Na Na (Russian: Ha-Ha, Russian pronunciation: [na na], also known as Na-Na or NA-NAx) is a Russian boy band founded in 1989 by its manager Bari Alibasov.[1] They are known for the songs "Deserted Beach" and "Faina".[2]
Na-Na (NA-NAx) | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Moscow, Russia |
| Genres | Pop, dance, pop-rock |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Members | Vladimir Politov Vyacheslav Zherebkin Sergey Grigoriev Oleg Korshunov |
| Past members | Valery Yurin Vladimir Lyovkin Vladimir Asimov Pavel Sokolov |
| Website | groupnana |
History
editThe group was conceived by Bari Alibasov in 1988, wanting talented singer between the ages of 18–25.[3][4]
He would hire Vladimir Lyovkin, Valery Yurin, Marina Khlebnikova, and Pavel Sokolov. A few more changes in members and the lineup of Lyovkin, Sokolov, Vladimir Politov, Vyacheslav Zherebkin, and Vladimir Asimov would be considered the "golden lineup".
In 1996, a two part television film, "Country of Na Na" was made and aired on Russian television.[5]
In 2000 Na-Na signed a contract with Dick Clark Productions.[6]
In June 2008, lead singer Pavel Sokolov left the group. Alibasov brought in Oleg Korshunov and Sergey Grigoriev into the group.[7][8]
Members of the group were aboard Kolavia Flight 348, which burst into flames after an engine fire while taxiing for takeoff on 1 January 2011, killing 3 and injuring 43. All group members escaped unharmed.[9]
Anno 2024 Na Na continue to tour staring Vladimir Politov and Vyacheslav Zherebkin, and newest member Mikhail Igonin.
Lyovkin died on 17 November 2024, at the age of 57, from acute leukemia.[10] His death was confirmed by his wife.[11]
Members
editCurrent
edit- Vladimir Politov – lead guitar, vocals (1990-present)
- Vyacheslav Zherebkin – bass guitar, vocals (1991-present)
- Mykhail Igonin – vocals (2008-2014) drums, (2014-present)
Former
edit- Vladimir Lyovkin – vocals (1989-1998; died 2024)
- Valery Yurin – (1989-1992)
- Marina Khlebnikova – (1989-1990)
- Pavel Sokolov – vocals (1989-1997) ballet dancer, (1997-2008)
- Vladimir Asimov – (1991-2003)[12][13]
- Oleg Korshunov – (2008-2014)
- Sergey Grigoriev – (2008-2014)
- Leonid Semidyanov – vocals, saxophone (1998-2003) bass guitar, (2003-2005, 2015-2022)
References
edit- ^ Опа чина опа, или Барри — 60, а нам — 18!
- ^ Beumers, Birgit (2005). Pop Culture Russia!: Media, Arts, And Lifestyle. ABC-CLIO. p. 259. ISBN 9781851094592. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ "Wayback Machine". 2015-12-22. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Первый канал. Официальный сайт". 2015-12-22. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Раззаков Федор. Бари Алибасов и группа 'НА-НА' (Весь текст) - ModernLib.Net". modernlib.net. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ Dick Clark To Bring Russian Pop To U.S.
- ^ "Официальный сайт Олега Коршунова - Главная страница". korshunov.ucoz.ru. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Sergey Grigoriev". 20 January 2010. Archived from the original on 2015-09-16. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Russia pop group Na-Na describe plane fire 'panic'". BBC News. 1 January 2011. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
- ^ Стали известны обстоятельства смерти солиста группы «На-На» Лёвкина. РЕН ТВ (in Russian)
- ^ Умер Владимир Лёвкин (in Russian)
- ^ "Как сбежавшие из России звёзды зарабатывают на родине". Дни.ру. 2017-02-16. Archived from the original on 2018-07-21. Retrieved 2018-07-21.
- ^ "Что стало с солистами группы «На-На»: разводы, болезни и громкие романы". StarHit. 2018-05-25. Archived from the original on 2018-09-15. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
External links
edit- Na-Na (NA-NAx) Official website
- Na-Na (NA-NAx) Official YouTube channel
- Sending Na-Na Into Space: CNN Story
- Na Na discography at Discogs
- Участники группы «На-На» — о юбилейном концерте
- Na Na at IMDb
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