Alexander Chernetsky, Raznye Lyudi frontman, dies at 60
Alexander Chernetsky, the lead singer of the Russian rock group Raznye Lyudi, died on 8 Nov at the age of 60 after a prolonged illness. He was born on 10 Jan 1966 in Kharkiv and had been battling ankylosing spondylitis, a condition that caused chronic joint and spinal inflammation. Over his career he helped the band release roughly 20 albums and also issued two solo records.
Key facts
- Chernetsky was 60 years old at his death.
- His illness was diagnosed as ankylosing spondylitis.
- Raznye Lyudi’s discography totals roughly 20 albums.
- He produced two solo albums in addition to band work.
- He was born in Kharkiv on 10 Jan 1966.
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Why it matters
His death marks the loss of a prominent figure in post‑Soviet rock music.
What changed
First published from Meduza