Andrey Sapunov is a talented singer and musician. For a long creative career, he changed several musical groups. The artist preferred to work in the rock genre.
The news that the idol of millions died on December 13, 2020 shocked fans. Sapunov left a rich creative heritage behind him, which will keep the brightest memories of the artist.
Childhood and youth of Andrey Sapunov
Andrei Borisovich Sapunov was born on October 20, 1956 in the small provincial town of Krasnoslobodsk (Volgograd Region). The love for music woke up in childhood. In particular, Andrei was interested in musical instruments. Soon he received a guitar as a gift from his older brother.
At school, Sapunov studied well. He pleased his parents with good marks in his diary. After graduating from high school, Andrei entered a higher educational institution. His choice fell on the Institute of Fisheries, which was located in Astrakhan.
In his student years, Sapunov fully showed his love for music. The fact is that he performed together with the Volgari ensemble. When Andrei transferred to the Energy University, he said goodbye to singing. Then, it seemed to him that he would never pick up a microphone.
Surprisingly, Sapunov soon realized that he did not want to study. He was stopped by the fact that the profession he received was very far from creativity. Without thinking twice, Andrei takes the documents and goes to the army. Paying his debt to the Motherland, he did not let go of the guitar.
The beginning of Andrey Sapunov's journey
Sapunov's creative biography began at the end of the 70s. Before going to the army, Andrey meets the frontman of the Soviet rock band "Flowers" Stas Namin. Later, the musician will invite Andrey to join his brainchild. About a year Sapunov was listed in the "Flowers", and then submitted documents to the Gnessin School. In the early 80s, he held the coveted diploma in his hands.
While studying at an educational institution, he became part of the cult rock band "Sunday". In the group, he took the place of a singer and guitarist. Together with Andrei Sapunov, the Resurrection group replenished the discography with two worthy LPs, but soon the so-called creative crisis came in the team and it broke up.
Then Sapunov joined the Olympia group. In search of financial improvement, he became part of the Gems. Since the ensemble had an official status, Sapunov received monthly payments. Andrei was not satisfied with the work of the team, therefore, as soon as he had money, he said goodbye to "Gems".
Andrey Sapunov: The creative life of an artist
Soon Andrei Sapunov joined the Lotos group. In parallel with this, he was listed as a vocalist in the SV team. The musicians toured a lot and did not forget to replenish the repertoire with immortal hits.
During this period of time, Sapunov recorded the song "Ringing", which eventually became the artist's hallmark. He wrote music for the poem of the same name by Alexander Slizunov. Soon Andrei released a solo LP, which will include the presented track.
With the "SV" group, the artist recorded the collection "I Know" and announced that he was leaving the group. Soon the trio Romanov - Sapunov - Kobzon delighted fans with live performances. In the mid-90s, the trio released a joint LP.
In 1995, when Konstantin Nikolsky again decided to revive Resurrection. He called in Andrew. The first rehearsal put everything in its place. Constantine demanded complete submission from the musicians, while they wanted freedom. After the rehearsal, the musicians set a condition for Nikolsky. They demanded to create a contract on the equality of each participant in the "Resurrection". Konstantin agreed to this condition. After that, the musicians sat down in a recording studio.
Soon the group's discography was replenished with new albums. We are talking about the longplays "All over again" and "Slowly". Fans, the information about the reunion of the group was accepted with a bang. Each concert of the group caused a huge full house.
New records sold well, and the musicians themselves performed on the same stage with such teams as "Time Machine", "Spleen" and The Brothers Karamazov. In 2016, due to constant conflicts with Alexei Romanov, Andrei Sapunov left the group.
Details of the artist's personal life Andrey Sapunov
The artist preferred not to advertise his personal life. It is known that he was married. His wife's name is Zhanna Nikolaevna Sapunova. There is no information about children, but most likely he has heirs.
Death of Andrey Sapunov
He passed away on December 13, 2020. Andrei Borisovich died of cardiac arrest. The farewell ceremony for the artist took place on December 16 at the Church of Panteleimon the Healer.
