Valeri Kocharov
Valeri Kocharov was a Georgian artist, rock guitarist, and singer.
Biography
Kocharov's musical career began in the early 1970s. Throughout his career, he has been a member of various musical groups, including "Quadrat", Cold Flame and The Blitz, known for his original compositions and The Beatles cover versions. Kocharov's name is associated with the promotion of The Beatles in Georgia. In 1989, at the Beatles's traditional competition, the festival's top prize for the British quartet's best external and musical imitation went to The Blitz.Kocharov died of a stroke on 3 May 2022 at the age of 74.