Age: 75

Place of birth: Kopeysk, Chelyabinskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR

Bio: Alexander Gradsky (Александр Градский) was a Russian rock singer, bard, multi-instrumentalist and composer. He was one of the earliest performers of rock music in Russia. His diverse repertoire included rock 'n' roll, traditional folk songs performed with a rock twist, and operatic arias.