Alexander Gradsky

Alexander Gradsky
Александр Градский
Gradsky in 2019
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
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Musician
  • Vocal teacher
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Bass guitar
  • Violin
  • Drums
  • Synthesizer
Years active1963–2021
Labels
Formerly of
Alexander Gradsky
Awards

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.

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.