Alex Feather Akimov
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| Birth name | Alexey Akimov |
| Born | May 28, 1986 |
| Origin | Moscow, Russia |
| Genres | Pop, Pop rock jazz fusion, Instrumental rock |
| Occupations | Musician, composer, producer |
| Instruments | Electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, keyboard, acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Bungalo Records, Universal |
| Associated acts | Eminem, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Irene Nelson, Red Elvises, Greg Howe, Frank Gambale, Love The Way You Lie |
| Website | alexfeather.com |
Alex "Feather" Akimov (born May 28, 1986) is a Russian-American guitarist and composer who has been active in the music industry for nearly ten years as a touring musician, a session guitarist and a solo artist in his own right[1]. Akimov has appeared on eleven studio albums, has played in over 100 live performances across the United States and has collaborated with a wide variety of notable artists, including Steve Vai, Britney Spears and Rihanna[2]. Akimov has repeatedly stated that The Beatles have played a hugely influential role in his musical development, whilst also publicly acknowledging Greg Howe as a favorite guitarist[3] .
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[edit] Education
Akimov started playing the guitar when he was 11 years-old. In 2006, he graduated from Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow, Russia, with a BA degree in Classical guitar, Jazz guitar and composition. In September 2006, Akimov moved to Los Angeles, California to study at the Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music (LAMA). It was at the Los Angeles academy that he learned from great teachers such as Frank Gambale, Steve Fister, Greg Howe and many others. After graduating from LAMA in 2008, Alex started working as a full-time musician.
[edit] Recording and touring collaborations
In 2008, Akimov was hired to work with Ziv during the band's national tour of the United States (US).[4] The guitarist subsequently appeared on two of Ziv's records, Fearless and Paper & Sound, with the former awarded the "Best Independent Record of the Year" by a music website.[5] Akimov proceeded to perform more than a hundred shows around the US with Ziv, before ceasing work with the band in 2010. He then commenced working with a famous Russian artist, 3-time Russian Grammy Award winner, Irene Nelson.[6][7][8] Nelson's music video for her debut single, "Sunrise", aired on MTV Russia and Muz-Tv, and eventually placed in the[9] Billboard Dance Charts. In 2011, Akimov toured with the Red Elvises in the US and Russia.
[edit] Movies
“Live Fast, Die Young”[10][11]IMDB
[edit] Projects
2008 - 2009 Ziv - Lead Guitar
2009 - 2010 Irene Nelson - Guitarist, manager
2010 - Eminem FT Rihanna "Love The Way You Lie" Heavy Remix[12][13] - Guitar
2010 - Eminem FT Rihanna "Love The Way You Lie" Part 2[14] - Guitarist
[edit] Solo career
Debut single "All About The Rain"[15] was released in November 2010 Produced by Alex Feather Akimov/Brian Duffy/Brian Garcia
New single "Search" Ft Greg Howe is a collaboration of Alex with a guitar virtuoso Greg Howe was released in March 2011[16] In June 2011 third single "Troublemaker"[17] and the final video from trilogy has been officially released
Debut album "About The Rain"[18] was released on iTunes in July 2011 The first single "Beautiful Lani" FT Frank Gambale[19] from an upcoming album "Eatmystrings" has been released on iTunes along with an official music video[20] in February 2012.
[edit] Equipment
Feather mainly using Tom Anderson Guitarworks.
Alex also favors "Ugly Amps"[21] and Aspid Drive Pedal by Ukrainian company ZMEY[22]
[edit] References
- ^ The Guitar Master Class (19). "Alex Feather Akimov teaches guitar on Guitar Master Class" (in English) (Web page). rekkerd.org. Dreamhost. http://rekkerd.org/alex-feather-akimov-teaches-guitar-on-guitar-master-class/. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ^ Site admin. (22). "ALEX FEATHER AKIMOV TEACHES GUITAR ON GUITAR MASTER CLASS" (in English) (Web page). alexfeather.com. Alex Feather Akimov. http://alexfeather.com/alex-feather-akimov-teaches-guitar-on-guitar-master-class/#more-543. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ^ G3 Magazine. 23. pp. 19. http://issuu.com/theg3agency/docs/g3_vol3_issue13. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ^ [1] Ziv official website
- ^ [2] Melodic.net (Fearless best independent record of the year)
- ^ [3] Irene Nelson Official Music Video
- ^ [4] Irene Nelson Eurochannel
- ^ [5] Irene Nelson Live Performance
- ^ [6] Billboard Dance Charts 2010 ("Sunrise" #35)
- ^ [7] "Live Fast, Die Young" IMDB
- ^ [8] "Live Fast, Die Young" Netflix
- ^ [9] "Love The Way You Lie"(Heavy Remix) FT Alex Feather Akimov Billboard BIZ
- ^ [10]" Love The Way You Lie "(Heavy Remix) Video
- ^ [11]"Love The Way You Lie"(Part 2) FT Alex Feather Akimov (VIdeo)
- ^ [12] "All About The Rain" (Official Music Video)
- ^ [13] "Search" Ft Greg Howe
- ^ [14] "Troublemaker"
- ^ [15] About The Rain
- ^ [16] "Beautiful Lani" FT Frank Gambale
- ^ [17] "Beautiful Lani" FT Frank Gambale official music video
- ^ [18]"Ugly Amps"
- ^ [19] ZMEY Pedals
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