Valeri Kocharov

Nowadays, Valeri Kocharov is a topic that has gained great relevance in today's society. The importance of Valeri Kocharov has been increasing due to various factors that have led to it becoming a topic of general interest. From its impact on people's daily lives to its influence in professional fields, Valeri Kocharov has become a widely discussed topic in various media. This is why it is crucial to thoroughly analyze the implications and repercussions that Valeri Kocharov has on today's society to fully understand its scope and importance.

Valeri Kocharov
ვალერი კოჩაროვი
Born1948
Died3 May 2022(2022-05-03) (aged 74)
GenresRock
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar

Valeri Kocharov[a] (1948 – 3 May 2022)[1] was a Georgian artist, rock guitarist, and singer.

Biography

Kocharov's musical career began in the early 1970s. Throughout his career, he has been a member of various musical groups, including "Quadrat", Cold Flame ("Cold Flame") and The Blitz, known for his original compositions (in Georgian and Russian)[2] and The Beatles cover versions. Kocharov's name is associated with the promotion of The Beatles in Georgia. In 1989, at the Beatles's traditional competition, the festival's top prize for the British quartet's best external and musical imitation went to The Blitz.[1]

Kocharov died of a stroke on 3 May 2022 at the age of 74.[3]

Personal life

Kocharov was the father of Nika Kocharov (b. 1980) who is also a well-known rock musician and leader of the band Young Georgian Lolitaz.[3]

Notes

  1. ^ Georgian: ვალერი კოჩაროვი, romanized: Valeri K’ocharovi

References

  1. ^ a b "გარდაიცვალა ცნობილი მუსიკოსი ვალერი კოჩაროვი". 1tv.ge (in Georgian). 3 May 2022.
  2. ^ Troitsky, A. (1990). Tusovka: who's who in the new Soviet rock culture. London: Omnibus Press. p. 3. ISBN 9780711914698.
  3. ^ a b "74 წლის ასაკში ქართველი როკ მომღერალი ვალერი კოჩაროვი გარდაიცვალა". tabula.ge (in Georgian). 3 May 2022.