Russian groups of the 80s and 90s. Foreign pop and disco groups of the eighties

For 10 years now, the Big City concert agency has been organizing events with the participation of famous artists from Russia and abroad. We work directly with many public idols and offer clients a transparent payment system and always the quality of the holidays. A large selection of musicians of different genres allows you to choose exactly the one who will provide an atmosphere at your corporate party, birthday or wedding that everyone present will be happy about. From the list of Russian rock bands of the 90s you can invite such legends of heavy music as Bi-2, Splin, 7B, Diana Arbenina, Tantsy Minus. For fans of the alternative, we can organize a concert of the groups Slot, Tracktor Bowling, Amatory or Stigmata.

Personal concert from rock musicians

The list of Russian rock bands of the 80s and 90s presented in our catalog contains famous groups whose work is adored, covered and divided into quotes. There has always been a huge demand for high-quality, meaningful music. This is also relevant now, so if you want to make a corporate event or anniversary unforgettable, invite a star to your celebration. You can order popular Russian rock bands of the 80s from the list - Zemlyane, Alisa, Chaif, Aria, DDT, Mashina Vremeni, Mumiy Troll and a host of other musicians whose records sold out in no time.

What artists can be booked for events?

Russian rock bands of the 80s and 90s are represented only by the most famous groups who have earned their authority with powerful music and lyrics. Musicians who earned their popularity thanks to their talent. Don't know who you want to invite to your event? The concert and holiday agency "Bolshoy Gorod" will help you select popular Russian rock bands of the 90s from the list for your holiday and organize it, taking into account all your wishes and suggestions. Some groups that are worthy of an invitation to a private or corporate event:

The Lyube group and Nikolai Rastorguev will bring solemnity to the atmosphere of your holiday and charge you with patriotic energy.
The Leningrad group will blow the audience away and leave no chance for boredom. Everyone present will be delighted, regardless of gender and age.
Gorky Park is a cult band of the 80s, whose song Moscow Calling brought them wild popularity in America and Europe.

Of course, the choice of a Russian rock band from the 80s and 90s completely depends on the musical preferences of the customer, but one thing is obvious - having a celebrity as your guest is solid, interesting and extraordinary. The specialists of the Big City agency are ready to take full responsibility for organizing any holiday.

List of Russian punk rock bands of the 90s

Punk is a subculture, a separate milestone in the history of heavy music, because this genre personifies a critical attitude towards society and generally accepted moral norms. Many people now listen to punk rock of the 80s and 90s with nostalgia, for some the words are important, while others are interested in the rhythm of the guitar strings, which charges with energy and drive. Book the best Russian rock bands of the 90s for yourself and your guests and your event will remain in memory for a long time. Prince, Cockroaches, Brigadny Podryad, Lumen, Lyapis Trubetskoy - the list of popular Russian rock bands of the 80s can be continued for a long time. Our concert agency cooperates with all famous artists in Russia and abroad, so we provide our clients with a huge selection of musicians who can be invited to private or public events.

Reasons why choose "Big City"

The high level of professionals of the Big City concert agency helps to realize the wildest fantasies of customers. We provide custom musicians and provide a cultural program at the event. Working with us, you will receive a concert of your favorite artists of those years, as well as many advantages, because we:

We have been on the market since 2008, which means that for 10 years we have been creating a festive mood and inviting stars to corporate events, birthdays, and weddings.
We make a million-dollar event for affordable money thanks to direct cooperation with musicians.
We have a huge base of artists and work with them on an ongoing basis. We guarantee high-quality sound and a spectacular show at your event.
We carry out a series of works on the creation and organization of celebrations of various sizes - from small private ones to public ones available to the general public.

Alexander Barykin, a famous Russian singer, was born on February 18, 1952. Today he would have turned 62 years old. Unfortunately, the artist passed away in 2011.

The peak of Alexander Barykin’s popularity occurred in the eighties. We decided to remember his work, as well as other brightest domestic performers of that time.

Alexander was born in the village of Berezovo, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, but as a child he and his family moved to the town of Lyubertsy near Moscow. He began studying music while still in school, organizing his first group in high school and performing with it on dance floors. It was then that he wrote the first songs and poems. It is interesting that, having already become popular, he very rarely allowed himself to perform songs based on his own poems.

Barykin graduated from the vocal department of Gnesinka, and then in absentia from the Krasnodar Institute of Culture.

His professional career began in 1973. At first, he performed in various groups - “Muscovites”, “Jolly Fellows”, “Gems”. In 1979, he organized the Carnival group, in which he performed together with Vladimir Kuzmin. The team became incredibly popular, however, it broke up and reassembled, but without Kuzmin. With Barykin as a soloist, he became truly stellar.

In the early nineties, the artist began to have problems with his ligaments, and he was temporarily forced to interrupt performances and recordings, returning only in the 2000s.

The most famous songs: “Bouquet”, “Airport”, “TV program for tomorrow”, “20.00”, “Beyond that river”, “Miracle Island”.

VLADIMIR KUZMIN

Vladimir Kuzmin was born in 1955 in Moscow. He was interested in music from an early age. Already at the age of 5, he took up the guitar, studied violin at a music school, wrote his first song at the age of 6, and organized his first group in middle school. After school, Kuzmin went to the Dnepropetrovsk Glinka Music College, where he chose the flute as an instrument.

He began his career by participating in various groups, the most popular of which was Carnival, which he founded together with Alexander Barykin. The artist’s collaboration with Alla Pugacheva added considerable success. He was the soloist of her song theater “Recital”, wrote songs for Prima Donna and, of course, sang with her.

In 1987, he embarked on a solo voyage, which he continues to successfully do to this day. In total, he has about 20 albums and more than 200 songs.

The most famous songs: “Two stars”, “I won’t forget you”, “When you call me”, “5 minutes from your house”, “Beauty Queen”, “The Tale of My Life”.

Alexey Glyzin

Alexey Glyzin is a native of the city of Mytishchi near Moscow. Like many stars, he began to get interested in music from childhood. Graduated from music school, piano class. But he didn’t go to study at a music university, but at a radio equipment-making technical school. However, he left it and created his first ensemble, and then nevertheless went to the Tambov cultural and educational school, and from there to the Moscow Institute of Culture.

Glyzin performed in the groups “Good Fellows”, “Gems”, “Rhythm”, but “Merry Fellows” brought him real fame. The group performed at many music festivals and competitions and gave the public a lot of hits.

In 1988, Alexey began his solo career. He released 8 solo albums, the last of which was released in 2012.

The most famous songs: “Bologoe”, “Wandering Artists”, “Winter Garden”, “You are not an Angel”, “Either the will, or not the will”, “Late evening in Sorrento”.

Igor Sarukhanov

Igor Sarukhanov was born in Samarkand in 1956. He has been interested in music since childhood, played in ensembles at school, and graduated from a music school with a degree in guitar. Igor dreamed of studying at Gnesinka, but was unable to enroll and, at the insistence of his parents, entered the Moscow Institute of Chemical Engineering. True, a year later he left him and joined the army, where he served in a song and dance ensemble. There he met Stas Namin and ended up in his team “Blue Bird”, and then in “Flowers”.

In 1983, Igor formed his own group, “Circle,” which quickly became successful. And after 2 years, the artist began a solo career, which has not ended today. Sarukhanov's last album was released in 2012.

The most famous songs: “My dear old people”, “Green eyes”, “I wish you”, “This is not love”, “Fox violin”.

Vladimir Presnyakov

Fate left Vladimir Presnyakov Jr. almost no other choice but to study music, because it was in his genes. He was born into the family of popular musicians Vladimir and Elena Presnyakov - artists of the VIA "Gems"

Already at the age of 11 he wrote his first song, at 12 he sang in a church choir in Moscow, and at 13 he performed as part of the Cruise group, performing his own songs. Another 2 years later, Presnyakov Jr. began his solo career, performing in the Laima Vaikule variety show.

Vladimir's real fame came after the release of the film "Above the Rainbow" in 1986, where the main character performed by Dmitry Maryanov sang in his voice. The songs from this film still remain hits in Russian music. After the film, a successful career was not long in coming. Almost until the mid-nineties, Presnyakov consistently entered the charts of the most popular young Russian performers, receiving music awards and prizes.

However, Vladimir’s success was partly facilitated by a civil marriage with an equally popular girl of that time - the daughter of Alla Pugacheva, Kristina Orbakaite.

The most famous songs: “Zurbagan”, “Islands”, “A stewardess named Zhanna”, “The Wanderer”, “Touchy”, “Lie to me”.

Vladimir Markin

Another star of the eighties, Vladimir Markin, before starting his singing career, he worked in many ways - as a packer, bricklayer, seamstress, cutter. However, he studied music since childhood, played in the school ensemble and in the institute (he graduated from the Moscow Energy Institute).

In 1983, Markin organized the “Difficult Childhood” ensemble, with which he began performing professionally. The team stood out from the rest with songs with irony and humor, thanks to which they gained wide popularity.

Markin left his singing career in the late nineties. Today he works as the director of the Moscow Power Engineering Institute House of Culture, an institute from which he himself graduated.

The most famous songs: “Lilac Fog”, “The Little Princess”, “White Bird Cherry”, “Brownie”, “I’m Ready to Kiss the Sand”.

Sergey Minaev

Muscovite Sergei Minaev (not to be confused with the writer - author of the book “Spiritless”) graduated from GITIS and the Moscow School of Circus and Variety Arts. The main feature of his work was parodies. He began his performances with them in 1987. His arsenal included cover versions of hits by Modern Talking, Yaki-Da, E-Type, A-Ha, Boney M, Aqua, Blue System, Bad Boys Blue and many other famous artists. Minaev wrote all the texts of his parodies himself, and they were all distinguished by slight irony.

After a wave of success, Sergei hid from the public for a long time, but last year he returned and presented a new work - a jazz album.

The most famous songs: “Brother Louie”, “22 Floods”, “Voyage”, “Minaki-Da”, “Mini-Maxi”.

Victor Saltykov

Viktor Saltykov was born in 1957 in Leningrad. From the age of five, he began to willingly perform at matinees in kindergarten, and then at school. His parents sent him to the children's choir of the chapel, but Victor's relationship with academic vocals did not work out. In addition, in his youth he began to actively get involved in sports, played tennis for 10 years and received a youth rank.

Saltykov was brought back to music by The Beatles. To listen to the quartet’s songs, he even worked part-time at a construction site - he had to buy a tape recorder for something. The more music there was in life, the more Victor himself wanted to sing.

This opportunity was given to him in 1983 as part of the Manufactura group. At one of the festivals, the soloist was noticed by Alexander Nazarov and invited to the Forum group. From this time on, Saltykov’s success began.

Later, the singer moved to the Electroclub group, in which Irina Allegrova and Igor Talkov worked at that time - the latter was just about to embark on a solo career, and Saltykov replaced him. In 1990, he himself began performing solo and continues to do so today.

The most famous songs: “White Night”, “Island”, “Horses in Apples”, “Don’t Marry Him”, “I’m Crazy for You”.

Victor Tsoi

Another Leningrader, Viktor Tsoi, was born in 1962. As a child, he was interested in music and drawing. Therefore, he went to study at an art school and there he created his first musical group - “Ward No. 6”. True, he was unable to continue his creative work - he was expelled from the art school for poor academic performance. But his musical career turned out much better.

In 1981, Tsoi organized the group “Garin and Hyperboloids”, which quickly changed its name to “Kino” - it was this group that was destined to become a cult and one of the most successful groups of its time.

In parallel with his musical career, Viktor Tsoi acted in films, one of the most famous films with his participation is “The Needle”.

Viktor Tsoi died in 1990. He died in a car accident. He was 28 years old.

The most famous songs: “Change”, “Blood Type”, “A Star Called the Sun”, “We Saw the Night”, “When Your Girlfriend Is Sick”, “A Pack of Cigarettes”, “War”, “Sadness”.

Chris Kelmi

Chris Kelmi (his real name is Anatoly) is a Muscovite. He took his pseudonym in honor of the hero of the novel “Solaris” by Chris Kelvin. At the age of 4, he began to become interested in music and play the piano. He graduated from music school, but went to study at a technical university - the Institute of Transport Engineers. But after that, he still entered the school. Gnessins (where he studied together with Vladimir Kuzmin).

Chris Kelmi began his career in the seventies, moving from one musical group to another. The most successful of them was “Rock-Atelier”, where Alexander Barykin and Olga Kormukhina once played.

In 1987, Kelmi came up with an idea that was fashionable at that time - to unite the most famous musicians and record a common hit. This was the song “Closing the Circle,” among the performers were Alexander Gradsky, Andrei Makarevich, Konstantin Nikolsky, Zhanna Aguzarova, Valery Syutkin, Alexander Ivanov and many others.

Since 2000, Chris Kelmi has pursued a solo career.

The most famous songs: “Night Rendezvous”, “Closing the Circle”, “Tired Taxi”.

Vyacheslav Malezhik

Vyacheslav Malezhik’s first musical instrument was the accordion; it was on it that he gave home concerts for his family and played at friends’ weddings. Only then did Vyacheslav switch to guitar.

He began his career in 1969 as a vocalist of the group “Mosaic”. Like many, he moved from one group to another (among them were “Jolly Fellows”). Fame overtook him in 1977 as part of the ensemble “Flame”, where he began performing his own songs, which quickly became hits - the public liked their lyricism and melody.

The most famous songs: “Fellow Traveler”, “Provincial”, “Madame”, “Lilliputian”, “200 Years”, “Fog in December”.

Igor Talkov

In 1956, Igor Talkov, the future cult star of the Russian stage, was born in the Tula region. His family included hereditary nobles, Cossacks and officers of the tsarist army. And Igor decided to connect his fate with music. Already at school he began to play the accordion. He was no less seriously interested in sports, played hockey, but did not qualify for the Dynamo school. Therefore, he only became more involved in music.

At school, Talkov led the choir, played guitar, piano, violin and drums. At the same time, Igor did not master musical notation, perceiving everything by ear.

Talkov's first professional performances began in the mid-seventies. At first he simply worked part-time, giving concerts in variety shows, then he began to appear on stage as part of the groups “Electroclub” and “Rescue Club”, and also managed to play in several films.

In October 1991, Igor Talkov passed away. He was shot by Igor Malakhov, the director of the singer Aziza. He was 34 years old.

The most famous songs: “Chistye Prudy”, “War”, “Love You”, “Summer Rain”, “I’ll be back”.

Yuri Antonov

Yuri Antonov is from Tashkent. Like other future stars, he was interested in music since childhood and in his youth created his first musical group. After studying at a music school, he went to work as a music teacher in Minsk, and then worked as a soloist at the Belarusian State Philharmonic, after which he worked there as an ensemble leader. Vladimir Mulyavin, the founder of the Pesnyary ensemble, worked for some time under Antonov’s leadership.

He began performing as a performer in the group “Singing Guitars”. Then there were “Good fellows”, “Jolly fellows”, then in the early eighties “Araks”, cooperation with which brought Yuri Antonov all-Union fame.

Today the performer is rightfully considered one of the masters of the national stage. In 2013, his anniversary concert tour “About You and About Me” began in honor of the 50th anniversary of his creative activity.

The most famous songs: “I remember”, “From sadness to joy”, “Sea”, “This is how it happens”, “Golden Staircase”, “Anastasia”, “Take care of women”, “A dream comes true”.

Yuriy Shatunov

The youngest participant on our list, but no less popular and even iconic, Yuri Shatunov comes from Kumertau. Since his father showed no interest in his son, after the death of his mother, the future star was taken in by his aunt. Then he was brought up in an orphanage - first in the Orenburg region, then in Orenburg itself.

In 1986, he met the head of the music circle, Yuri Kuznetsov, with whose help he created the group “Tender May” and made the first recordings of his songs on a regular tape recorder. Among them was the composition “White Roses”. Andrei Razin heard it on the train and immediately decided to find the boy who sang this song.

He found a group and became its producer, making the group one of the most popular in those years. The team existed until 1992 before Shatunov left.

After leaving the group, Yuri lived in Germany for some time, then returned and continued singing solo. He still sings, although, of course, not so successfully.

The most famous songs: “White Roses”, “Summer”, “Pink Evening”, “Gray Night”, “Childhood”.

Best domestic performer of the eighties:
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It is well known that the appearance in the West of such groups as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Scorpions had a huge impact on both world and domestic pop music culture. The difference is that Western bands, when starting their careers, were free to swim, choosing the recording studios that suited them best. In the USSR the situation was much more complicated. The legendary Russian rock originates in the late 60s and early 70s and becomes almost the dominant direction. Almost every school, both in large and small cities, has its own rock band or vocal and instrumental ensemble (hereinafter referred to as VIA). The most talented of the children receive a good musical education and dream of starting a professional career. This is where the difficulties begin. The fact is that official VIAs have the opportunity to record discs at the monopolist Melodiya studio, give concerts, and participate in television programs. But they do not have the right to perform their own songs if they are not members of the Composers' Union. Rock bands sing whatever they want, but do not receive platforms for performances and are forced to release their music as samizdat, give concerts in apartments and in provincial clubs remote from cities. Such famous rock groups as “Time Machine”, “Slavs”, “Scythians”, “Skomorokhi” went through this. Censorship was strict. One could easily end up under arrest for unauthorized concerts. No matter what, musical groups in this difficult time for domestic music are growing like mushrooms. Such truly wonderful groups appear - such as “Gems”, “Ariel”, “Jolly Guys”, “Flowers”, “Earthlings”, etc. The lyrical compositions of these groups are amazing: they are simple and at the same time piercingly melodic. It is not surprising that they are loved and remembered to this day. So, in the 70s, VIA and rock teams existed in parallel, whose members often ran from one camp to another and back. The 80s are famous for the fact that at this time 1 rock club appeared in Leningrad and even real rock festivals began to be held. The purpose of these events is some kind of ordering of the rock movement, which at times really gets out of control. The TV show “Musical Ring” appears, in which some rock bands are allowed to perform. The second powerful wave of Russian rock is rolling in: the rock Olympus of the groups Kino, Alisa and others is literally exploding. Their performance style is defined as “new way”. Agatha Christie begins playing her famous psychedelic music. At the peak of popularity are “Nautilus Pompilius” and “Zoo”. Time passes, the order in the country is changing. Rock musicians even manage to take part in the filming of films, which, by the way, are very good and later became cult films (Needle, Assa, Burglar). Some VIA and rock groups still perform successfully and attract large audiences. They also perform new compositions, talented and professional. But for some reason, the frantic delight of the audience is caused by songs that have already been listened to a million times. It seems that the musicians created all the best during Soviet times.

How to organize a real disco at a wedding, birthday or corporate party so that it is not only fun, but also original? Order foreign singers of the 80-90s for the holiday. The agency "Big City" has been organizing concerts with the participation of world-class stars since 2008. A wide selection of celebrities who will sing at any event allows you to choose the optimal performer whose songs and mood will most clearly highlight the theme of the holiday. Your guests will be delighted with the disco with foreign singers of the 80s.

Pop culture of the 80s and 90s

The list of foreign singers of the 80-90s is quite large - at the Bolshoy Gorod agency you can choose a musician whose work would most successfully fit into the theme of a corporate event or birthday. Or maybe you are having a wedding in the style of the 80s? Then a disco with foreign artists will certainly make the event unforgettable for the hosts of the celebration and their guests. Or do you and your guests simply appreciate the work of artists of those years? In any case, the disco stars of the 80s and 90s will be a real spectacle and decoration for any event - commercial or private.

The music of the 80s and 90s is very diverse - disco, reggae, rock and roll, hip-hop. You can choose what you like best without thinking about organizational issues. Since 2008, the Big City agency has been creating events of any scale and carrying out the entire cycle of work associated with a celebrity’s performance at a corporate party, birthday or any other celebration. We have a lot of experience and an important mission to create a fun, original and lively atmosphere.

List of foreign pop singers of the 80-90s

The best foreign artists of the 80s sang in different styles and directions, but they have one thing in common - the musicians were still very popular and in demand at festivals of various sizes. The concert agency "Big City" organizes concerts of such popular performers of the 80-90s as Dr. Alban, Umberto Tozzi, Paul Young, Shaggy, Murray Head and others.

The opportunity to book an artist to perform at a festival is not as rare as it used to be. Now you can invite world famous musicians of the 80s to a celebration, no matter whether it is large-scale or private. All those present – from young to old – will be satisfied. Reasonable prices and quality of organization are the main components of the work of the Big City agency, so it is worth entrusting questions regarding the organization of holidays to us.

How to choose foreign singers of the 80s: list with photos

The number of stars who cooperate with the Big City agency is constantly increasing, this is a guarantee of the quality and benefits of cooperation with us. Here is a small list of foreign singers of the 80-90s (men):

Haddaway is an idol of millions of people, a black man - the author of the popular “What is love”, which immediately after its release took the first line of the charts in almost all countries of Europe, Asia and America. Until now, this song, as well as other compositions by one of the best performers, are considered the standard disco music of that time.
Bob Dilan is the second most important figure in world culture (after the Beatles), a cult personality in foreign music of the 80-90s. The Big City agency will organize a concert for you with his participation.
Thomas Anders from the disco group Modern Talking is a popular foreign singer of the 80s and 90s, as well as the author of songs that brought the group wild popularity around the world. Your event will sparkle with new colors if Thomas Anders sings at it.
Chris Isaak is one of the most popular foreign artists; he is also called the modern Elvis Presley. He can sing his popular hits at your event. You remember “Wicked Game” and “Blue Hotel”?

You still don’t know which popular English-language performers of the 80-90s to order? In the catalog of singers (men) of the 80s and 90s you can find exactly those who will make your event original and take guests to the wild disco times of the 80s and 90s. In the huge list of performers you will find exactly what you and your guests need.

Organization of concerts with the participation of foreign musicians of the 80-90s

Karaoke and just songs are a mandatory attribute of any celebration; it is everywhere and always will be. For weddings or birthdays, a toastmaster is often hired to entertain the guests. Almost all holidays are the same, because they are organized according to the same scenario. Make your event original, surprise your guests - invite foreign performers and you will delight even the most serious and respectable people.

Popular singers (foreign) of the 80s and 90s are one of the most popular trends when organizing holidays. Retro performers gave the world famous hits that more than one generation has grown up with. Therefore, the disco of the 80s is a popular theme at events, and our team takes great pleasure in organizing a concert with the participation of musicians at any holiday. In the list of foreign performers you will definitely find someone who suits you. Because the Big City agency has a large base of performers with whom it works without intermediaries. This means that the prices for our company’s services are affordable and can pleasantly please our clients.

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The performers of the 80s and 90s perfectly embodied the incendiary and sometimes understandable life motives in their songs, expressing the feelings and emotions of listeners to this day. These melodies are loved not only by the generation that spent their youth listening to them, but also by modern youth, who sometimes, by processing old rhythms and melodies, give them new life in mixes and new fans.

Famous groups

The times of disco and rock and roll, when they went to dances and listened to the groups “Modern Talking”, “Desireless”, “CC Cache”, the famous Michael Jackson, “Gloria Gaynor”, “Bad Boys Blue”, “Abba”, “ Suzi Quatro”, “Arabesque”, “Joy”, “Smokie”, “Sandra”, “Bee Gee” and others are still relevant today.

Artists 80-90 and their greatest hits

There are a huge number of songs of various styles that blew up dance floors both in those days and now. But we can highlight the most popular and loved by many.

Afric Simon, being a professional dancer at that time, created a very positive album “Hafanana”.
Kaoma and her fiery “Lambada”, to which dancing with the train has become a tradition.
Arabesque with its very modern hit “Midnight dancer”.
Modern Talking are professionals in their field and their song “all”. There are a lot of performers who have covered them, but the original is the original.
Gloria Gaynor became popular during the sexual revolutions thanks to the anthem of “democratic youth” - “I Will Survive”. Her original arrangements and mixes make her mega popular even now.
Dr. Alban with his immortal composition “It’s My Life” tops the modern charts.
Eruption are the kings of disco culture, and their hit “One Way Ticket” was never surpassed by foreign and domestic performers from the 80s and 90s in its numerous re-covers.
Boney M became the first group that was officially allowed to perform in the USSR, and their hit “Sunny” is deservedly recognized as a living legend.
Al Bano & Romino Power with their “Felecita” are the main Italian disease of many lovers of incendiary rhythms.
Opus - with the retro hit “Life Is Life”, the chorus of which is sung along by all its listeners with great pleasure.
Adriano Chelentano and his “Suzana” undoubtedly excite the hearts of all fans of retro music and on modern dance floors.

Performers of the 80s and 90s knew how to add bright colors to life, and many of their hits were and remain loved and relevant for decades to come.