Efremov Valery: the permanent drummer of the Time Machine

Rock musician Efremov Valeriy is known to many for his career in the groups "Leap Year" and "Time Machine". For 37 years he is the permanent drummer of the latter, he has the title of Honored Artist of Russia, and is not going to rest on his laurels achieved by engaging in creativity within the group, as well as active sports that help to stay in good shape.

Biography

Artist Efremov Valery Valentinovich was born on December 25. This happened in 1953 in the city of Sumerlya, the Chuvash USSR. He studied at the Secondary School No. 2 in Mytishchi, Moscow Region, and then entered the Moscow State University. Now he lives in Moscow. On a horoscope - Capricorn. Chemist - the first education of a musician. He graduated from Moscow State University, and for some time he worked in the research institute.

In 1979, Efremov radically changed his line of business and joined the group "Time Machine", taking the place behind the drum set. He himself says that he loved chemistry very much at school, successfully finished two courses at the university, and then as "chopped off", and completely switched to music. He did not rule out that he might return to it someday.

In 1981 he starred in the movie "Soul", like other members of his group.

In 2000, Valery Efremov's solo album was released under the ambiguous title "The Confused Story". This news was almost a sensation, but later it turned out that this is an April Fool's joke "Time Machine", as the drummer never sang, always was in the back of the instrument scene.

Career

The whole life of Valery was permeated with love for music. Even in school days in Mytishchi, he played in the band "Avangard" at weddings and discos. Practically any repertoire was performed. Then Efremov Valery from 1976 to 1979 was a member of the group "Leap Year". In the "Time Machine" he moved to 1979. He liked that during the rehearsals there were no clear instructions on how to play the material, and everything was collectively invented on the move and quickly, with euphoria embodied in compositions.

On June 24, 1999, Valery was awarded the Order of Honor for his services in the development of musical art. The event was timed to coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of the "Time Machine".

Answering the question about whether the band will reach the celebration of the "fifty-ruble activity", Valery does not agree with this formulation and I am confident that the group will do it while everyone likes it, and suddenly that I am ready to continue studying music myself.

Personal life

Valery Efremov, whose biography does not abound with open personal data, and he himself tries to avoid any publicity outside the concert performances of the group. Colleagues appreciate his professional and human reliability. The artist has a wife Marina. In some sources her name is indicated as Mariana.

The son of Valery Efremov - Valery Efremov, Jr. The young man is the lead singer of the developing group 5sta Family. The young man is engaged in hip-hop, is fond of computer technologies. He graduated from the PFUR, the International Business School in banking.

Creativity and hobbies

A new wave of popularity came when the composition of the legendary group in 1979 was enlarged by Valery Efremov. "Time Machine" just experienced the collapse of the creative team. Kutikov returns to the group, bringing Ephraim with him. With the new composition there are compositions "Turn", "Crystal City", "Candle" and "Whom you wanted to surprise". In the same year, "Time Machine" is ranked among the Moscow Comedy Theater of the Roskontsert. In 1980, the group became a laureate at the All-Union rock festival called "Spring Rhythms", and was recognized by millions of listeners.

As Efremov tells us in his memoirs, the theater was for them something of a cover for the real creativity that they were engaged in, so as not to cause suspicion of the competent authorities.

In addition to musical activity, Valery Efremov found for himself another exciting hobby - windsurfing. This sport allows him to remain alone with nature, hear it, enjoy the surrounding sounds.

In addition to windsurfing in school and student years Valery was fond of running and mountain skiing, tennis, sports skating on jets.

Heritage (discography, filmography)

Efremov Valery not only plays music, but also starred in a number of films. Among them: "Six letters about a bit", "Soul", "Rock and Fortune", "Start over".

Discography of the group is quite extensive for more than 35 years. Only official albums of 11 pieces. In May 2016 will be released the 12th under the name TBA. Seven live albums and 22 collections, as well as recordings outside the official discography, are a rich baggage and fully reflect the team's creative path.

Efremov Valery - a simple, concise and open person, the same as his game on the drums. The members of the group consider him to be a reliable friend and loyal colleague, which is confirmed by a long joint activity and a test of glory. Through him went the whole team, remaining loyal friends and creative allies to the present day, delighting his fans with new concerts and compositions.