[5] Shturtsite was in existence for 40 years; it performed over 3000 concerts and was one of the most successful Bulgarian rock bands of the 20th century.
[1] Marichkov was the frontman of the band, additionally performing lead vocals, and bass guitar.
[1] In 1990, at a time of great political changes at the fall of the Communist regime in Bulgaria, his song "Az sym prosto Chovek" (Bulgarian: Аз съм просто Човек, lit.
During this period, Marichkov was elected member of the Grand National Assembly as a part of the Union of Democratic Forces.
[1] Marichkov composed soundtracks for 14 films, including Vchera (Bulgarian: Вчера, lit.
[6] In 2010 he was awarded the Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius, first class, for his contributions to art and music.
In 2020, he was awarded the Order of Stara Planina [bg], first class; considered to be the highest honor bestowed by the Bulgarian government.
[7] While climbing to the stage for a concert of Fondatsiyata in the village of Selanovtsi on 11 October 2024, Marichkov fell and suffered a severe brain injury.
[8] On 13 October, hundreds of guitarists played Marichkov's song "Kletva" in front of the National Palace of Culture in Sofia.