Аквариум

There is hardly a Russian speaker in the world that hasn't heard of the legendary underground rock band Aquarium and its leader Boris Grebenshikov (B.G.).
During the 70s and 80s Aquarium created an entirely unique musical and social aesthetic. Influenced by a variety of music styles and cultures, the group's sound nevertheless remained recognizable - whether performing quiet love ballads, light dancing reggae or powerful rock-n-roll anthems.
Grebenshikov is also no stranger outside Russia. His albums were recorded and released throughout Europe, and North America, and he is widely known and respected among top Western musicians. Grebenshikov toured the West, releasing an English-language album, "Radio Silence" which featured appearances by Eurythmics' Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox, the Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde and percussionists Ray Cooper and Olle Romo.
Aquarium were strongly influenced by Western rock music, particularly by The Beatles, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, T.Rex, and progressive rock acts like Jethro Tull, King Crimson and Roxy Music as well as by new wave and reggae artists. This was reflected in the band's often complex compositions and wide-ranging lyric themes, even including references to Celtic and Indian cultures.
Aquarium's history stretches over 40 years.
Its classical discography consists now of over 30 studio albums.

In 2014, after 20 years B.G. and his band return to Sweden with one ane only concert.

No exaggeration: if there is only one Russian band in the world you must hear and see, it is Aquarium.

Tickets: 350kr (presale) incl. booking fee
http://billetto.se/aquarium
http://slakthuset.nu : Slakthusgatan 6 Metro: Globen