Ricochet (musician)

Ricochet (Russian: Рикошет, born Alexander Yuryevich Aksyonov; September 3, 1964, Leningrad – March 22, 2007, Saint Petersburg) was a Russian singer-songwriter, leader of post-punk band "Obyekt Nasmeshek".

The first musical performance was held in 1980 as part of the school band "Rezinovy Rikoshet" (Rubber Ricochet).

In 1985 he created his own group "Obyekt Nasmeshek" (Object of Ridicule), which achieved popularity quickly.

In 1996 he took part in the Theatre DDT Festival "Napolnim nebo dobrotoy" (Let's Fill the Sky With Kindness).

As a sound engineer and producer Ricochet worked on studio projects of various groups.