The love and creative life of this singer was as exciting, tender and touching as his songs. However, the artist had to go through many tragedies. The biography of Vladimir Kuzmin, his path to fame and the women who conquered the heart - you can read about all this in the material.
Excellent student and musician
The future artist was born in Moscow, in a simple family of a naval officer and teacher of a foreign language. His birthday was May 31, 1955. In connection with the military profession of Boris Grigoryevich, the children (Volodya, brother Sasha, sister Ira) and his wife often moved from place to place.
In 1961, the boy went to first grade. At school, the child studied very well. He paid a lot of attention to the English lessons taught by his mother. There were no problems with studies, so the diligent student was an excellent student.
The biography of Vladimir Kuzmin very early associated with creativity. Father enrolled his sons in a music school. Then Volodya was 5 years old. The child liked to play the violin. Even today, after many years, a man often picks up this instrument and gives great concerts.
Little rocker
When Mom gave Vova a guitar, the boy was very interested in the strings. The soldiers helped him master the new “weapon”. The officer’s son went to the barracks freely and without interference. There the boy received the basic lessons. Further, Vladimir Kuzmin developed his skills on his own. The songs of this artist are known to everyone, but few people know that the author wrote the first song at the age of 6 years. The kid then played yard football and on emotions created a hymn for the team.
The family lived in the Murmansk region. And just a few hundred kilometers away was Europe. And no matter how hard the Soviet regime tried to stifle foreign waves, in this section of the Union Volodya could enjoy the songs of popular foreign groups without any problems.
Melodies from the West greatly influenced his musical taste. The teenager began to get involved in rock and even created his own group. At school evenings and discos, the future singer Vladimir Kuzmin performed the songs of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.
Choice of profession
The officer father did not like the fact that his son wears long hair and is fond of foreign music. However, even despite the comments of the leadership, Boris Grigorievich did not forbid Volodya to continue to do what he liked. Although he dreamed that the guy would choose a military career.
Subsequently, many years later, when Kuzmin became a popular singer, his father became his ardent fan. At the mention of the artist himself, the man collected newspapers and magazines with articles about his son and collected records.
After receiving the certificate, the biography of Vladimir Kuzmin for a short time was associated with the railway institute. However, very soon they began to complain about the student because of their appearance. His magnificent hair and rocker image did not fit into the framework of a normal, Soviet guy. And Volodya himself understood that he did not belong here.
Therefore, in 1977, after two years of training, Kuzmin leaves the institute. But after a year he enters the Dnepropetrovsk College of Music.
Gain experience
Over the years of study, the student also mastered the flute, saxophone. The exam passed "excellent", in addition, fascinated the commission with his perfect game. He performed in restaurants for some time. Also became a member of various groups.
The biography of Vladimir Kuzmin changes after receiving a diploma. He is actively touring with famous music groups. The first serious work was participation in the VIA "Nadezhda". There the man was a guitarist. However, Volodya did not stay in this company for long. Very soon, the guys from the Gems noticed him and invited him to their place. Kuzmin played with them all year.
During this time, he managed to master the nuances of the profession. And in 1979 he created his own group, which was called "Carnival".
Step to Glory
The arsenal of the leader of the newly-assembled music company already had several ideas and a dozen songs. Thanks to his work, the team immediately became popular. This was the first step to the big stage, which made Vladimir Kuzmin. The songs of "Carnival" dispersed at lightning speed. True, only in Moscow. Among the hits of that time are “Empty Word” and “Sudden Dead End”. It should be noted that at first these compositions were written in English and only then for the Soviet audience were translated into Russian. The songs were recorded on a disc, on the cover of which it was indicated: "Rock band". This was a real sensation in a strict Union.
However, this company did not last long in the initial composition. Even before 1982, Volodya and the second member of the team - Alexander Barykin - began to argue often. Men had different perspectives on the future and relied on the exact opposite repertoire. And now a fairly popular artist decides to start all over again. He is sure his music will be a new start. Vladimir Kuzmin leaves the “Carnival” and collects the team “Speaker”.
Unhappy family
At that time, the personal life of the musician was developing especially rapidly. In 1975, he met Tatyana Artemyeva. The girl was sitting on a bench in the park, and a handsome young man approached her. At that time, the young lady was in love with another guy, but it was then that they were in a quarrel. Therefore, Tanya allowed Vova to take her home. After this event, they did not see each other for a year. And then by chance we met in a cafe. Vova wrote down Tatyana’s phone and subsequently spent days at the entrance. As a result, the girl took the courtship of a young fan.
The first wife of Vladimir Kuzmin gave birth to three children. However, family union was not simple. A man without shame cheated on her. From one of the women he even has a daughter Marta. However, Tatyana also had novels on the side, and even gave birth to a son from another man. Nikita Volodya adopted. It should be noted that the woman wrote poetry, so she created many hits for her husband. Among them - “When will you call me” and “White flowers”.
Union with the Diva
The family broke up when Kuzmin began working with Alla Pugacheva. Despite the fact that both artists were married, a stormy romance broke out between them, which was watched by the whole country. Two stars performed together, Volodya wrote songs for the Diva. The first wife of Vladimir Kuzmin believes that this is what caused her husband to file for divorce and move away from the children.
In 1986, the duet hit “Two Stars”. Such an alliance contributed to the popularity of the singer, but very soon he realized that Pugacheva’s style was completely alien to him, so their relationship was broken.
The man continues to engage in the “Speaker” group. The tour is a success. Crowds of fans are running after Kuzmin. Fans do not give peace to the musician. Tired of popularity, he travels with the group to the USA. There they perform in bars and clubs, master new styles.
During this period, a man gets acquainted with the American model Kelly Curzon. Young people fall in love and get married. But the father of the woman threatened to leave her daughter without an inheritance due to an alliance with the Russian. Therefore, after 2 years, the couple broke up.
The fate of the children
In 1992, Vladimir Kuzmin returned to Moscow. The albums that he released abroad were English-speaking, so they did not receive much popularity at home.
Next, the musician gets acquainted with the actress and beauty Vera Sotnikova. A few days later, lovers settle together. A woman becomes a support for the musician: inspires songs, refuses roles to be together, and even shoots music videos for him. Vera also establishes his contacts with children. The singer dedicates the song “Siberian Frosts” to this woman. However, in 2000, even this couple breaks up.
Later, he met with student Ekaterina Trofimova. The girl was born in 1982 and was much younger than the chosen one. Of course, Katie's parents did not support such a relationship. But a talented musician quickly conquered them. Soon the couple got married.
In 2002, a tragedy occurred in the singer’s family. The eldest daughter of Vladimir Kuzmin, Lisa, was killed. The criminal turned out to be her boyfriend - a drug dealer. And in 2009, the son of Stepan fell from the 18th floor.
The second daughter, Sonya, participated in the project “Star Factory-3”. Now engaged in creative activities.
Kuzmin himself today dreams of children from his third wife and is actively touring with concerts.