Soviet and Russian singer and composer Sergei Belikov is the ex-soloist of the famous groups "Samotsvety", "Araks", "Merry Boys". Honored Artist of Russia recorded songs for the films "June 31", "The Magic Voice of Jelsomino", "Take Care of Women".
In 1976 a disc with David Tukhmanov's songs "On the wave of my memory" was released. The listeners were especially attracted by the composition "Sentimental Walk", which became one of the best in the collection, performed by the young vocalist Sergei Grigorievich Belikov. His lyric tenor is still considered unique today due to its three-octave range.
The path to the heights
The biography of the future celebrity began in 1954. The boy was born on October 25 in Krasnogorsk, in the family of a heavy truck driver.
Sergei studied at the music school. At the same time, the boy was actively involved in sports, showing great promise as a football player. The graduate continued his education at the local music and pedagogical school.
Belikov studied at the department of folk instruments. At one of the performances in his hometown, the talented musician was noticed by professionals and invited him to perform in the capital.
Studies continued at the Moscow University of Culture and Arts in orchestral conducting. After his graduation in 1971, Belikov's career began on the national stage. Since 1974 he sang in VIA "Araks", participated in rock performances by Zakharov.
Confession
The singer has collaborated with many famous composers and recorded many songs for cinema. In 1980, the artist moved to the "Gems" group, becoming one of the soloists. The singer also took part in the creation of many songs of the collective, together with Yuri Antonov he presented a new project.
The songs of the ensemble occupied the top lines of the charts, Sergey has repeatedly become a nominee and owner of the title "Best Singer of the Year". In the late eighties, the soloist of the popular group presented the works "Flowers on the asphalt" and "Mirror and Jester", which were recognized as successful.
Since 1985 began a solo career as a vocalist. In collaboration with Leonid Derbenev and Vyacheslav Dobrynin, he presented the hits "Live, spring!" A new round of popularity began in 1994. Then Belikov presented the single "The Night Guest", which took the fourth position in the hit parade on Radio Russia.
One of the most popular songs of Belikov was the hit "Trouble has green eyes." He recorded it for the film Dangerous Friends in 1979. The singer's voice became one of the most recognizable.
Family and creativity
For a long time, the vocalist played in the Starko football team. He is recognized as the top scorer of the all-star team.
The personal life of the musician also took shape. The artist met his wife Elena, a member of the Berezka ensemble, on a tour. The family brought up a son and daughter, Grigory and Natalya.
Like his father, Belikov Jr. chose a career as a musician. He does club music.
