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Biography of Andrei Derzhavin, family, creativity

The modern Russian stage is a kind of vinaigrette from a variety of collectives and performers. There are groups of one-day events. Successfully singing one or two songs, they go into the shadows. There are more "long-playing" projects. And there is the Time Machine. Then everyone will exclaim with delight: "Yes this is an inimitable collective, whose work is worshiped by millions!" So it is.

Famous keyboardist of the famous collective

Formed more than 35 years ago, the "Time Machine" group makes its admirers happy with quality and explosive compositions. Of course, everyone knows the soloist of this collective - the incomparable Andrei Makarevich. However, it should be noted that other members of the "rock band" are no less famous. For example, Andrei Derzhavin. This talented and charismatic man sensually and magically extracts from his keyboard instrument magic notes. He is also the backing vocalist of the team. It should be noted that long before joining the group, Andrey Derzhavin successfully performed, and is now performing his solo projects. The musician has a rich creative past behind him, he has a bright future ahead of him. How did the biography of Andrei Derzhavin begin? What was the impulse for the artist to follow in the footsteps of Bach, Shostakovich, Beethoven and other famous composers? Let's figure it out.

Musical-sports childhood

Biography of Andrei Derzhavin took the start for his narrative in the last century - in 1963. September 20 in the city of Ukhta (currently located in the Autonomous Republic of Komi) and the future author and performer was born. From an early age, the boy showed vivid abilities for music. Noting this craving for creativity, parents gave Andrew to music school for piano. The second instrument, to which his passion was manifested, was the guitar. However, music does not always occupy a primary importance in the life of a boy. The modern composer and singer Andrey Derzhavin, whose biography is full of bright events of a creative nature, for a long time gave his preference to the sport. Power struggle, various track and field athletics competitions and winter sports, football and gymnastics - the boy often gave them much more time than music. However, it was the latter that became the only thing of his future life.

Student years

Creative amateur performance was Andrew's companion from the earliest years. It was hard for him to decide on the priority of music. At times, his thoughts and soul were dominated by rock, sometimes pop music. The young man could not give his preference to one musical instrument, bowing alternately either to the keyboard or to the guitar.

After leaving school, a new page of his narrative and a student biography of Andrei Derzhavin began. Not wanting to distance himself from the house, the young man chose the Ukhta Industrial Institute for himself. It is noteworthy that in this institution, together with him received education and world-famous millionaire Roman Abramovich. With a musician, a famous businessman is still in a friendly and warm relationship.

The first project

After graduating from the institute, Andrei Derzhavin's biography is supplemented with new events. In 1985, together with his friend and classmate Sergei Kostrov, he created the group "STALKER", which for some time was exclusively a studio project. The reason for this was the absence of the vocalist. After a while the vacant place was taken by Andrey Derzhavin. The true birthday of the collective is the day of the release of their first song "Stars" - July 7, 1985. A year later, the group released the self-titled debut album, widely recognized by the public and critics. This collection contains a lot of songs, the author of music is Andrew Derzhavin.

Discography group has three full-length albums. Under the wing of the Syktyvkar Philharmonic, the collective "STALKER" successfully tours across the expanses of the USSR. In the early 1990s, the group ceased to exist. Andrei Derzhavin and Sergey Kostrov are leaving for Moscow. They decide to conquer the capital's show business. There everyone worked on their projects. Andrew successfully arranges the album by Alexander Kutikov "Dancing on the Roof". This was an undoubted success of the artist as a versatile musician. It is noteworthy that it was at that time that Derzhavin's friendship began with the team of "Time Machine".

By itself

Long 9 years (from 1991 to 2000), the artist is working on a solo career. Together with the already well-known Sergei Kostrov, the albums "Do not cry, Alice" and "Life in a fictional world" come out. It is noteworthy that the compositions from the first collection are still performed by the Time Machine band at their concerts. Thanks to his solo career, the singer and composer recognized the whole Soviet Union: the compositions "Alien Wedding", "Do not Cry, Alice" and many others brought the artist to the stage of the annual main concert of the country "Song of the Year".

In 1994 Andrey Derzhavin became a count. This happened with the assistance of the Russian Nobility Society, which recognized the artist's contribution to the development of Russian art. Two years after this event, the musician releases his third solo album titled "By itself." The composition "Cranes", included in this collection, instantly became a hit of numerous hit parades.

A difficult choice and combination of projects

2000 becomes a turning point in the work of Andrei Derzhavin. He faces a difficult choice: to continue his solo career or to agree to the proposal of Andrei Makarevich to become a keyboard player in the group "Time Machine". The artist makes a difficult choice in favor of the second option. And after a while the album "The Place Where the Light" is released, the back-vocal and keyboard accompaniment of which were the result of Derzhavin's hard work. Along with work in the group, Andrey continues his solo work. He writes music for films and cartoons, takes part in episodic filming of films of various genres.

Secret and personal

It should be noted that a huge number of USSR stars supported and maintained friendly relations with the musician. One of them was Igor Talkov. His widow and child are those whom Andrey Derzhavin always and at any time supports. Biography, family, personal life of the artist are partially hidden from the eyes of journalists. The musician himself does not like to communicate with the "fourth power". However, even this is not an obstacle to making a verdict: Derzhavin is a great family man. With his wife Helen, he met as a student of an industrial institute. The couple have two children - daughter Anna and son Vladislav. The latter is the founder of the Stinkie group. In addition, he already gave his parents a granddaughter Alice.

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