Boris Borisovich Grebenshchikov is a prominent member of the generation which is widely considered the 'founding fathers' of Russian rock music. Due as much to his personal contribution as to the lasting success of his main effort, the band Aquarium, he is a household name in Russia and much of the former Soviet Union. Grebenshchikov is frequently referred to as BG, after his initials. He is often called the 'Grandfather of Russian Rock'.
Member of: Aquarium
Instruments: Guitar • Harmonica • Keyboard Instrument • Metallophone • Tambura • Voice
Genres: Rock Music • Reggae • Folk Rock
Occupations: actor, poet, singer, writer, composer, radio personality, lyricist, guitarist, presenter, keyboardist, multi-instrumentalist, publisher, manufacturer, film score composer, journalist, rock musician, mathematician, record producer, songwriter, recording artist