Boris Borisovich Grebenshchikov is a prominent member of the generation which is widely considered to be the "founding fathers" of Russian rock music. He is the founder and lead singer of the band Aquarium which has been active since 1972. Grebenshchikov is frequently referred to as BG, after his initials.
Grebenshchikov in 2016
Russian rock music originated in the Soviet Union in the 1960s based on the influence of Western rock music and bard songs, and was developed by both amateur bands and official VIA.
Nashestvie, one of the largest Russian rock festivals that attracts up to 200,000 fans annually
The "forefathers" of 70's Russian rock: Andrey Makarevich founded "Mashina Vremeni" in 1969...
...and Boris Grebenshchikov founded "Aquarium" in 1972
Post-punk band Kino was one of the most popular in the 1980s Soviet Union.