When did the band Kino form and what was their original name?
The band formed in 1981 under the name Garin i giperboloidy. Two local groups from Leningrad merged to create this new musical entity before changing their name to Kino.
Questions about Kino (band)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were the founding members of Kino and when did they start performing at the Leningrad Rock Club?
Viktor Tsoi, guitarist Aleksei Rybin, and drummer Oleg Valinsky comprised the early lineup. The group began performing at the Leningrad Rock Club in the spring of 1982.
What happened to Viktor Tsoi on the 15th of August 1990 and how did it affect the band?
Tsoi died in a car crash near Tukums while returning from a fishing trip on the 15th of August 1990. The remaining members finished an album as a tribute to him and announced the end of the band shortly after his passing.
Which album released by Kino reached the pinnacle of popularity and when was it recorded?
The 1988 album Gruppa krovi reached the pinnacle of popularity following events in 1986 and 1987. Recordings for this record took place during winter months of 1983 and continued through 1988 with high quality equipment supplied by Joanna Stingray.
When did Kino reunite to perform concerts and what albums were released during their modern era?
Plans for concerts scheduled in late 2020 marked their first reunion in thirty years but were postponed until 2021 due to the pandemic. Albums including Kino in Sevkabel, 12_22, Eto ne lyubov..., and Molnii Indry appeared between March 2021 and October 2025.