Alex Feather Akimov

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Alex "Feather" Akimov
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Background information
Birth nameAlexey Akimov
Born (1986-05-28) May 28, 1986 (age 35)
OriginMoscow, Russia
GenresPop, pop rock, jazz fusion, instrumental rock
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, producer, Manager
InstrumentsElectric guitar, guitar synthesizer, keyboard, acoustic guitar
Years active2004–present
LabelsBungalo Records, Universal
Associated actsEminem, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Irene Nelson, Red Elvises, Greg Howe, Frank Gambale, Love The Way You Lie, Hold It Against Me, Love the Way You Lie, The Monster
WebsiteOfficial website

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 hundreds of 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]

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 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, , Greg Howe and many others. After graduating from LAMA in 2008, Alex started working as a full-time musician.

Recording, touring and other collaborations[]

In 2008, Akimov was hired to work with 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 Russian artist, three-time Russian Grammy Award winner, Irene Nelson.[6][7][8] Nelson's music video for her debut single, "Sunrise", aired on MTV Russia and , and eventually placed in the[9] Billboard Dance Charts. In 2011, Akimov toured with the Red Elvises in the US and Russia.

In 2013, Akimov joined Mika Newton project signed to / label owned by Randy Jackson.[10][11] He took position of a guitarist and music director. In 2014, Akimov joined a worldwide talent search and development company, Isina,[12] and those involved with Isina include Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G, Humberto Gatica, and Paul Oakefold.

In 2015, he became a manager of a boyband, New District. The band got nominated for the Teen Choice Awards "Choice Next Big Thing"[13] performed shows with Fifth Harmony, Troye Sivan, Ruth B and many others. In 2016, New District won Bravo Otto Award in the category "Superband"[14] The band's first single got a major radio airplay around the U.S. and Canada including Radio Disney and performed at KIIS FM "Next Up"[15]

Projects[]

2008 – 2009 – Lead Guitar
2009 – 2010 Irene Nelson – Guitarist, manager
2010 – Eminem FT Rihanna "Love The Way You Lie" Heavy Remix[16][17]
2010 – Eminem FT Rihanna "Love The Way You Lie" Part 2[18] – Guitarist 2011 – "Search" Ft Greg Howe
2012 – "Beautiful Lani (featuring Frank Gambale)"
2010 – 2013 Red Elvises Guitar player world tour
2013 "The talented" Sony action cam project
2013 Mika Newton Guitarist/music director
2015 New District Boy Band Manager

Solo career[]

Akimov appeared as a guitarist in the 2008 film Live Fast, Die Young by Christopher Showerman.[19]

His debut single "All About The Rain" was released in November 2010, produced by Alex Feather Akimov, Brian Duffy, and Brian Garcia. His second single "Search,"[20] a collaboration with guitar virtuoso Greg Howe, was released in March 2011. In June 2011, the third single "Troublemaker" and the final video of the trilogy were officially released. The album About the Rain was released on iTunes in July 2011.[21]

The first single "Beautiful Lani (featuring Frank Gambale)"[22] from his album Eatmystrings has been released on iTunes along with an official music video in February 2012.[23]

Second single called "Monsters are Here" was released on iTunes in September 2012[24] The video has become viral on YouTube and received 700,000 views in only three weeks[25]

In 2013, Akimov joined a project by Sony called "The Talented". He was capturing seven days of a session musician's life that captured his studio works, live performances and rehearsals with different artists.

Teaching[]

Between 2011 and 2012, Akimov was teaching at guitar master class, an online guitar lessons community.[26]

References[]

  1. ^ "Alex Feather Akimov teaches guitar on Guitar Master Class". Rekkerd.org. January 19, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
  2. ^ "ALEX FEATHER AKIMOV TEACHES GUITAR ON GUITAR MASTER CLASS". Alexfeather.com. January 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 3, 2013. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
  3. ^ The G3 Agency (August 23, 2011). "All about the rain". G3 Magazine (13): 19. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
  4. ^ "ARKFOO". Zivmusic.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  5. ^ [1][dead link]
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on January 30, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ "Farewell to Arms - Georgia | Euro Cinema | English". Eurochannel.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  8. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 23, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ^ "Billboard Dance Charts 2010 ("Sunrise" #35)" (JPG). 4.bp.blogspot.com.
  10. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. ^ "Mika Newton Releases Her Follow Up Single, "Come Out and Play" On Friendship Collective Label". Prweb.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  12. ^ "ISINA". Isina.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  13. ^ "Tiger Beats Pre Party Around Foxs Teen Choice Awards Arrivals Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images". Gettyimages.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  14. ^ "Congrats On The Win New District!!". Teenmusicinsider.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  15. ^ [2][permanent dead link]
  16. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 2, 2010. Retrieved March 11, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  17. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 22, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  18. ^ "Love The Way You Lie Part 2 FT Alex Feather Akimov - video Dailymotion". Dailymotion.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  19. ^ "Alex Akimov". IMDb.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  20. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  21. ^ "Alex Feather Akimov on Apple Music". Music.apple.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  22. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 22, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  23. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 2, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  24. ^ "iTunes Store". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  25. ^ "Dubstep Guitar – Monsters Are Here". YouTube. September 12, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  26. ^ "Alex Feather". Guitarmasterclass.net. Retrieved November 7, 2013.

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