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Content:
- Origins and Early Days
- Moscow Breakthrough
- Band Formation
- Keyboard and Drums
- Behind the Scenes
- Change in Guitarists
- New Additions
- Current Lineup
Origins and Early Days
In 1998, Andrei Eroshkin and Nikita Evranov formed the band, initially known by a different name. From 1994 to 1998, they performed under this moniker before changing it in 2000.
Moscow Breakthrough
In 2000, the band began actively playing in Moscow clubs. A breakthrough moment occurred in 2002 when the magazine "NME" published a favorable review of an incomplete version of their demo album, "Dvizhenie."
Band Formation
Andrei Eroshkin, the vocalist, had been composing lyrics and melodies since his youth. He was soon joined by bassist Aleksei Bereginskiy, known as "Bereza," a quirky individual known for his predilection for unusual musical time signatures.
From the distant town of Yartsevo in the Smolensk region, Vitaliy Timofeev, a talented guitarist, arrived in Moscow seeking his fortune. He was quickly recruited after being spotted with an electric guitar near the Semenovskaya metro station.
Keyboard and Drums
Through Dmitry Mironov, the band discovered Dmitry "Dima" Krylov, a gifted keyboardist in the Balashikha neighborhood. After some initial hesitance, Krylov joined the group.
Finding a drummer proved more challenging. After a comprehensive search, Yuri Sultanov was selected from a group of candidates.
Behind the Scenes
Dmitry Aftaev, a longtime friend and the band's sound engineer, played a crucial role behind the scenes. However, despite his dedication, the band's tradition of blaming the sound engineer for both good and bad performances persisted.
Change in Guitarists
In May 2005, the band parted ways with Vitaliy Timofeev, the guitarist. This difficult decision was made after Timofeev failed to express his intention to leave the group.
New Additions
After a lengthy search, the band found a replacement guitarist in Alexander Karabadzhak, a musician from the science-oriented city of Korolev. He is credited with further enhancing the band's sound.
In 2008, Ilya Bazerov joined as the new lead guitarist, bringing youth, talent, and an infectious enthusiasm.
Current Lineup
The band's current lineup consists of:Andrei Eroshkin (vocals)
Aleksei Bereginskiy (bass)
Dmitry Krylov (keyboards)
Yuri Sultanov (drums)
Ilya Bazerov (lead guitar)
Andrei Lyannik (drums)
