Alexander Bashlachev

Alexander Nikolaevich Bashlachev (Russian: Алекса́ндр Никола́евич Башлачёв, IPA: [ɐlʲɪˈksandr nʲɪkɐˈlajɪvʲɪtɕ bəʂlɐˈtɕɵf] ; 27 May 1960 – 17 February 1988) was a Soviet poet, singer-songwriter and guitarist and is considered one of the most influential performers in Russian rock music.

Alexander Bashlachev
Александр Башлачёв
1987 (photo by Igor Mukhin)
Background information
Birth nameAlexander Nikolaevich Bashlachev
Born(1960-05-27)27 May 1960
Cherepovets, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Died17 February 1988(1988-02-17) (aged 27)
Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
GenresSinger-songwriter, Bard rock, folk-punk
Instrument(s)Acoustic guitar
Years active1983–1988
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