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Na Na (boy band)

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Na-Na (NA-NAx)
Background information
OriginMoscow, Russia
GenresPop, dance, pop-rock
Years active1989–present
MembersVladimir Politov
Vyacheslav Zherebkin
Sergey Grigoriev
Oleg Korshunov[1]
Past membersValery Yurin
Vladimir Lyovkin(died November 2024)
Vladimir Asimov
Pavel Sokolov
Websitewww.na-nax.com

Na Na (also known as Na-Na or NA-NAx) is a Russian boy band founded in 1989 by its manager Bari Alibasov.[2] Some popular songs made by them include "Deserted Beach" and "Faina".[3]

History

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The group was conceived by Bari Alibasov in 1988.[4] He wanted talented singers aged between 18–25, "I needed versatile artists. I was going to make a show".[5]

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".

The "golden lineup" of Na Na in 1992

In 1996, a two part television film, "Country of Na Na" was made and aired on Russian television.[6]

In 2000 Na-Na signed a contract with Dick Clark Productions.[7]

In June 2008, lead singer Pavel Sokolov left the group. Alibasov brought in Oleg Korshunov  and Sergey Grigoriev  into the group.[8][9]

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.[10] The group members were not hurt in the crash.

Na Na continue to tour today staring Vladimir Politov and Vyacheslav Zherebkin, and newest member Mikhail Igonin.

The current Na Na in 2022

Lyovkin died on 17 November 2024, at the age of 57, from acute leukemia.[11] His death was confirmed by his wife.[12]

Members

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Current

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  • Volodymyr Politov (born December 6, 1970) - (1990-present)
  • Vyacheslav Zherebkin (born August 30, 1968) - (1991-present)
  • Leonid Semidyanov (born September 8, 1974) - (1998-2003) - bass guitar, (2003-2005, 2015 today) - vocals, saxophone
  • Mykhailo Igonin (2008-2014) - drums, (2014 today) - vocals

Former

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  • Volodymyr Lyovkin (born June 6, 1967 — died November 17, 2024) - (1989-1998)
  • Valery Yurin (1989-1992)
  • Maryna Khlebnikova (born November 6, 1965) - (1989-1990)
  • Pavlo Sokolov (born April 19, 1974) - (1989-1997) - ballet dancer, (1997-2008) - vocalist
  • Volodymyr Asimov (born April 16, 1967) - (1991-2003)
  • Oleg Korshunov (2008-2014)
  • Sergey Grigoriev (2008-2014)


References

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  1. ^ Официальный сайт Олега Коршунова
  2. ^ Опа чина опа, или Барри — 60, а нам — 18!
  3. ^ Beumers, Birgit (2005). Pop Culture Russia!: Media, Arts, And Lifestyle. ABC-CLIO. p. 259. ISBN 9781851094592. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Wayback Machine". 2015-12-22. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  5. ^ "Первый канал. Официальный сайт". 2015-12-22. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  6. ^ "Раззаков Федор. Бари Алибасов и группа 'НА-НА' (Весь текст) - ModernLib.Net". modernlib.net. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  7. ^ Dick Clark To Bring Russian Pop To U.S.
  8. ^ "Официальный сайт Олега Коршунова - Главная страница". korshunov.ucoz.ru. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  9. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20151222102340/http://www.na-nax.com/na-nax/85-2. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2024-11-18. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ "Russia pop group Na-Na describe plane fire 'panic'". BBC News. 1 January 2011. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
  11. ^ Стали известны обстоятельства смерти солиста группы «На-На» Лёвкина. РЕН ТВ (in Russian)
  12. ^ Умер Владимир Лёвкин (in Russian)
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