Andrei Bykov - biography and creativity

Creativity of the group "Butyrka" is known to alllovers of chanson. Their songs are filled with prison lyrics, because most of them are written by the first soloist behind barbed wire. Oleg Simonov and Andrei Bykov sing not only about the camps, but also perform hits about simple stories that are close to many. It was the choice of topics that were close to the people that caused the high popularity of the collective.

Biography of the second soloist

In 1960 in the city of Berezniki of the Perm regionAndrei Bykov was born. His biography as a talented musician began exactly there. His mother was a kindergarten teacher, and his father worked as an artist. Both parents took an active part in artistic amateur performance, to which Andrei was attached since childhood. Raised by the example of his parents, the musician already had his own repertoire of several dozen folk songs by the age of five.

In 12 years, the family was shaken by grief - my father passed awayfuture musician. His mother brought him up alone and encouraged classes at the Palace of Pioneers, where the first teenage instrumental ensembles were created. When Andrei Bykov picked up the bass guitar, the choice in favor of music was finally made. Teenagers were popular at the time rock'n'roll. Four years later, the future singer decided to grow professionally, which led him to a music school. True course could not be completed, according to the musician himself, he lacked assiduity. In addition, the branch was a wind instrument and he learned to play the bassoon, which distanced Andrei Bykov from the stage.

After the study was abandoned, the futurethe singer started playing with his friends on the dance floor of the city, but this career did not last long. In 1978, the musician went to the emergency service, where he stayed for two years. Upon returning home, he began to perform in restaurants. Then there was a period of work in the philharmonic society of the city of Ulyanovsk, followed by a return to tavern life first in Abkhazia, and then in his native Berezniki.

Personal life

In 1998, Andrei Bykov decided radicallyto change his life, he came to Moscow for work. However, in this visit the singer could not advance along the career ladder - his mother had heart problems, which made Andrei's presence in Berezniki necessary.

The musician continued to travel to work, thanksto which he met his wife - Alena. They met in one of the restaurants in Sochi, where Andrei Bykov sang, while his chosen one directed the dance show program and performed herself. Now they bring up two children: the beautiful daughter and the oldest son Daniil, who is currently studying in Yekaterinburg.

How Andrew was in the group "Butyrka"

The first meeting of the future soloist with one of thethe founders of the collective (Oleg Simonov) occurred back in 1998. Then the creator of the group highly appreciated the professional qualities of Andrei and even invited him to collaborate, and later recommended the place of Vladimir Zhdamirov, who left the team, but for family reasons the soloist had to refuse to participate in the group.

He for a long time substituted Mikhail Borisov forrecordings of albums, and since 2015 began touring with the band. In 2016, he also took part in the anniversary concert in Voronezh, where the audience accepted the new soloist very warmly. At the moment, the soloist of the group Butyrka Andrey Bykov is not going to leave the band and will delight the audience with new hits. His vocal qualities are great for playing hits "Butyrki."

Concert activity

Сейчас группа активно выступает в городах России and near abroad. In each city, the musicians are actively communicating with their fans, not denying anyone any autographs, photos and interviews. They are asked the most different questions, but they try to answer them as honestly as possible.

During performances, Andrei Bykov performs songsvariety. At the anniversary concert in Voronezh, for example, he delighted the audience with a hit from the repertoire of Toto Cutugno. However, it is rather an exception to the rule. At concerts, most often sound new and legendary hits "Butyrki".

In each city, the team must visitprisons. Together with the rest of the musicians, not so long ago, Andrew visited the Butyrka prison, which gave the name to the group. These concerts are absolutely free, and they are held in coordination with the heads of correctional institutions.