Vesely Rodger

The band was formed in 1999 in Zelenograd (The district of Moscow, Russia). At that moment the band members were influenced by such bands as the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Exploited, NoFx, Toy Dolls, the Misfits e.t.c. They started with playing covers of their favourite bands and tried to make some songs by themselves.In 2001 after some changes (new drummer and guitar player appeared in the band) the band started to play fast and more cheerful punk-rock. Later that year the band was ready for recording their first album (the band members were: Aleksey Fyodorov – guitar, vocals; Garik – guitar, backing vocals; Stas – drums; Pimple – bass guitar, backing vocals). But unfortunately because of the tragical death of Aleksey Fyodorov the recording of the album was out of question and the band was on the verge of break-up. Soon the band started the work again. And it took one more year to compose new material.In 2003 the band finally recorded their first album and in 2004 it was released. The first album was called “Nam Naplevat’!” - "We don't care" (the band members were: Garik – guitar, vocals; Stas – drums, backing vocals; Pimple – bass guitar, backing vocals). Songs from this album were included in several punk compilations.In 2005 there were some more changes. Pimple - bass player leaved the band, he was replaced by Leonid and second guitar player Andrew appeared in the band. The band had a lot of shows in Moscow and other Russian cities such as St. Petersburg, Ryazan’, Obninsk. The band took part in many punk festivals. In 2006 the band recorded their second album "Ulybchivye Lica" - "Smiling faces". After the recording Stas - the drummer leaved the band and Andrew became a new drummer. In January 2006 on the threshold of the new album release, the band released D.I.Y. EP, which included three new songs, one live record and two unrealeased demos.Today the band members are: Garik – guitar, vocals; Andrew – drums, backing vocals; Leonid – bass, backing vocals. The band keeps on playing a lot in different cities. The band plans to release their second album in February 2007.