Hugo-Ugo

Hugo-Ugo
Background information
OriginTolyatti, USSR
GenresPost-punk
Years active1990–2007

Hugo-Ugo (Russian: Хуго-Уго) is a Soviet/Russian post-punk band from Tolyatti that was active from 1990 to 2007.[1]

History

The band was founded in May 1990 by artists Vladimir Krasnoshchyokov and Alexei Kondratiev. At first, the musical group did not have its own name. In July of the same year, guitarist Maksim Kotomtsev joined the band.[1]

The name Hugo-Ugo was invented by the artist Alexei Alyapkin. According to him, it was a tribute to the American band Pere Ubu.[1]

The first line-up

  • Vladimir Krasnoshchyokov – vocals, guitar
  • Alexei Kondratiev – vocals, percussion, children's harmonica
  • Yuri Paliy – percussion
  • Alla Sorokina – flute[1]

Official albums

YearOriginal titleTranslated title
1990Ритм-н-блюзRhythm and blues
1990Два солнца, две луныTwo suns, two moons
1991ДельтапланHang glider
1991МотороллерScooter
1991Непростительно для королевыUnforgivable for a queen
1992Концерт в ЖигулёвскомConcert in Zhigulyovsk
1992Мне так страшноI'm so scared
1992Я не понял ничегоI didn't understand anything
200867 мм67 mm

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