"Leningrad" is a Russian band with a long history and scandalous fame. Provocative texts with an abundance of mate, non-standard shows on the verge of public morals at concerts, while a powerful rotation on the radio and television - do not notice this team is impossible, even if you do not like the style of the music he performs. At a time when the attention to the group from the side of journalists was somewhat diminished, a new song appeared ... about the male sexual organ. The composition, despite the rudeness and abundance of profanity, instantly became popular, and Julia Kogan - the soloist of "Leningrad" at that time - once woke up famous throughout the country. However, very soon the band started performing with another girl, entrusting her with all the female vocal parts.
Group "Leningrad": soloist Alisa Vox-Burmistrova
In 2012, Julia Kogan decided to become a mother and gathered in a decree. It is worth noting that the singer worked in the group along with her undisputed leader Sergey Shnurov. In the last albums there were more than enough songs, suggesting male and female vocals or even more female. Accordingly, performing without a soloist for the team at that time meant giving up half of the updated repertoire. At this step the team did not dare, and then the search for a new vocalist began. She became Alisa Vox-Burmistrova. The girl can not be considered fully "the opening of" Leningrad ". Before joining the group, she was quite known as a resident of many St. Petersburg clubs, in particular, D'12. The new soloist of "Leningrad" enjoyed popularity and as a leader. Initially, it was assumed that Alice would only replace Julia at the time of the decree, but as a result, the girl remained in the group.
Who fired Julia Kogan?
Very soon after the birth of the child, the ex-vocalist began appearing in public, giving interviews and appearing in a talk show. At this time, the group "Leningrad" went on tour, and in many cities the audience was waiting to see the collective in the old familiar composition. The expectations of the fans did not come true, the new one always came on the stage - Alice. And very soon there were reports of Yulia's official and final dismissal. According to some sources, this decision was taken by Sergey Shnurov. It was he who wanted the soloist of the band "Leningrad" Julia Kogan to leave the band forever. The official version boils down to a divergence of creative interests. Shnurov said earlier in his interviews that he sometimes finds it difficult to work with Julia. It is worth noting that Kogan's total experience in the group is about 5 years, in "Leningrad" she came in 2007.
The new soloist is no worse than the old one!
Some time after the personnel changes in the beloved band, the most devoted fans tried to discuss and compare Alice with Julia. The conclusions were different, someone initially did not like the new composition. However, over time, Alice proved that she knows how to sing and excellently feels all the mood of the collective. Today she is already known as the main vocalist and is looking forward to the concerts. A new soloist of "Leningrad" and in typical scandals for a group, for example, they once shared with Sergei Shnurov in public in protest against the law prohibiting mate.
Is there life after "Leningrad"?
Many fans are interested in what became of Julia Kogan after the dismissal from the group? In her interviews, this bright and, no doubt, talented girl emphasizes that although the news of her resignation surprised her, but not too upset. Today, the ex-soloist of "Leningrad" works as a TV presenter on the channel for girls "Yu", and also has a solo musical project. Julia claims that she liked working in a group, but this is only a certain stage in her creative career. The dismissal from the collective only stimulated her to work and develop further.