PUSHKING

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ABOUT GROUP
Band “Pushking” was created on August 27, 1994. Initially the name of the band was “Lost and Found”. Since the name “Lost and Found” in many ways was considered to be excessively pro-Western our partners suggested to change it. On August 27, 1994 an ordinary German guy Martin Shiffler, who was on his private visit to St.Petersburg, brings up a new name — “Pushking”.
“Pushking” is a slang word which consists of two parts — “push” and “king”. Hence in 1994 a new band with the name “Pushking” was born.
In 1995 Konstantin “Koha” Shustarev, who inspired all the ideas, wrote music and was responsible for all organizational questions, records a demo disc. The disc consists of 12 songs with the participation of Viktor Drobish — keys, Nikolai Yegerev — guitar, Valeriy Sudakov — bass-guitar. Viktor Drobish sent this demo to Germany, where it came in to the hands of people, who were working at “Dolphin Studio” records. At that time such famous bands as “Toto”, “Moody Blues”, and “Jenifer Rush” were recorded there. After listening to the demo the German side suggested to record a disc and consequently promote it in Europe.
Hence in 1996 at this studio “Pushking” records their first English album “V.I.P” (“Very Important Pushking”). Following musicians took part in this record: Koha Shustarev — vocals, Victor Drobish — keys, Nikolai Yegerev — guitar, Alexander Skrjabin — guitar, Valeriy Sudakov — bass-guitar, Andrey “Drjunja” Kruglov — drums. Producer of the record is a famous American guitar-player and a producer Bruce Goudy.
In the same year 1996 the band performs in Germany in a big famous festival “Sound of Frankfurt”. After receiving positive reviews from critics and press from the festival the musicians of the band move to Germany to work on their tense concert schedule. By this time some changes have happened in the band: instead of guitar player Nikolai Yegerev the band invites young Valery Kocheguro, who was a beginner at the time. From 1996 till 1999 the band has given more than 400 concerts in Germany and Switzerland. “Pushking” participates in a famous festival “Kingdom Festival” in Belinzona (Switzerland).
In 1998 Koha and Victor Rohin, who was a sound producer of the band at the time, in an amateur studio in Frankfurt-on-Main (Germany) record a demo disc “To All the Losers”. Since the disc was recorded without appropriate financial support it was released only in the year 2000 by “Bomba Piter” company in St. Petersburg. Although the record was a demo quality one Koha decides to release it in the market since the songs from this disc are used in the concerts of the “Pushking” band and are very much loved by the fans of the band. Following musicians took part in the recording of the disc: Koha — vocals, acoustic guitar; Andrey “Drjunja” Kruglov — drums; Alexander Skrjabin — guitar, mandolin; Valery Kocheguro — guitar, nylon; Valery Sudakov — bass-guitar; producer — Koha; sound producers — Koha, Victor Rohin. Later on Koha decides to dedicate this record to the guitar player of the band, Alexander Skrjabin, and to the sound producer, Victor Rohin.
In the end of 1997 Victor Drobish (keys) leaves the band. In 1999 some other changes happen in the band. Dmitry Losev, a young musician from St. Petersburg, takes place of Alexander Skrjabin (guitar). In the end of the same year a famous sound producer Andrey Deykov (“Brilliant ear of Russia”) takes place of Victor Rohin. At the same time the band records their first Russian album “10-th Circle” at “Dobrolet” studio in St. Petersburg, which was released by “Bomba Piter” company. Following musicians participated in the record: Koha — vocals, acoustic guitar; Andrey Kruglov — drums; Dmitry Losev — guitar; Valery Kochguro — guitar; Valery Sudakov — bass-guitar; Michael Zhidkih - saxophone; Vladimir Savenok — keys; producer — Koha; sound producer — Alexander Martisov.
In the year 2000 the band was working on the album “Keepers of the Nature and Art”. It is the first conceptual album of the band. All texts for the album were created by Valery Kommisarov. The album was recorded at “Dobrolet” studio and was released the same year by “Bomba Peter” company. Following people took part in recording the album: Koha — vocals, acoustic guitar; Andrey Kruglov — drums, Dmitry Losev — guitar; Valery Kocheguro — guitar,nylon; Valery Sudakov — bass-guitar; Michael Zhidkih — saxophone; Nikita Zaitsev — violin; Vladimir Savenok — keys; producer — Koha; sound producer — Alexander Martisov.
This same year “Bomba Piter” company releases a double album of the band “Pushking Volume 1” and “Pushking Volume 2”, which include 30 songs from the previously released records and demo versions of the songs of the band, which were never release before and were used only in concert programs of the band. At the same time a video “Koha Birthday Party” is being released, material for which was shot at the “Uley” club in St. Petersburg at Koha’s birthday party in 1998. In this video Koha presents performances of his friends-musicians from bands “Zarok”, “Riba Kosjakami”, acoustic concert of the “Pushking” band and five videos of the band for the songs “The Garden Undone”, “Mama”, “Kukarracha”, “Bashmaky” and “Bye bye Leningrad”.
In 2001 Valery Kocheguro (guitar) and Valery Sudakov (bass-guitar) leave the band. Instead of them a bass-guitar player Roman Nevelev and a famous keys player Oleg Bondaletov join the band. In summer of the same year the band has a very successful performance on a bikers’ festival in Olgino in St. Petersburg, where they got very positive reviews from critics and the press. In September the band signs a contract for ten years with the so-called “Producers’ Group”, which includes famous Moscow businessmen and politicians. “Pushking” moves to Moscow. A video is being shot for the Russian version of the song “Kukarracha”.
The most remarkable events for the “Pushking” band in the beginning of the year 2000 were their performances in Moscow in the Gorky Park in front of the audience of 50 thousand people, at a rock festival in Tushino and taking part in a TV program “Star Start”, which was shot in Surgutsk and was shown on the NTV channel.
In the end of June “Pushking” invites a new second guitar player, a famous Moscow rock musician, Vadim Vershinin, and with his participation creates a new concert program. At the same time the band signs a contract for performing in September with a famous Scottish band “Nazareth” in five major cities of the Urals and Volga region. Later in London together with Dan MacCafferty, leader of the “Nazareth” band, the song “I Love You” is being recorded. On October 14 in St. Petersburg on the small stage of the “Yubilejnij” the final concert of the big Russian “Pushking”-“Nazareth” tour is being held. During this concert a video for this song was shot. Later the song “I Love You” was included in the sound track for the Russian-American movie “The prize is a flight to space” based on the script of a famous Russian politician and diplomat Alexey Mitrofanov. Also 2 other videos were shot in that year: “Kukarracha” and “Mama” for the Russian versions of these songs, which later were successfully rotated on ORT, RTR, TVC and TNT TV channels.
Year 2003 apart from different parts of concerts is also marked with major festivals: in May “Pushking” took part in the “Maxidrome” festival, which was held in Moscow on the “Olimpiysky” stadium; in June — rock festival in St. Petersburg on the “Kirovsky” stadium; in August — the 6-th International Bikers’ Festival in Olgino. The end of the year was marked with the presentation of the long awaited Russian album “Dorogaya” (“Darling”), which took place in the “Hollywood Nights” night club in St. Petersburg. Together with Sergey ”Shnur” Shnurov and Koha sings a famous anti-pop song “Bashka”.
2004 — The band works hard on a Russian album “Poka Ja Zhivoy” (“While I am Alive”), which is dated for the 10 years anniversary of the band. The album turns out to be pretty remarkable. There are several interesting duets in it: already famous song “Bashka” with Shnur (“Leningrad”), duets with Alexander Monin (“Cruise”), Anatoly Aleshin (“Araks”) and some others. At the same time “Pushking” records an English song with a famous American musician and singer Kelly Keeling (Kelly Keeling — Alice Cooper, “Baton Rouge”, Carmine Appice, Don Dokken, “Guitar Zeus”, “Heaven and Earth”, John Norum, “Killer Bud”, “King Kobra”, “Michael Shenker Group”), which in a way was a continuation of the duets that “Pushking” did with world rock stars.
In the beginning of the year 2005 the band starts recording a new album "No Comment". The recording takes place in two capitals of Russia — Moscow and St. Petersburg. Not so long ago fans of the “Pushking” band were celebrating the release of another album — "Village Songs", presentation of which took place in St. Petersburg in April and in Moscow in May, and also the release of the long awaited DVD of the band — “Pushking — 10 years”.
Not so long ago some changes have happened in the band. Roman Nevelev left the band and a new participant has joined it, a very talented bass-guitar player Andrey Samoilov. A new concert program is being created with his participation.
Today we are celebrating the release of the rock suit "FREDDIE", which Koha wrote already in 1998, but the release took place in March 2007.
THE GREAT PROJECT FROM PUSHKING !
04.02.2009
THE WORLD AS WE LOVE IT
The new title for the album also known as "PUSHKING-DUETS" has been approved. From now, the name of upcoming album is "THE WORLD AS WE LOVE IT" - this album is the world of our music, songs, friends-musicians..., all that we live for, what is dear for us and what we love.
08.05.2009
NEW VIDEO ON THE WAY !
Pushking's video clip for the song "It'll be O.K." is being directed by Davin Maske and produced by Fabrizio Grossi for Sounds of Pisces Music Inc.
The concept was an idea originally developed by Davin and Fabrizio and subsequentially broght to the attention of Davin's team of cinematographers and put into action.
The pair had previously worked on video production for Dave Navarro, Glenn Hughes, Ice T and Body Count, Carmine Appice with Pat Travers and TM Stevens, Mickey Thomas and Starship, Joseph Williams and many more.
At first step of recording participated famous guitarist Nuno Bettencourt from EXTREME. Participated of following stages will be great surprise for everybody.
23.05.2009
PUSHKING making the video "It'll be O.K."
We are glad to inform our friends that second stage of recording video of the song "It'll be O.K." is successfully ongoing in St. Petersburg with participation of PUSHKING and under close supervision of producer Fabrizio Grossi, cameraman - Yuri Davidov and director – Davin Maske.
We are still expecting some famous guest-star to join this clip.
Just stay in touch !!!
03.05.2009
Nuno Bettencourt in project "THE WORLD AS WE LOVE IT"
On 03th May a famous Portuguese-American guitarist, Nuno Bettencourt from EXTREME recorded guitars parts for the song "It'll be O.K." (Pushking's CD 2005 "No Comment" music by Koha, lyrics by Valeriy Komissarov, Oleg Savilov) in a Los Angeles, California studio.
25.03.2009
The project's "THE WORLD AS WE LOVE IT" design
We are making the design for the project "THE WORLD AS WE LOVE IT".
Darwin Foye from 5th Density studios www.5th-density.com is chosen for this work. He made covers for many famous rock and pop stars.
19.02.2009
The legend of the World rock stage Paul Stanley !!!
We are glad to inform you that the legend of the World rock stage Paul Stanley from KISS on 18th February recorded the songs "Cut the Wire" also known as "Darling" (CD 2003 "DARLING" music by Koha, lyrics by Oleg Savilov) and "Kukarracha" (CD 1996 "V.I.P." music by Koha, lyrics by Koha/Valery Komissarov) for the Pushking's project "THE WORLD AS WE LOVE IT" in L.A. studio.
Gabe Reed, Paul Stanley and Fabrizio Grossi in L.A. studio
15.02.2009
The Greatest Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top !!!
On 14th February the greatest Billy Gibbons from the legendary band ZZ Top recorded vocal and guitars parts for the song "Night Rider" (music by Koha, lyrics by Oleg Savilov) also known as "Love Message" (Pushking's CD 2008 "I BELIEVE") in a L.A. studio.
Fabrizio Grossi and Billy Gibbons in L.A. studio
12.02.2009
Steve Vai has recorded all guitars parts for the song "My reflection after seeing the "Shindler's list" movie"
Celebrated musician - American instrumental rock guitarist Steve Vai joined our project to participate in teamwork and to record brilliant instrumental piece for the song "My reflection after seeing the "Shindler's list movie" (Pushking's CD 2000 "KEEPERS OF THE NATURE AND ART" music by Koha, lyrics by Valeriy Komissarov) in a L.A. studio.
10.02.2009
Stevie Salas in project "THE WORLD AS WE LOVE IT"
On 10th February a famous rock guitarist, Stevie Salas recorded guitars parts for the song "Cut the Wire" also known as "Darling" (Pushking's CD 2003 "DARLING" music by Koha, lyrics by Oleg Savilov) in a Los Angeles, California studio.
26.01.2009
Glenn Hughes revisits "PUSHKING-DUETS"
The ingenious vocalist Glenn Hughes has revisited our project "PUSHKING-DUETS" to record vocal for the famous Pushking's blues "Tonight" and the song "Kukarracha" in L.A. studio, which has been recently supported by Joe Bonamassa and his guitar.
23.01.2009
Eric Ragno invited to "Pushking-Duets"
It is a great honour for us to cooperate with guest star-keyboardist from L.A. Eric Ragno. He has provided piano and Hammond organ accompaniment for the songs in this album.
20.01.2009
Jorn Lande has recorded the song "Heroin"
Today Norwegian heavy metal and hard rock singer Jorn Lande has recorded the song "Heroin" (Pushking's CD 2000. "Keepers Of The Nature And Art") for the album "PUSHKING-DUETS" in a Norwegian studio.
14.01.2009
Joe Bonamassa in project "PUSHKING-DUETS"
Blues-rock guitar virtuoso, vocalist and songwriter Joe Bonamassa recorded all guitars parts for the song "Tonight" (Pushking"s CD 2005 "No Comment" music by Koha, lyrics by Oleg Savilov) in a Los Angeles, California studio.
08.12.2008
Steve Stevens recorded all guitars parts for the song "Blessing traveller"
On 6th December the American guitarist and songwriter Steve Stevens has recorded all guitars parts for the song "Blessing traveller" (music by Koha, lyrics by Oleg Savilov).
This song has been recorded earlier by the greatest vocalists John Lawton (ex-Uriah Heep) for the project "PUSHKING-DUETS".
01.12.2008
Meet Alice Cooper !
Prominent and magnificent rock legend Alice Cooper finally joined our project "PUSHKING-DUETS".
On 30th November while staying in Germany during his world tour, he recorded the song "Trouble love" from Pushking's "V.I.P." album (1996.).
Keri Kelli recorded all guitars parts for "Trouble Love"
All guitars parts for this recording was provided by Keri Kelli an American rock musician currently playing with Alice Cooper.
Alice Cooper and Keri Kelli in studio recording the song "Trouble love"
10.11.2008
The project "PUSHKING-DUETS" was continued by JSS
The greatest American rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey) has recorded the song "I believe" (CD 2008 "I believe" music by Koha, lyrics by Oleg Savilov) in a New York studio.
05.11.2008
Eric Martin in project "PUSHKING-DUETS"
We are glad to welcome the ingenious vocalist Eric Martin (ex-Mr.Big) in our project "PUSHKING-DUETS". He has recorded the song "Open letter to God" also known as, "Christina talks to God" (CD 2008 "I believe" music by Koha, lyrics by Oleg Savilov) and the song "Kukarracha" (CD 1996 "V.I.P. music by Koha, lyrics by Koha/Valery Komissarov).
08.10.2008
Steve Lukather recorded all guitars parts for the song "Kukarracha"
The Grammy Award multifold winner and just great guitar player Steve Lukather (TOTO) recorded all guitars parts for "Kukarracha" song (Pushking CD "V.I.P." 1996).
That will be included in to new CD "PUSHKING-DUETS".
25.09.2008
Matt Filippini records all guitars parts for the song "Private Own"
In Italy in the studio "MATT FILIPPINI" a famous Italian guitarist Matt Filippini has recorded all guitars parts for the song "Private Own" (music by Koha, lyrics by Oleg Savilov).
This song has been recorded earlier by the greatest vocalists Glenn Hughes for the project "PUSHKING-DUETS".
20.09.2008
Dan McCafferty has recorded two Koha's songs
On 20th September in London at famous "CITY STUDIOS" Dan McCafferty - legendary vocalist of NAZARETH has recorded two Koha's songs "I love you" (CD "V.I.P." 1996.) and "My simple song" (CD "VOL. I" 1999.) for the new album "PUSHKING-DUETS".
Earlier the song "I Love You" was performed by Dan McCafferty and PUSHKING in St.Petersburg (October 14th 2002) during concert in "Jubilejnij" hall and was included in to CD "SINGLE" (2003.).
"My simple song" has been dedicated by Koha to the band NAZARETH.
18.09.2008
Graham Bonnet has recorded the songs "God made us free" and "Kukarracha".
A few days ago legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet recorded the song "God made us free" (CD 2005 "No Comment" music by Koha, lyrics by Oleg Savilov) and the song "Kukarracha" (CD 1996 "V.I.P. music by Koha, lyrics by Koha/Valery Komissarov) in a Los Angeles, California studio.
18.09.2008
Joe Lynn Turner has recorded the songs "Head shooter" and "Kukarracha"
The greatest vocalists Joe Lynn Turner has recorded the song "Head shooter" (CD 2005 "No Comment" music by Koha, lyrics by Ivan Chumakov) and the song "Kukarracha" (CD 1996 "V.I.P. music by Koha, lyrics by Koha/Valery Komissarov) in a San Diego, California studio.
28.08.2008
John Lawton recorded Pushking's song "Blessing traveller"
Our new project "PUSHKING-DUETS" continues rapid development - in London at famous "CITY STUDIOS" former Uriah Heep frontman John Lawton recorded Pushking's song "Blessing traveller" also known as "Soldiers Song" (album "NO COMMENT" featured Kelly Keeling). For latest recording Koha decided to use music of early version refreshed by new lyrics.
Sound engineer Bob Bradbury.
27.06.2008
Udo Dirkschneider has recorded the song "Nature's Child"
Metal bands' ACCEPT and U.D.O. legendary vocalist Udo Dirkschneider has recorded the song "Nature's Child" (CD 2000. "Keepers Of The Nature And Art") for the album "PUSHKING-DUETS" on the DEE Production studio. Sound engineer Peter Dirkschneider.
11.06. 2008
Fabrizio Grossi was appointed as Producer of new CD "PUSHKING-DUETS"
"I was intrigued by the level of their musicianship and the very open approach they have to their music" he says and "their music includes all the great ingredients of my favorite 70's bands, with Queen, Zeppelin an Purple on top of it".
The record it's going to be a concept album and along the to band, there will be lots of great guests stars. The preproduction starts now and the record is scheduled to be released in the early 2009.
26.04.2008
The recording of group's Pushking new CD "PUSHKING-DUETS" has been started on 23rd April in Italy in the studio "MATT FILIPPINI".
The CD is going to be ready by the year 2009. In the course of year 19 tracks will be recorded, which are the songs from all "PUSHKING's" CDs since 1996. The greatest vocalists and musicians from world rock-scene will take part in the recording. We will report about the news while the work is being developed. Two songs have just been recorded by the great GLENN HUGHES, these songs are "Why don't you?" from the CD "NO COMMENT" and "Private Own" from the CD "DARLING".

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