Boris Grebenshchikov

Boris Grebenshchikov Борис Гребенщиков
Grebenshchikov in 2016
Background information
Birth name	Boris Borisovich Grebenshikov
Also known as	BG
Born	(1953-11-27) 27 November 1953 (age 70) Leningrad, Soviet Union
Genres	Rock reggae folk
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)	Vocals guitar harmonica keyboards metallophone tambura
Years active	1972–present
Website	bg-aquarium.com
Awards	Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" (4th class)

Boris Borisovich Grebenshchikov (Russian: Борис Борисович Гребенщиков; born (1953-11-27)27 November 1953) is a prominent member of the generation which is widely considered to be the "founding fathers" of Russian rock music. He is the founder and lead singer of the band Aquarium which has been active since 1972. Grebenshchikov is frequently referred to as BG (Russian: БГ; pronounced "Beh-Geh"), after his initials.