Alexander Gradsky

Russian rock singer (1949–2021)
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Summary

Alexander Gradsky was born on November 3, 1949[1], in Kopeysk[2]. He died on November 28, 2021[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a composer[5], singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], guitarist[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,910 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Vagankovo Cemetery[11]
  • Spouse: Anastasiya Vertinskaya[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[13], Russia[14]
  • Native language: Russian[15]
  • Occupation: film score composer[16], actor[17], lyricist[18], multi-instrumentalist[19], rock musician[20], mind gamer[21], musician[22]
  • Employer: Donetsk Philharmonic society[23]
  • Educated at: Gnessin Russian Academy of Music[24]
  • Notable work: Сатиры (альбом)[25]
  • Award received: Honored art worker of the Russian Federation[26], People's Artist of the Russian Federation[27], State Prize of the Russian Federation[28], "His own way" award[29]
  • Influenced by: Sergei Rachmaninoff[30]
  • Sex or gender: male[31]
  • Genre: rock music[32], bard song[33], blues[34], rock and roll[35], rock opera[36], blues rock[37], progressive rock[38], estrada[39], romance[40], traditional folk music[41], soul[42], opera[43]
  • Discography: Alexander Gradsky discography[44]
  • Commons category: Alexander Gradsky[45]
  • Voice type: Tenore contraltino[46], tenore di grazia[47], lyric tenor[48]
  • Cause of death: stroke[49]
  • Family name: Fradkin[50]
  • Given name: Aleksandr[51]
  • Official website: http://gradsky.com/[52]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[53]
  • Instrument: guitar[54], drum kit[55], piano[56], bass guitar[57], violin[58], celesta[59], voice[60]
  • Described by source: Russian writers. The Modern Era[61]
  • Participant in: What? Where? When?[62]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[63], English[64]
  • Birth name: Александр Борисович Фрадкин[65]

Why It Matters

Alexander Gradsky has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Gradsky born?

Alexander Gradsky was born in Kopeysk[2].

Where did Alexander Gradsky die?

Alexander Gradsky died in Moscow[4].

Who was Alexander Gradsky married to?

Alexander Gradsky's spouses include Anastasiya Vertinskaya[12].

What did Alexander Gradsky do for work?

Alexander Gradsky worked as a composer[5], singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], guitarist[8], and poet[9].

Where did Alexander Gradsky go to school?

Alexander Gradsky was educated at Gnessin Russian Academy of Music[24].

What awards did Alexander Gradsky receive?

Honors received include Honored art worker of the Russian Federation[26], People's Artist of the Russian Federation[27], State Prize of the Russian Federation[28], and "His own way" award[29].

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  46. [3] ↑ . Channel One Russia. Retrieved . themoscowtimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [66] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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