1. Neuro Dubel: A Belarusian Rock Band
2. 1991: Birth of the Live Band
3. 1992: Debut Studio Album
4. 1993: Rise to Prominence
5. 1995: "Smart Things" and Leningrad Rock Club Prize
6. 1996-1997: Cover Project and International Exposure
7. 1998: Baltic Coast Festival and Rock-Koronatsija
8. 1999-2000: Continued Success and Acclaim

Neuro Dubel: A Belarusian Rock Band

Origins and Formation

Neuro Dubel was founded on July 17, 1991, by Alexander Kulinkovich and Gennady Ageychik. The duo, hungover from a night of heavy drinking, wrote and recorded several slow and melancholic songs.

Over the next few years, the pair worked primarily from home, amassing musical material and developing their unique style and sound. They released several albums using home recording equipment, notably the "Low-Quality Products of Gangrena Production."

1991: Birth of the Live Band

In 1991, Ageychik left the band, making way for a live concert lineup that included Kulinkovich (lyrics and vocals), Yuri Naumov (guitar), Dmitry Chizh (bass), and Andrey Stepanyuk (drums). The band's live debut took place on October 4, 1991, at the opening of the "Astrolabium-Show."

1992: Debut Studio Album

The band's first studio album, "Chamomile (From the Ass with Love)," was recorded in 1992. Neuro Dubel became the first Belarusian band to perform at the Moscow punk café "Otradnoe."

1993: Rise to Prominence

The addition of keyboardist Max Ivashin and bassist Stas Poplavsky in 1993 brought the band to a nearly professional level. They began to tour extensively, participating in local festivals and social and political events.

1995: "Smart Things" and Leningrad Rock Club Prize

In 1995, Neuro Dubel released the double studio album "Smart Things (The Best)." The following year, they recorded "Cruel Suicide with Bernera's Universal Cutter," which sold over 5,000 copies within two months.

1996-1997: Cover Project and International Exposure

From 1996 to 1997, Neuro Dubel participated in the cover project "PesnyaRock," where Belarusian bands performed versions of songs by the legendary ensemble "Pesnyary." In 1997, they released their song "Vai-vai" on the international compilation album "United We Stand."

1998: Baltic Coast Festival and Rock-Koronatsija

Neuro Dubel achieved significant recognition in 1998 at the "Baltic Coast Festival" in Russia, winning the Audience Choice Award and the Grand Prix of the Leningrad Rock Club. They also swept the "Rock-Koronatsija" awards in Belarus, claiming the Rock Crown, Best Song of the Year, Best Album of the Year, and Best Music Video of the Year.

1999-2000: Continued Success and Acclaim

The band's 1999 album, "Lint and Balls," was named Best Album of the Year at the "Rock-Koronatsija" awards. Their music video for "Samoлеты" won three awards at the Crystal Monogram for Best Music Videos.

Neuro Dubel continued to release albums and perform throughout the 2000s, solidifying their status as one of the most influential rock bands in Belarus.

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