Well, the generation of the 80s? Recall our young years? When out of all the TVs and speakers hi-fi songs were rushing. And we sang along, feeling carefree and happy.
Youth has passed, the group’s popularity has waned. Let's remember them: the very first Hi-Fi band, albums and songs. Which went crazy for girls and boys born in the 80s.
How it all began?
Somewhere in faraway Siberia lived two friends: Pasha and Eric. The guys were smart, very smart and loved to experiment. To whom of them it occurred to us to create a musical group, this is unknown to us. Judging by the fact that Eric Chanturia was the producer, the idea was his.
Without thinking twice, the comrades came up with uncomplicated scenery, wrote songs and began to reflect on the collective. In this regard, the composition of the Hi-Fi group is unique. Its members met on the set of the first video.
A memorable event happened in August 1998. 20 years ago, as we see. Then a video was shot for the song "Not Given." The shooting took place in St. Petersburg. The first composition lasted longer than the rest.
Pioneers
Recall the first composition of the Hi-Fi group. This is a beautiful model Oksana Oleshko, a native of Novosibirsk Mitya Fomin and now in the group Timothy Pronkin.
The guys, as mentioned above, met on the set of the first clip. It was difficult to rub against each other, but over time the difficulties passed. Beauty Oksana charmed fans of the male group. Interestingly, for the girl, participation in the group as a singer was something new. She is a ballerina, danced by the Na-Na group, Oleg Gazmanov and many other celebrities.
Mitya Fomin is a failed doctor. Since childhood, he was fond of singing, dreamed of becoming an artist. But the guy had another hobby - he loved animals. He told his parents that he would become a veterinarian. In those days, this profession was mainly associated with farm animals. Parents sent Mitya to the medical one according to the principle: since you want to be treated, be a doctor.
The doctor from the guy did not work. He left the university and pursued a stage career.
Timothy Pronkin is an outstanding person. A native Muscovite who worked in a strip club for gays. Where he met his wife. Just don’t think that his wife is a man. No, this is an ordinary woman. The couple has two children. And Tima is the only member of the Hi-Fi group who works in it to this day.
Decay
Five years have passed. The group was at its peak when Oleshko announced that she was leaving her. The girl left the world of show business. Her priorities have changed: now the family was in the first place.
Oksana got married and devoted all herself to family life. And the producer had to think with whom to replace her.
Take two
The second lead singer of the Hi-Fi group was a professional model. After the appearance of Tatyana Tereshina, the video "The Seventh Petal" was shot. Neither the song, nor the colorful production, in which more than 20 people starred, received special popularity.
In 2004, under Tatiana, the group became one of the most popular and sought after in Russia. And a year later Tereshina left the project.
Third chance
Replacing Tatyana was not found immediately. This time, Catherine Lee joined the Hi-Fi group. We know her as Katya Lee from the Factory group.
The girl did not stay long in the project. With her, only three videos were released. In 2010, Catherine left the group. But even earlier, Mitya Fomin left. This was a blow for all participants, the guy did not want to let go. Nevertheless, Mitya managed to make a brilliant solo career.
The guy was replaced by Kirill Kolgushkin. But his voice did not like Pavel Yesenin - the founder of the group. So Pasha had to sing himself. Until the moment when Vyacheslav Samarin appeared in the Hi-Fi group.
Next shift
Not lost yet? Olesya Lipchanskaya became the fourth member of Hi-Fi. She was replaced by the departed Katya Lee. Cyril also runs away. Moreover, this artist left the group with a scandal.
He is replaced by Vyacheslav Samarin. He stayed with the Hi-Fi group for a short time. Came in February 2012, left in October of the same year.
What now?
Until the end of 2016, nothing was heard about the group. It would seem that this is a complete collapse. But in 2016, a new vocalist suddenly appeared. This is Marina Drozhdina. He and Timofei Pronkin performed together.
This continued until April 2018. And then it's time to shout "Hurray!". The fact is that the first composition of the Hi-Fi group (Oksana Oleshko, Timofei Pronkin and Mitya Fomin) performed at Olimpiysky. Fans were intrigued by the fact that the group is returning to the stage in its gold composition.
At the moment, it is known that the group is preparing to release a new clip. And on September 6 this year there was a performance on the Murzilki Live show.
Popular songs
It is known that Hi-Fi is a cult pop group of the late 90s - early 2000s. Their songs sounded on all radio stations and rushed from television screens. Let's highlight the most popular:
"Not given";
"Homeless";
"And we loved";
"High school";
"We are not angels".
Albums
A large number of albums, the composition of the Hi-Fi group, the photos of which were viewed with bated breath at one time, cannot boast. Nevertheless, their songs were at the peak of popularity.
What albums were released?
"First Contact" - 1999;
"Reproduction" - 1999;
“Remember” - 2001;
Best - 2002;
The Best I - 2008 year.
Awards
The Golden Gramophone award is remembered by many. We sat at the TV screens and cheered for our favorites. The Hi-Fi group was able to receive this award as many as four times.
First time in 1999. Award received for the song "Black Raven".
The second time, Hi-Fi was awarded in 2000. The song "Behind Me" has become the best.
Two years have passed. And in 2002, the guys again awarded. This time, the song “And we loved” brought them success.
The year 2004 has come. And with him came the time to award the group. And again, the Golden Gramophone is awarded to its participants. The song "Golden Petal" is the "hero of the day."
And in 2005, members of the Hi-Fi group received another award. This time from the Muz-TV channel. The guys were awarded for the fact that the group became the most popular and fashionable. The award was called "The Most Fashionable Group".
Conclusion
All good things come to an end quickly. Our article has come to its end. In it, we remembered the favorites of boys and girls born in the 80s. The composition of the Hi-Fi group has changed repeatedly. But we are dear to precisely that, its first option. He gave his fans a lot of wonderful songs and colorful clips.
Since we are talking about nostalgia, let's recall a song without which not a single graduation party could do. Clip for the song "And we loved." We look and enjoy.