# Boris Grebenshchikov

Boris Grebenshchikov, also known as BG, is a singer-songwriter and musician who co-founded Aquarium in Leningrad in 1972 with Anatoly Gunitsky. His music spans rock, folk and reggae, and his recordings include both Aquarium albums and solo work. The band developed through the Soviet underground concert scene, reaching audiences through unofficial recordings before appearing on the Western compilation Red Wave in 1986.

[Biography adapted from Wikipedia contributors; edited for length.](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Boris_Grebenshchikov&oldid=1374170640) · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)

[Boris Grebenshchikov on YouTube](https://youtube.com/user/borisgrebenshikov/) · [Boris Grebenshchikov on X](https://twitter.com/Bg53G)

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## Events at ONRS

- [Boris Grebenshchikov and BG+ in Holywell Music Room](https://onrs.org/events/bg-plus-concert/) — Wednesday, 7 February 2024; Past appearance