Yuriy Shevchuk

Biography

Yuri Shevchuk (Russian: Юрий Юлиа́нович Шевчу́к; born 16 May 1957) is a Soviet and Russian rock musician, songwriter, poet, actor, artist, producer and public figure. Founder, leader and the only permanent member of DDT band. Founder and leader of LLP "DDT Theatre". He is best known for his distinctive gravelly voice. His lyrics detail aspects of Russian life with a wry, humanistic sense of humor. He is also famous for opposing pop music culture (especially playback performances) for many years. He is often accredited with being the greatest songwriter in present-day Russia.

Known For

Once There Was a Woman

as командир антоновского отряда (нет в титрах)

Rock

as himself

Whit Monday

as Ivan Khristoforov

The School for Scandal

Vovochka

Квартирник НТВ у Маргулиса. Новогодний выпуск. Незваные гости

as Юрий Шевчук

vDud

as Guest

Night of the Long Knives

DDT: Inside & Out

as Vocal, Guitar

DDT: Thaw

as Vocal, Guitar