Anatoly (Alexei) Aleshin and the group "Araks"

The birth of pop and rock music in our country is associated with the name of the ensemble "Jolly Fellows". Their musical compositions gave way to a new generation of rock musicians in the USSR. Алексей Алешин, певец и скрипач. During the long time of the creation of the ensemble, many musicians and performers took part in his work, including the hero of our story Alexei Aleshin, a singer and violinist. For six years in the ensemble the musician became a famous vocalist and won the love of the public. The most vivid period of his work is connected with the band "Araks" - the legend of domestic rock. But first things first.

Biography of the singer Alexei Aleshin

The real name of the singer is Anatoly Alexandrovich Aleshin. Unfortunately, it was not possible to find information about why Aleksey often appears on the same level as the real name.

Alyoshin was born in Moscow on March 15, 1949. From the very childhood, Alexey's life is connected with music. Being a gifted child, he entered his own music school and brilliantly graduated from it in violin. Алексей Алешин выступал в группе «Ветер перемен», сначала скрипачом, затем вокалистом. After graduation from the general education school, while studying in the aviation technical school, Alexei Aleshin appeared in the band "Wind of Changes", first as a violinist, then as a vocalist. To improve his professional level, he entered the music school. The Gnessins.

Soon the Wind of Change group broke up. Alexey, having served in the army, began to look for another collective for the manifestation of his musical talent. The ensemble "Jolly Fellows" became for him a real school of skill. Alexey proved to be a brilliant vocalist. Алексея Алешина , стала мега-популярным хитом. The record "Love is a huge country", recorded with the participation of Alexei Aleshin , became a mega-popular hit.

Star stage in the works of A. Aleshin

In 1979, Alexei moved to the legendary Moscow group Araks. By that time, the musical team, which began its activity on dance floors and underground concerts, has already won fame by participating in the bold productions of Mark Zakharov, especially in the play "Life and Death of Joaquin Murietta". Violinist and singer Alexei Aleshin strengthened the composition of the group. "Araks" with its original repertoire and boundless capacity for work, became the most popular band on the Soviet stage. And in small scenes, and in huge stadiums - everywhere the team demonstrated high professionalism and devotion to rock music.

Adherence to hard rock dictated the musicians appropriate image and lifestyle, which is characteristic of all rockers in the world, which attracted attention and did not like officials from culture. In 1982, the authorities began to disband many groups with a pronounced hard-rock form, including Araks.

Without imagining a life without music, Alyoshin organized a semi-legal group "Stayer", which brilliantly played some old-fashioned professional hard rock. But the star of many rock bands rolled up when a new idol of the country appeared on the stage - "Tender May". Alexei could not adapt to the pop music that was alien to him and in 1990 he left for the whole eleven years to the USA.

Years Abroad

The period of life abroad turned for Alyoshin a kind of new school. Joint activity with New York rock musicians gave him invaluable experience and taught a completely different work with sound. Many reinterpreted, Alexei developed his new style in America, which he calls a symbiosis of Russian songs and modern hard rock. After the return, Alyoshin has been working with musicians of the former "Araks" band for several years, and gives successful concerts throughout the country. But the revival of Araks did not produce the expected result. Not wanting to engage in retro music anymore, Alyoshin is assembling a new group, which includes young talents. Musicians create a new program, they work carefully and professionally.

The name of Anatoly - Alexei Aleshin is well known to real lovers of modern music. The unique manner of performance, the original timbre of the voice, the highest performing level are the components of his success. The artist has something to say to his audience, and she eagerly awaits his performances.