Oleg Gazmanov is a famous Russian pop singer and songwriter. Already in early childhood, his relatives noticed his ear for music and a strong voice. And at the age of five they were sent to a music school to learn to play the violin. But the boy did not show interest in this instrument and quickly stopped attending classes.
Childhood
Oleg Mikhailovich Gazmanov was born in the city of Gusev, Kaliningrad Region on July 22, 1951. He began to study music at an early age, but then abandoned his occupation. In the ninth grade, after an injury that prevented him from further practicing gymnastics, Oleg again showed interest in music, speaking with a school musical ensemble in clubs on Kaliningrad dance floors.
Despite the popularity, his mother was skeptical of her son’s hobby, considering it frivolous, and after graduation, Oleg, at her insistence, entered the Kaliningrad Higher Marine Engineering School with a degree in Refrigeration and Compression Machines and Units. During his studies, Oleg fulfilled his childhood dream of sea voyages - students quite often went to sea on ships. After graduating from college with honors, he remained to teach, defended his scientific work. But the music did not leave Oleg Gazmanov’s heart, and he entered the Kaliningrad School of Music in a guitar class. From that moment began his career as a singer.
Career
Oleg sang in such bands as: VIA "Visit", "Galaxy", "Blue Bird", "Atlantic". In 1988, having performed the song "Lucy", Rodion Gazmanov presented his father with fame as a composer. After that, his songs began to be performed by such stars as Masha Rasputina, Valery Leontiev. In 1989, he created the Squadron group and wrote the songs Putana and Squadron, which immediately became hits.
The first solo album in a month becomes platinum. The singer is invited to Monte Carlo, and his songs are becoming popular in Canada, Europe, USA. In 1995 Oleg became the Honored Artist of Russia, and in 2011 received the title of People's Artist of the Russian Federation. He also twice participated in the recording of the anthem of the Russian Federation. The singer was awarded the Ovation National Prize four times, in the nomination “Solit pop music”, “Best songwriter” and two times in the nomination “Huger of the Year”. In 1999, his Star was laid on the Square of Stars. Producer talent, Gazmanov implemented in the creation of the program "Lord officers". An incredible show in which each number is a mini-performance rightfully received the Prize in the field of literature and art. In total, the singer recorded 24 albums, the last one "Live - live like this!" released in 2018
