh. Alexander Yanenkov and Alexander Lvov returned to the United States.
In 2004, Alexander Lvov assisted in the recording and mixing of the album "33 Lives" by the band "Master." In 2006, there was an attempt to revive Park Gorky, and they performed as special guests during Nikolay Noskov's solo concerts. In May 2008, the band reunited and performed a small solo set at the "Red Square" as part of a festival celebrating the 10th anniversary of the radio station "Auto Radio."
