Vladimir Vysotsky
Vladimir Semyonovich Vysotsky (25 January 1938 – 25 July 1980) was a Soviet singer-songwriter, poet, and actor who had an immense and enduring effect on Soviet culture. He became widely known for his unique singing style and for his lyrics, which featured social and political commentary in often-humorous street jargon. He was also a prominent stage- and screen-actor. Though the official Soviet cul…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- Soviet Union
- Born
- January 25th, 1938
- Died
- July 25th, 1980
- Genres
- Labels
- Melodiya