Kostya Leontovich
| Kostya Leontovich | |
|---|---|
 Kostya Leontovich 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kostyantyn Kostyantynovych Leontovich |
| Born | October 13, 1985 (age 25) |
| Origin | Kyiv, UA |
| Genres | Pop rock, alternative rock, christian |
| Occupations | guitarist, producer, singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | iUA Music (2010) |
| Website | Official MySpace |
Kostyantyn Kostyantynovych Leontovich (born Oct 13, 1985), better known as Kostya Leontovich, is a Ukrainian guitarist, singer/songwriter, producer, arranger, and occasional actor. His debut single, Heavenly Atmosphere, got a rotation on the radio stations all over Ukraine and went on sale worldwide. Also, Kostya is leader of the rock band PICK-UP.
Personal life
Leontovich was born and raised in Kyiv, the son of Marianna and Kostyantin Leontovich. He has one older sister, Alexandra, and one yonger brother, David. His father, Kostyantyn Pavlovych Leontovich, is skilled at singing and playing guitar. Leontovich received his first musical lessons from him. His mother, Marianna Olegovna Leontovich is also a singer and a music teacher. As a child, tried almost all kinds of arts and activities - choreography, singing in choir, piano, acrobatics, basketball, and even the circus arts. But from the age of 15 years decided to become a musician.
Music
Leontovich began studying music since childhood. Since the days when he went to a kindergarten his mother noticed his ability. He studied music at Kiev Art School Number 2. When he was 6 years old, he voiced the film "The Golden Chicken". The film was voiced in the English language for displaying abroad. At the age of 9 years goes on his first tour in France where he sang Ukrainian folk songs. Also performed at various venues, including the Kiev Conservatory, and the October Palace. From the age of 11 till 14 played in junior basketball team, and therefore began to pay less time of musical activity. But from 15 years Kostya has been interested in playing guitar and decided to create a custom group. His first band was called L.I.F.T.4 and they played a Christian punk-rock. The group existed for about a year and after that Leontovich has played for several years at a university musical band Post Individuum. But Kostya dreamed about something more than the university group, and in 2005 created a band which he called PICK-UP. Since 2010, he also decided to engage in a solo project. His first single Heavenly Atmosphere, which appeared on the Ukrainian radio and on sale worldwide, received widespread critical acclaim. Working in parallel with the band PICK-UP, and performing as a solo artist, he succeeds in both.
Discography
Singles
EP's
External links
Retrieved from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kostya_Leontovich
