Boris Grebenshchikov

Boris Grebenshchikov
Борис Гребенщиков
Grebenshchikov in 2016
Grebenshchikov in 2016
Background information
Birth nameBoris Borisovich Grebenshikov
Also known asBG
Born (1953-11-27) 27 November 1953 (age 70)
Leningrad, Soviet Union
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments
Years active1972–present
Websitebg-aquarium.com
AwardsOrder "For Merit to the Fatherland" (4th class)

Boris Borisovich Grebenshchikov (Russian: Борис Борисович Гребенщиков; born (1953-11-27)27 November 1953) is a prominent member of the generation which is widely considered to be the "founding fathers" of Russian rock music. He is the founder and lead singer of the band Aquarium which has been active since 1972. Grebenshchikov is frequently referred to as BG (Russian: БГ; pronounced "Beh-Geh"), after his initials.