Armen Grigoryan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Armen Grigoryan
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| Birth name | Armen Sergeevich Grigoryan |
| Born | November 24, 1960 Moscow, RSFSR, Soviet Union |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instruments | Guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1978- |
| Labels | Melodiya, Moroz, Soyuz, Kvadro-Disk |
| Associated acts | Krematorij |
Armen Grigoryan (Russian: Армен Григорян, Armenian: Արմեն Գրիգորյան) is a famous singer, songwriter, and artist from Russia. He is best known as the leader and main songwriter for the popular rock band "Krematorij" (which means Crematorium).
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A Musician's Story
Early Life in Moscow
Armen Grigoryan was born in Moscow on November 24, 1960, to Armenian parents. Before he became a famous musician, he was a talented soccer player. He even played for the junior team of Dynamo Moscow and won two championships.
Growing up, Armen was inspired by bands like The Beatles. Their music found its way into the Soviet Union, which was then separated from the West by a political and cultural barrier known as the Iron Curtain. Hearing these new sounds made him want to create his own music.
Forming the Band "Krematorij"
In high school, Armen started his first band. Then, in 1983, he formed "Krematorij". The band quickly became well-known across the Soviet Union.
They wanted to create a unique sound. In 1984, they did something new for Rock-n-Roll music at the time: they added a violin. This special mix of rock music with a classical instrument helped make the band famous.
Music and Lyrics
Armen Grigoryan has written over 200 songs. Many of them became huge hits that are still loved by fans today. Some of his most popular songs include "Krematorij", "Tanya", "Kondrati", "Trash Wind", "Khabibulin", "Ugly Elsa", "Sebastia", "... Cat", "Little Girl", and "Katmandu".
His songs are known for their interesting and thoughtful lyrics. He often writes about life and big ideas, sometimes using humor and storytelling. His lyrics are praised for being honest and full of feeling.
Here is a small part of one of his songs, translated into English:
"The red-haired trouble of the neighbourhood
The first fiddle; that was understood
All her days
Like a zebra's skin
She used to be happy
But now she's in
Chinese tank ..." (transl. K. Leonov)
In 2006, Armen started a side project called 3' Angel and released an album called "Chinese Tank".
Beyond the Stage
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Armen Grigoryan is not just a musician. He has also designed buildings and is a talented painter. He is also known for speaking up for causes he believes in.
Readers of the “Noah's Ark” newspaper voted him one of the 100 famous Armenians living in Russia.
In 2012, "Krematorij" asked the Russian government to create laws against all forms of hatred and to officially recognize the Armenian genocide, a tragic event in the history of the Armenian people. That same year, the band joined other famous Russian musicians to record the "White Album". This album was created to support peaceful protestors who wore white ribbons as a symbol of their call for change.
In 2019, Armen wrote the first official biography of his band, called “Ghosts of the Krematorij". A collection of his best songs translated into many different languages was released in June 2023.
Discography (Solo Work)
- Armen Grigoryan and "3' Angel" - "Kitaysky Tank" (Chinese Tank) (2006)
Film and TV Appearances
Armen's music has been featured in several movies and TV shows.
- Tatsu (1994 film)
- Brother 2 (His song "Katmandu" is on the soundtrack)
- How to Find the Ideal
- Studenty, a TV series (soundtrack), 2006.
See also
In Spanish: Armén Grigorián para niños
