Evgeny Khavtan

Evgeny Lvovich Khavtan (Russian: Евге́ний Льво́вич Хавта́н, born 16 October 1961, Moscow) is a Soviet and Russian musician, guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the founder of the Russian rock band Bravo, which was formed in 1983, and Los Havtanos project, which was formed in 2018. Khavtan has released 18 studio albums with his bands.

Evgeny Khavtan
Background information
Born (1961-10-16) 16 October 1961
Moscow, USSR
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass guitar
Years active1980–present
LabelsMelodiya, General Records, Moroz Records, Soyuz Music, Polarvox
Member ofBravo, Los Havtanos
Websitehavtan.com

The record label ‘Melodiya’ sold 5 million copies of the band's debut album released in 1986. In 1999, seven Bravo songs were ranked on the list of "100 Best Russian Rock Songs of the 20th Century" according to listeners vote of the rock radio station in Russia, Nashe Radio. In 2011, their album "Fashion" (Russian: "Мода") was named as "Album of the Year" by NASHE radio. Bravo's musical career began 40 years ago in the USSR, and the band still tours and releases albums.

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