Boris Grebenshchikov (born 1953 in Leningrad) is the founder and lead singer of Aquarium, the rock group that helped define the Soviet underground music scene from 1972 onward. Known simply as BG, he weaves folk, reggae, Celtic and Eastern influences into lyrics dense with poetry and philosophy - earning comparisons to Bob Dylan and David Bowie from Western critics. Since March 2022 he has performed under the name BG+, based in London, and continues to release and tour internationally.
BG+ released the album √☀ (Square Root Sun) on Bandcamp on September 10, 2024 - a 6-track record produced in London with string arrangements by Tony Visconti.
On January 24, 2025, BG+ gave a free live-streamed concert on YouTube and Bandcamp, with audience Q&A, as part of the European tour.
BG+ performed at EartH Theatre in London on February 28, 2025, as part of a UK tour that also included Liverpool and Edinburgh.
BG+ is scheduled to perform at Lucerna Music Bar in Prague on June 16, 2026.
Three BG+ concerts are announced in Germany for September 2026: Hamburg (September 11), Cologne (September 13), and Stuttgart (September 15).
Legendary Boris Grebenshchikov and his band Aquarium - icons of Russian rock for four decades - perform at Docks Club.
Legendary Russian musician Boris Grebenshchikov and his band Aquarium on a European tour. Concert at Carlswerk Victoria.
Legendary Russian musician Boris Grebenshchikov and his band Aquarium perform in Stuttgart as part of their European tour.
Aquarium, the iconic Russian rock band fronted by Boris Grebenshchikov, plays Vienna. A masterclass in poetic rock for devoted fans across Europe.
Legendary Russian musician Boris Grebenshchikov takes the stage in Vienna. A concert filled with poetic songs and artistic depth.