Gorshenev Mikhail Lermontov: biography, personal life and cause of death of the leader of group "King and jester"

Mikhail Gorshenev was born in 1973 (August 7), in the Leningrad region, in the town of Boksitogorsk. His father Yuri Mikhailovich was a major border troops, and his mother Tatiana is a housewife. The family moved frequently, mostly settling in the far East. In 1975 Michael was born brother Alexei.

Childhood

Mikhail Gorshenev has long wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and was even preparing to enter the military school. When the time came for the boy to enter first grade, the family lived in Khabarovsk. It was decided to send him to his grandmother in Leningrad oblast. Soon the father moved to Leningrad, and the family was reunited. Parents got an apartment on Rzhevka. Michael moved to the school №147. The boy he was capable of. Boxing and took private lessons on the guitar.

How it all began?

Originally the band was called “Office”. It was created in 1988 by Mikhail Gorsheneva, Shigoleva Alexander and Alexander by Baranovym. They were classmates and close friends. Alexander Knyazev, nicknamed the Prince was invited as the second vocalist and the Creator of the texts only in 1990. Lyrics differed originality from the start. They viewed the fabulous motifs and unusual themes. In this regard, the group was renamed “King of fools" and later “cowards”. After school, Gorshenev, Mikhail entered the Lyceum, where he planned to begin restoration. However, three years later was discharged due to the fact that too much time was given to music, and this prevented learn successfully.

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Solo career

His First solo album under the name “I am an Alcoholic Anarchist” was released in 2004. In 2005, his songs were included in the hundred best of the hit parade "chart dozen”. Michael participated in the project “Rock band”, held in St. Petersburg, along with artists such as Yuri Shevchuk, Andrew Knyazev, Ilya Damn, Alexander Chernetsky. Together with Alexander Ivanov in 2006 Michael participated in the recording of the song “the Lessons of Punk Rock” belonging to group "team contract”.

Along with Valuevym Alexander in 2008, Gorshenev, Mikhail participated in the recording of the album, the Red Elvises called “Drinking with Jesus”. In 2010, he began theatrical activities. As a result, the idea of creating a project about the mad Barber named Sweeney Todd. Soon the lights went out in the musical "TODD". This project involved all the group “cowards”. Later he recorded the album, based on the materials of the musical.

Personal life

How a musician lived outside of the scene, is known not too much. Interview on the subject he never gave. He was married twice. His first wife's name was Naomi, and the second and last – Olga. In 2009 he had a daughter who was named Alexandra. Her image was splashed on his body.

Tattoo of Michael Gorshenev

The images on his body he was treated very tenderly and put in every single sense. He liked to tell reporters, makes it possible to describe in detail. The entire tattoo was five. First – a horrible and terrifying Joker. Second – a depiction of the devil emerging from the wood. This image was taken from album "make yourself at home, traveler”. Third tattoo – seven dear to his heart people (Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, Sid Vicious and so on). Fourth – “And” in circumference. It is a symbol of anarcho-punks that identify themselves Michael. Fifth – his beloved daughter.

“cowards”

Mikhail Gorshenev was a founder of the group and the only one that was her in the beginning to his own death. The band was always known for his unusual style. Every song – this is another story in mystical, fantasy, historical key. Initially, all songs were sung in a rhythmic style punk rock. Subsequently, the band incorporates several musical elements: art-punk ("Theatre of the demon”), folk rock ("the album”), hard rock ("As in the old fairy tale”), hardcore punk (“Mutiny”), and others. The image of the band changed along with the music. This is especially true of makeup, which was applied in accordance with the theme songs.

First song

The First songs were recorded at studios in 1991-1992: “Hunter”, “Dead woman”, “In the valley of swamps”, “cowards”. Some of them were first heard on the radio. The first performance was in 1992. This year, the group “cowards” begins its official existence. Since 1993 she has been actively performing in the clubs of St. Petersburg and Moscow.

Popularity

The First album was recorded in 1994 under the name “make yourself at home, traveler”. He came out a very limited edition and long considered a rarity among fans. In 1996 the group was joined by Yaakov Tsvirkunov. Through his work the guitar sound and arrangement of songs came out on a professional level. Gorshenev Mikhail and his baby was on the way to fame and unprecedented popularity. The group was taken short to transfer the ‘White Stripe", which is often broadcast on St. Petersburg television. In the same year camethe album ‘a Stone on the head”, which was recorded in the Studio «Tune». “cowards” stands at the festival “Fill the sky with kindness”, which was organized by members of the group "DDT". They participate in large Moscow and St. Petersburg festivals. In 1997 they released their second album called “cowards”. In 1998, written by “an Acoustic album”, which was highly appreciated by music critics. Written in the same year, the song "Jump off a cliff” made the band incredibly popular and stayed at the top of the hit parade record time. Summer was filmed for the song “the men Ate the Meat”. After showing it on MTV, the group came to national popularity. In 1999 was the first solo concert of the group. The group enters into contracts with such companies as “ORT-Rekords”, “Bomba-Piter” and others. In 2000 he released the album “Heroes and Villains”.

The First decade

In 2001, was released the best collection of songs by a group called “Assembly”. In addition, “cowards” went on a Grand tour of all the major cities of Russia and Belarus. Since that time, the group became a regular participant of the biggest festivals in Russia. In the opinion of the readers of the magazine Fuzz, the band becomes the best in 2001. In 2002, she received the award “cheers”. Since that time, “cowards” constantly on tour and give concerts almost daily.

In 2003, the group has given concerts in Israel, America and Finland. In 2004 he released the album “Mutiny”. In the same year, the group's CEO Vyacheslav became a Whip. In 2006, there have been some changes in the composition of the group. In the same year the musicians perform at the festival “Spin” in America and give a solo concert at the sites of San Francisco. The group included Dmitry Radygin (in the position of the lighting designer). Due to this the concerts turned into a full show. To celebrate the new year 2007 the group has prepared a surprise for their fans. The musicians voiced the fairy tale “frosty”. Subsequently was released the audiobook "Scary stories" by the stories of the brothers Grimm. In 2008 “cowards” received the award Ramp. IV Award «St. Petersburg musician” the group receives three awards at once. In the same year he published the tenth album, ‘the shadow of the Sorcerer". In 2010, the group gives a concert in Prague. Before this event the local radio station presented a program on the creativity of the group.

The Second decade

At the beginning of the second decade of existence, the group continued changes in its composition. In 2011, “cowards” organizes large-scale tour with the program “King of Eternal Sleep”. The group continues to delight fans with new songs. In 2012 the musicians were invited to the program «Evening Urgant». In 2013, together with new bassist Alexander Kulikov has developed a program of 30 songs. She was supposed to be played on July 20. But to see the light she was not meant to be.

How it is remembered?

The leader of the group “cowards” died in the night from 18 to 19 July 2013. Wife of Michael Gorsheneva found his body in their apartment at the Ozersk Prospekt in Saint Petersburg. Loved ones remember him not only an outstanding musician, but also a kind, selfless person. He always and without question came to the aid of friends. He was well-educated and well-read, possessed an extraordinary mind. Always positioned himself as an anarchist, however, understand this word differently. Michael anarchy – is a popular, high society. In addition, he was a true patriot. According to him, many of the songs were written based on the true history of Russia. His music was a reflection of his essence, thoughts and opinions. She was born in his mysterious soul, and was pleased with its sounds of thousands of people around the world.

Monument to Mikhail Gorshenev

A Memorial service for the musician was held on July 22, 2013 in Saint-Petersburg on the territory of the sports complex “Jubilee”. The body was cremated. Originally, the ashes were scattered. This is due to the fact that the opponent different rites of burial was Michael Gorshenev. His grave was arranged in St. Petersburg Theological cemetery. Therefore admirers of this man have the opportunity to bow to his ashes. The true cause of the death of Mikhail Gorshenev unknown. The official report says “toxic cardiomyopathy and acute heart failure”. All this was the consequence of the abuse of morphine and alcohol. On July 22, was launched campaign to collect signatures for the monument to the memory of Michael Gorsheneva. July 27, "Nashe radio" has launched a transmission, consisting of twelve chapters telling the story of the "King and the Clown". The history was compiled from interviews of surviving musicians and memoirs of people who lived and worked together with Mikhail Gorsheneva. Many well-known musicians wrote a song in memory of the soloist of the legendary band "King and Jester". The memory of him will long live in the hearts of his loved ones and many fans. His amazing songs will nurture more than one generation of fans of real music.