We tell about the band "Original", at whose concerts listeners' mouths were not closed from amazement

In the early '80s. Davron Gaipova passionate fan of rock music, decided to leave the comfortable VIA "Yalla" and founded his collective, which was called "Original". Thanks to their talent and energetic performances, the musicians soon won the love of the entire public of the USSR.

The line-up included Davron Gaipovwho played guitar and sang vocals, Ulumbek Makhmudovwho was a keyboard virtuoso, Anwar. Murtazinwho gave amazing guitar solos, Joradek. Shakurovand Rafael, who played the bass guitar brilliantly. Khambekovwho provided rousing rhythms on percussion.

The main stages of creativity

Talented and ambitious musicians from Uzbekistan have enthralled rock fans with their provocative and innovative music. The band gained real fans at a fast pace and made interesting connections.

The songs "Open Window" and "Lying Companions" sounded with a vivid rigour and a aggressivenesspresenting real hard rock, which was something new at that time.

When the musicians were giving concerts in many cities of the USSR, they paid attention to the open mouths and amazement of those who came. It was simply difficult for the audience realiseIn many cities, for example, their performances were so energetic. In many cities, like in LeningradKnown as the cradle of Soviet rock, the repertoire of the "Original" band was appreciated by the Russian musicians. dignity.

However, it's worth noting that the group beyond in one direction. In their composition. "Sen Kaidan Bilasan." skilfully used thematic elements from the song "Supernature" by the band Cerrone. In addition, their repertoire includes simple and romantic instrumental compositions.

In between his trips around the country, Original worked fruitfully with the company "Melody." and created miniseries every year until 1984. However, their albums predominantly featured compositions on the Uzbek language. At the same time, the musicians also managed to release albums in Russian.

A sad fate

The period of perestroika and glasnost saw the beginning of active work prosecutor's offices as part of the Cotton Affair. In 1984, a very young member of the collective Davron Gaipov became the object of manipulation, which was actually aimed at his fatherHe was a high-ranking party figure in Uzbekistan. At the same time, the USSR Ministry of Culture adopted a famous decree concerning the ideological and patriotic education of young people.

As a result of all these events, the fate of the musician took sad turnover: Davron found himself in prisonaccused of organising fun parties involving the distribution of illegal substances and other offences.

Davron was sentenced to five years' imprisonment in a colony located in the city of Angarsk, at a lumber mill. Despite all the hardships and difficulties, he did not break down and survived his imprisonment. For this he was especially grateful to his friends and family. In 1990, Davron Gaipov found himself back in Tashkent, revived "The Original" and took part in the making of the film "Boo nima boo, or hara-kiri versus King Kong."for whom he wrote songs.

Our days

Information about the other members of the band Original remains extremely scarce at this time limited. The only information we know is about Davron Gaipov. Unfortunately, he is passed away 7 October 2022, on his 61st birthday. His death was due to complications related to kidney failure and high blood pressure. The passing of such a prominent musician is always a big one forfeiture for the world music scene.