Nikolai Noskov spent most of his life on the big stage. Nikolai has repeatedly said in his interviews that he can easily perform thieves' songs in the chanson style, but he will not do this, since his songs are the maximum of lyricism and melody.
Over the years of his musical career, the singer has decided on the style of performing his songs. Noskov has a very beautiful, “high” voice, and thanks to him, Nikolai stands out from the rest of the performers. The musical composition "It's Great", written in the last century, is still at the peak of popularity.
Nikolai himself notes: “I am a happy person because I make music. My mother used to say that adult life is a very difficult “thing”. Music saved me from this reality. There are singers who say the music has torn them apart. In my case, music is a lifeline.”
Childhood and youth of Nikolai Noskov
Nikolay was born in 1956, in a large family, in the provincial town of Gzhatsk. Dad and mom of little Kolya had to work very hard to support a large family. In addition to Nikolai, 4 more people were brought up in the family.
Noskov Sr. worked at a local meat processing plant. Nicholas often remembered his father. He said that dad had a strong character, and it was he who taught him to never give up. Mom worked in construction. In addition, my mother also had a household.
At the age of 8, the family moved to Cherepovets. Here, the boy goes to high school. He begins to take a serious interest in music. There was a time when he went to the school choir. After a short time in the choir, he abandons his hobby. When the father asked why the son no longer wanted to go to the choir, the boy replied that he wanted to perform solo.
Parents saw that Nikolai wanted to make music, so they solemnly handed him a button accordion. The boy independently learned to play a musical instrument, and soon completely mastered it. He could pick up the tune by ear.
The first victories of the future artist
Noskov received his first achievement at the age of 14. It was then that Nikolai took first place in the regional competition of young talents in Russia. Nikolai admitted that after the victory, he rushed home to tell his dad this good news.
And although the father supported his son's hobby with all his might, he dreamed that he had a serious hobby. After Kolya received a diploma of secondary education, he entered a technical school, where he received the specialty of an electrician.
After graduating from a technical school, Nikolai cannot let go of one cherished desire - he dreams of performing on the big stage. Noskov begins to earn money as a singer in bars, restaurants and cafes. He becomes a local star. Noskov recalls:
“I started singing in a restaurant, and received a fee of 400 rubles. It was a lot of money for our family. I brought 400 rubles to Ivan Aleksandrovich, my father. On that day, dad admitted that the singer is also a serious profession that can bring good earnings.
Musical career of Nikolai Noskov
Noskov gets into the music industry thanks to the "Peers" team, and his friend, who told the head of the musical group that all the soloists of "Peers" are nothing compared to the voice of Nikolai Noskov. The head of "Peers", Khudruk, was struck by such a frank statement, but agreed to organize an audition for Nikolai. The artistic director gave his phone number to Noskov.
Noskov arrives in Moscow, dials a phone number, and hears in response: "You are accepted." Already in the evening, a young and unknown performer went to the festival "Young to Young". Participation in this festival helped the young man to "light up". He got in the eyes of the right people. After that, Noskov's stellar journey began.
Throughout the year, Nikolai Noskov is a member of the "Peers" ensemble. This musical group was replaced by the Nadezhda ensemble, but Noskov could not hold out there for a long time. The soloists and Nikolai had too different views on music and how it should sound.
The first recognition of the artist
Nikolai received nationwide love during the period when he got into the Moscow musical group. The group collaborated with talented producer David Tukhmanov, who would later make a huge contribution to the development of Nikolai Noskov.
David Tukhmanov was a very strict producer. He kept Noskov in discipline. He carefully monitored the intonation and range of the performer. But the surest advice he gave to Noskov is: “The most important thing on stage is to be yourself. Then you will not have "copies".
For its activities, the group "Moscow" recorded only one studio album. In support of the first album, the guys organized a concert tour. The musical group did not last long, and soon broke up.
Since 1984, Nikolai Noskov has been performing in a new ensemble - Singing Hearts. A year later, he tries out as a vocalist in the popular Aria group, but is refused. And finally, he was invited as a vocalist to the musical group Gorky Park. Gorky Park is a cult group of the USSR, which managed to become famous far beyond the borders of the Soviet Union.
Nikolai Noskov in the Gorky Park group
Gorky Park initially aimed at a foreign audience. Nikolai was a fan of English-language rock, so he really liked this idea. It was then that the performer wrote the song “Bang”, which instantly became a hit in the United States and the USSR.
The time that Nikolai Noskov spent in the Gorky Park group turned out to be priceless for him. The performer was able to realize all his creative ideas in this musical group.
And in 1990, the guys were even able to perform as an opening act for the Scorpions. Later they will record a joint musical composition with rock idols.
In 1990, Gorky Park signed a contract with a major American recording studio. The big disappointment was that the American managers deceived the Soviet performers and threw them at big money.
During this period, Noskov begins to have problems with his voice, and he decides to leave Gorky Park. Nikolai is replaced by the energetic Alexander Marshal.
Since 1996, Noskov has been noticed in collaboration with producer Iosif Prigogine. The producer helped Noskov "find himself", he completely changed his repertoire and style of behavior on stage.
Noskov's compositions were now aimed at a wider audience. Now, by and large, he performed pop songs.
Nikolai Noskov: the peak of popularity
In 1998, the artist's popularity peaked. Noskov travel all over the Russian Federation with his solo concert program. Soon Prigozhin's company "ORT-records" released the album "Blazh", the record "Paranoia" brought the greatest success.
The musical composition was awarded the Golden Gramophone. The above albums were re-recorded by Noskov in 2000. They were called "Glass and Concrete" and "I love you." It is in these albums, according to fans of Alexander's work, that the best songs of his entire creative career are collected.
The song “I breathe in silence” is in some way Nikolai’s response to the requests of fans. His fans believe that the singer performs ballad compositions in a unique way.
In his albums, Nikolai recorded the tracks "Winter Night" to the verses of Boris Pasternak, the work of Heinrich Heine "To Paradise", "Snow" and "It's Great".
Nikolai does not forget about those fans who love him as a rock performer. Soon he releases a daring album "To the waist in the sky", which became a kind of surprise for those who are used to Noskov the rocker. In addition to traditional electronic instruments, the album contains compositions that were recorded with the participation of the Indian tabla and the Bashkir kurai.
The album "To the waist in the sky" came out very colorful. Nikolai recorded some songs while on vacation in Tibet. Noskov himself notes “I adore Tibet and the locals. I went there to look people in the eye. In the eyes of Tibetans, there is no envy and no personal ego.”
Noskov's latest studio album is titled "Untitled". In 2014, Nikolai performed with his concert program in front of an audience of thousands in Crocus City Hall.
Personal life of Nikolai Noskov
Nikolai Noskov met his only and beloved wife Marina in a restaurant during his speech. Marina did not respond to Nikolai's courtship for a long time, although she later admitted to reporters that she liked Noskov right away.
Marina and Nikolai, after 2 years of a serious relationship, decided to legalize their marriage. In 1992, their daughter Katya was born. Today, Noskov has become a happy grandfather twice. Noskov said that his daughter was very shy. Noskov always aroused interest among his daughter's peers. They tried to touch him with their hands and took autographs.
In 2017, rumors leaked to the press that Nikolai was divorcing Marina. Noskov's representative was very outraged by the journalists' treatment. She believed that one should be interested in the singer's work, and not in her personal life.
The matter never came to a divorce, because in 2017 Noskov suffered an ischemic stroke. Marina devoted all her time to her husband. The singer underwent a major operation. For a long time, Nikolai did not appear in public, avoiding parties and concerts.
When Noskov's condition returned to normal, he again began to actively engage in music. Journalists appeared on his doorstep again, and he willingly shared his plans for life.
But the joy of recovery was not long. In 2018, rumors circulated that Noskov would be hospitalized again with a second stroke. His colleague commented that Nikolai was feeling well and he had gone to an ordinary sanatorium.
Nikolai Noskov now
A serious illness took a lot of strength from Nikolai Noskov. His wife admits that for a long time he was in severe depression. The singer's right hand is immobilized. A little later, he broke his leg, and walked for a long time, leaning on a stick.
Producer Viktor Drobysh wanted to bring Noskov back to the stage. According to him, in 2019 they will release a new album of the singer, which will include up to 9 musical compositions. Nikolai's wife, Marina, confirmed to the press information about the recording of new tracks. Marina commented, “The album will be released at the end of 2019.”
At a time when Nikolai Noskov was on the verge of life and death, he was nominated for the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. Nikolai himself later admitted that he had dreamed of this title for more than 10 years.
In 2019, Nikolai Noskov organized his solo concert. This is the first solo concert after a stroke. The artist was able to go on stage after a long creative break. The hall met the performer standing, realizing how difficult it was for the singer to master himself and perform in front of thousands of people.
