Artist description Incredible instrumental guitar rock from St. Petersburg, Russia. Masterful guitar solos and powerful stage performances have made this group famous throughout Russia and Europe. Known throughout Russia and Europe as a rock guitarist virtuoso, Igor and his groups have made an impact on music. With blinding masterful lead guitar solos and powerful stage theatrics, Igor and the groups he has played with have sold out concerts all across the former Soviet Union (over 50 cities) and Europe. With a career spanning almost 20 years, playing everything from heavy rock to traditional folk, Igor's music has touched millions.

Music Style Rock-Heavy rock-Guitar rock

Musical Influences The Beatles, Jimmy Page, Richie Blackmore, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Van Halen, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani.

Artist History Igor's musical training started at a children's musical school where he studied violin and accordion. Then he studied music at the Roman Korsakova music academy in St.-Petersburg, Russia. Guitars became his primary interest, and he became interested in rock music. Early in his career he played with the Russian groups "Soyuz (Union) and Zemlanya (Earth)". Then he started his solo career and released three albums. In 1999 Igor and his wife Irina released a joint album called "Shadows in the Night", played on radio and Russian MTV. He is currently working with vocalist 'Iness' and finishing work on a new album schedualled for release this spring.

Group Members Igor Romanoff, Alexander Drobjish, Vladimir Uchakov, Oleg Pichurkin

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Traditional Russian instruments

Albums Ugarachki, Achtung!, Zoofeel's Fantasy, Best of Igor Romanoff (so far)

Location St Petersburg - Russia

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