Valery Leontiev
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About
Russian pop singer, vocalist, musician, artist, performer, and entertainer who is known for his extravagant image. He has released more than 30 albums and has sold millions of copies. In the year 2014, he received the Order of Friendship from Vladimir Putin.
Before Fame
In the year 1971, he performed at the Vorkuta regional competition Song-71. He was the runner-up with the song "Carnaval."
Trivia
He has toured Europe, Israel, and the United States. In the year 1982, he had surgery to remove a tumor from his throat. In the year 1991, he was named Best Selling Soviet Artist at the World Music Awards ceremony in Monte Carlo.
Family Life
In the year 1998, he married Lyudmila Isakovich. His parents are Yakov Leontiev and Yekaterina Leontyeva.
Associated With
He has been compared to Mick Jagger.
