Biography
On the eve of the Cosmonautics Day - 2019 in the Kremlin Palace "Heaven" played a big concert of Rock Legends, where the hits of the cult Queen and Iron Maiden sounded. On stage was returned to the past and acquainted with new singles Andrei Smirnov, settled in German U.D.O., and Arthur Berkut. The last sign to the listeners as a vocalist of the group "Aria" and "autograph" and a guest musician in more than 40 teams.Childhood and youth
On the day, when the holiday of Slavic writing and culture is celebrated, in 1962 future Berkut appeared per light, and according to the documents - Arthur Mikheev. Thrust for art was laid in it from an early age. Parents belonged to the circus dynasty - Mom danced on an elephant (gave birth to a son on tour in Kharkov), and the father "served" clown without makeup and nose.
The man did not want the child to go to their footsteps, did not tell in detail why, but hinted that the atmosphere was alcohol there. Yes, and the boy himself stretched more to music, while peers completely and knew the space.
"In childhood, parents often took me with them. While they rehearsed, I was passed from hand to hand. Mom told that I, learning to walk, first of all went to the elephant. When they were spoolded, I was already there, but the elephants did not do anything bad, they just sniffed and stroked the trunks, "the celebrity was shared by biographical facts.As Rocker admitted later, he always relied on the opinion of the mother who visited almost every metropolitan concert of "autograph". Senior Son Activity Woman approved.
Arthur's childhood passed in Moscow, on forbidden radio stations (including the Voice of America), "Bitles", Rollings and Led Zeppelin were invariably and listened. Already at school, the teenager was a member of the local ensemble, and he dreamed first to try himself as a drummer. But, according to him, a voice suddenly cut through, and combine singing and drums seemed inappropriate.
Guitar went into move, acquired for inconceivable money - 6 rubles 50 kopecks. The head of the family did not prevent the child's hobbies, although she believed that Opera more deserved that she was studied. This affected the further selection of Arthur, who graduated from the famous "Gnesinka" and became a specialist in the field of classical vocal. In addition, Mikheev was very respected by cooking - the younger son became a cook, and behind the senior, a special school.
Music
A professional musical path started at Mikheev in his youth, in 19 years, in the "Magic Twilight", but soon he left the team, going to the "autograph". It was here that he was awarded a bird pseudonym, who later recognized not only the whole country, but also abroad. Musicians managed to become the only of the Soviet groups who managed to break through the Live Aid festival.In the early 90s, not only the USSR broke up, but also the project. Berkut, having tried his strength in the domestic Rococo, often flew to the USA, where a local Zooom and Siberia took it under his wing. Colleagues in the last guy even "taken out" to Russia and formed the "king" (TSAR). The team made only one compilation into the world, then everything except Arthur returned to the ocean. He began to fruitfully cooperate with "Tref", Master and Mavrin.
In zero, a bold attempt was undertaken to return to the life of the "autograph", in the title of which the figure 21 was in Roman writing. But the success was not crowned with success, and the group was transformed into Berkut. And then the "Aria" happened, where Arthur Mikheev came to the replacement for Valery Kipelov.
With his arrival, new "chips" appeared in the project - a show with dressing and wild dances. Fans, however, reacted to this "revolution" in different ways. Someone appreciated the acquired drive, other ratified for the usual restraint.
The last time in the "Aria" of Berkut was on the last summer day of 2011. In connection with irreconcilable musical disagreements, he had to leave the project. Over the next few years, former colleagues found out their difficult relationships in court.
Mikheev created his own eponymous project that became famous for the birch hit. In the discography of it in 2019 there are several albums (debut - "winners do not judge" after two EP). Despite this, the clips did not indulge the clips, the first was recorded in 2014 on the song "Sleep". Also, the performer is now busy and "heaven."
The singer is also known in what actively collaborated with many teams. For example, with a "slot" recorded together the "Rose Street", with the "Moral Code" - "Moscow New Year". There was a place and joint work with a sports commentator Dmitry Guberniev.
Personal life
Despite the entire Hevi-Metal and inherent in him Tresh and Ear, workable on stage, in the personal life of Arthur Berkut - attentive husband and caring father. Talking about acquaintance with the future spouse, Oksana Mikheeva called this meeting, no other than mystical and predetermined.
At first, the girl was a loyal listener of the "autograph" and was very crushed, having learned that the guys, as the media wrote, "escaped behind the hill." Then, in the first marriage, disperse the joy of motherhood, she endowed his son with the name of Arthur - in honor of the idol. At this time, Berkut is happily married to a citizen of America.
Therefore, a woman did not believe the words of Astrologer who predicted that when the firstborn would be 10 years old, the Oksana would have a man who would turn everything. However, the said came true - a relative of the former husband succeeded after six months to persuade Oksana to come to the place of back vocalist in the Berkut team. The meeting broke into close communion, love and happy family life. In the future, the spouses became parents of two children - Martha and Mark.
"I love her very much and just can't help but love. The most interesting thing - how many years have passed, and my love does not weaken. It somehow starts to be alarming me, "Laugh, commented on the singer once in an interview.The eldest son found himself in the photo, plus he was engaged in the administration of the official website of the stepfather. The youngest for music, especially the game was taken to him on a synthesizer, and the only daughter for singers was indifferent.
Arthur Berkut now
In 2018, Arthur Berkut was pleased with the fans by the Single "on football", written specifically for the World Cup.In March next year, Mikheev and at the beginning with Igor Butman and Cosmonaut Fedor Yurchichin were among the invited guests at the Jubilee Concert of the Space group. On April 11, Heaven was waiting for devotees of rock legends on their first Moscow show in the Kremlin, annoying the February premiere of Hit "Doom".
Communication with admirers of his creativity The performer supports through "Instagram", "VKontakte" and "Facebook". And even can train all the wishes vocals on Skype.
Discography
As part of the group "Aria"
- 2003 - "Baptism of Fire"
- 2004 - "Live Fire"
- 2004 - "Mission"
- 2004 - "Careless Angel"
- 2006 - "Armageddon"
- 2007 - "Dance of Ada"
- 2008 - "Hero of Asphalt XX years"
As part of the group "Arthur Berkut"
- 2011 - "Right Dano"
- 2012 - "EVERYTHING HIS"
- 2014 - "Winners do not judge"
- 2016 - "Suite themes of Eternal"
- 2017 - "Be yourself"