Goodbye Hollywood, Fabrika Gryoz...

The former Vologda, Russia guitar virtuoso, musical chameleon and songwriter Zhenya Rock makes his solo debut on this 22 track American / Turk / Russian / Psycho Internationally-infused roller coaster of sound. Since playing naked on the streets of Santa Monica with former outfit Siberian Surf-rockers The Red Elvises (www.redelvises.com), Z is now Austin, TX based. The Elvises have claimed a cult status throne in the club scene, and Zhenya penned some of their biggest hits, including the full soundtrack for Six String Samarai and the full album "Bedroom Boogie."

KompoZtor (Russian for composer) is a compilation of material spanning the past 10+ years in the States. After his split with the Elvises, Zhenya pursued multiple line-ups under the moniker ZEEROK. His style offers a big blend of many musical styles, featuring Zhenya's solo performance or a collaboration with the various professional skilled musicians, a unique approach to the acoustic and electric musical instruments such as customized Reverend electric guitar, 12 string Martin acoustic guitar, banjo, custom russian balalaika, turkish joombush, upright and electric basses, hand percussion and drums.

Originally from Russia, Zhenya has a background as a writer and composer for the russian theatre as well as russian rock bands . In America he has written numerous scores for films such as "Six String Samurai" and "Mail Order Bride", and has made several guest appearances on television programs such as "Melrose Place" and "Fastlane". Since 2003 Zeerok has toured Europe, Russia and America numerous times, performed as a solo act and together with various established musicians such as Tony Whiting - drummer for late Dee Dee Ramone of the Ramones, Mike Dillon (Hairy Apes BMX, Primus, Ani DiFranco) and Pat Mastelotto - drummer for King Krimson. Worked and recorded with legendary Texas acoustic musicians such as Dave Piters - mandolin and Kelly Lancaster - (Willie Nelson Band) - guitar, banjolaika , collaborated with a variety of ethnic players from Houston based band The Gypsies such as the band's founder, Greg Harbar, accordion. Uprising musicians such as The Shank Bros Tim and Jim, Colton The Freak, James Raimey, The Show Stopper.

Through the use of his self redesigned Reverend guitar, loops and right on the stage sampling, Zhenya plays rhythm and lead guitar parts together with bass and keyboard lines. A wide variety of styles are present here, from rollicking remakes of Red Elvis tracks to art rock, punk and the occasional traditional American rock song. One listen tells the story, and fans of all ages agree: there is only one ZEEROK.

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ZEEROK (Zhenya Rock)
KompoZtor:
The Golden American Years
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"International, interplanetary legend featuring remastered works from former outfit The Red Elvises and the unworldly ZEEROK."

Track Listing:
Love Pipe (Fabrika Gyroz Blend)
Sunshine
Red Lips Red Eyes Red Stockings
Who's Your Daddy
El Nino
To The Top
Stewardess In Red
Bedroom Boogie
Voodoo Doll
Sticky Little Girl
Cry Me A River
Haem
Long Way Home
Cold Heat
Swinging With Myself
Hang Me
Seven Year Itch
Dos Vidany
Broken Mind
All About You