Vladimir Kuzmin can rightfully be considered one of the most odious musicians of his time. The generation of Alla Pugacheva puts him among the winners on the creative Olympus of the country.
One of the pioneers of domestic rock, a conqueror of hearts, a talented composer, and finally, rightfully awarded the title of People’s Artist, Vladimir Kuzmin is once again popular today.
Short biography of Vladimir Kuzmin
Our hero was born on May 31, 1955 in the city of Moscow in a military family. Father Boris G. served as a marine. Mother was a teacher of foreign languages. The family of the future star was transferred to serve in the Murmansk region (the village of Pechenga). There the formation of the boy took place. Science was easy for him. His musical talent opens there, and he creates the first rock band. After graduation, Vladimir leaves for Moscow and enters the Railway Institute, which after two years of study leaves, and passes exams at a music school. After graduating from it and receiving a musical education in 1977, Kuzmin works as part of the VIA "Nadezhda". After a successful performance, he is invited to the ensemble "Gems". Having gained invaluable experience, Vladimir Kuzmin together with Alexander Barykin created the Carnival group in 1979. This project has become a success. The first tour of the city. But the insurmountable differences between Kuzmin and Barykin did not allow their further joint activities to develop. Kuzmin leaves and in 1982 creates a group "Speaker". His fame played a big role, and the group immediately received a huge army of fans. New times have come, and the format of the group has exhausted itself. Vladimir Kuzmin took up a solo career. Collaboration with Alla Pugacheva gave a new round in creativity. Many ballads and lyric songs were written. In the early 90's, Vladimir Kuzmin left for the United States, and, having lived there for a short time, returned to his homeland. In 1992, the musician gives a new birth to the group "Speaker". In 2011, the musician was awarded the title of People's Artist of Russia.
