The modern Russian stage is a kind of vinaigrette from a variety of groups and performers. There are one-day groups. Having successfully performed one or two songs, they go into the shadows. There are more "long-playing" projects. And there is a "Time Machine". Here everyone will exclaim with delight: “Yes, this is an inimitable collective, whose creativity is worshiped by millions!” It is.
The famous keyboard player of the famous team
Formed over 35 years ago, the Time Machine group pleases its fans with high-quality and explosive compositions. Of course, everyone knows the soloist of this group - the incomparable Andrei Makarevich. However, it should be noted that other members of the "rock band" are no less famous. For example, Andrei Derzhavin. This talented and charismatic man sensually and magically extracts magic notes from his keyboard instrument . He is also the backing vocalist of the team. It should be noted that long before joining the group Andrei Derzhavin successfully performed, and now performs with his solo projects. The musician has a rich creative past, he has a bright future ahead of him. How did the biography of Andrei Derzhavin begin? What was the impetus for the artist to follow in the footsteps of Bach, Shostakovich, Beethoven and other famous composers? Let's figure it out.
Musical and sports childhood
The biography of Andrei Derzhavin took the start for his story in the last century - in 1963. On September 20th, in the city of Ukhta (currently located in the autonomous Republic of Komi), the future author and performer was born. From an early age, the boy showed bright abilities for music. Noting this craving for creativity, parents sent Andrei to a music school in piano. The second instrument to which his passion manifested itself was the guitar. However, music did not always occupy paramount importance in the boy's life. The contemporary composer and singer Andrei Derzhavin, whose biography is filled with bright events of a creative nature, has long preferred his sport. Power struggle, various athletics competitions and winter sports, football and gymnastics - the boy often devoted much more time to them than to music. However, it was the latter that became the only thing of his whole future life.
Student years
Amateur performances have been Andrei’s companion from an early age. It was hard for him to decide on the choice of the priority direction of music. At times, his thoughts and soul were dominated by rock, sometimes by pop music. The young man could not give preference to one musical instrument either, inclining alternately to the keyboard or the guitar.
After leaving school, she began a new page in her story and a student biography of Andrei Derzhavin. Not wanting to move away from home, the young man chose the Ukhta Industrial Institute for himself. It is noteworthy that in this institution, along with him, the millionaire Roman Abramovich, known to the whole world, was educated. The eminent businessman is still in friendly and warm relations with the musician.
First project
After graduation, the biography of Andrei Derzhavin is replenished with new events. In 1985, together with his friend and classmate Sergei Kostrov, he created the STALKER group, which for some time was an exclusively studio project. The reason for this was the lack of a vocalist. After some time, the vacant place was taken by Andrei Derzhavin. The true birthday of the collective is considered the day of the publication of their first song "Stars" - July 7, 1985. A year later, the group released their self-titled debut album, which received wide acclaim from the public and critics. This collection contains many compositions, the author of the music of which is Andrei Derzhavin.
The discography of the group has three full albums. Under the wing of the Syktyvkar Philharmonic, the STALKER team successfully tours the expanses of the USSR. In the early 1990s, the group ceased to exist. Andrey Derzhavin and Sergey Kostrov leave for Moscow. They decide to conquer the capital's show business. There, everyone worked on their projects. Andrey successfully arranges Alexander Kutikov's album “Dancing on the Roof”. It was the undoubted success of the artist as a diverse musician. It is noteworthy that it was at that time that Derzhavin’s friendship with the Time Machine collective began.
By itself
For a long 9 years (from 1991 to 2000), the artist has been working on a solo career. Together with the already well-known Sergei Kostrov, the albums Do Not Cry, Alice and Life in a Fictional World are released. It is noteworthy that the compositions from the first collection are still performed at their concerts by the Time Machine group. Thanks to his solo career, the whole Soviet Union recognized the singer and composer: the compositions “Alien Wedding”, “Do Not Cry, Alice” and many others brought the artist to the stage of the country's annual main concert “Song of the Year”.
In 1994, Andrei Derzhavin became a count. This happened with the assistance of the Russian noble society, which recognized the contribution of the artist to the development of Russian art. Two years after this event, the musician releases his third solo album, entitled "On Its Own". The composition "Cranes", included in this collection, instantly became a hit of numerous charts.
Difficult selection and combination of projects
2000 is a turning point in the work of Andrei Derzhavin. He faces a difficult choice: to continue his solo career or to agree to the proposal of Andrei Makarevich to become a keyboard player in the group “Time Machine”. The artist makes a difficult choice in favor of the second option. And after some time the album “The Place Where the Light” is released, whose backing vocals and keyboard accompaniment were the result of Derzhavin's hard work. Along with working in a group, Andrei continues his solo work. He writes music for films and cartoons, takes part in episodic filming of films of various genres.
Secret and personal
It should be noted that a huge number of stars of the USSR supported and maintains friendly relations with the musician. One of them was Igor Talkov. His widow and child are those whom Andrei Derzhavin always and anytime supports. The biography, family, and personal life of the artist are partially hidden from the eyes of journalists. The musician himself does not like to communicate with the “fourth power”. However, even this is not an obstacle to a verdict: Derzhavin is a magnificent family man. He met his wife Elena as a student at an industrial institute. The couple has two children - daughter Anna and son Vladislav. The latter is the founder of the Stinkie group. In addition, he already gave his parents a granddaughter Alice.