Alexander Gradsky

Alexander Borisovich Gradsky (Russian: Алекса́ндр Бори́сович Гра́дский; born Alexander Borisovich Fradkin, 3 November 1949 – 28 November 2021) was a Russian rock singer, bard, multi-instrumentalist and composer.

Alexander Gradsky
Александр Градский
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Gradsky in 2019
Background information
Birth nameAlexander Borisovich Fradkin
Born(1949-11-03)3 November 1949
Kopeysk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Died28 November 2021(2021-11-28) (aged 72)
Moscow, Russia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Musician
  • Vocal teacher
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Bass guitar
  • Violin
  • Drums
  • Synthesizer
Years active1963–2021
Labels
Alexander Gradsky
Awards

He was one of the earliest performers of rock music in Russia. His diverse repertoire included rock 'n' roll, traditional folk songs performed with a rock twist, and operatic arias. He composed two rock operas and numerous songs including soundtrack music for several films and cartoons.

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