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Andriy Khlyvnyuk

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Vocalist

The Resume

    (December 31, 1979- )
    Born in Cherkasy, Ukraine
    Vocalist and lyricist for the band Boombox
    After the Russian invasion, joined the Ukranian Territorial Defense Forces (2022)
    Made an a cappella recording of the Ukrainian folksong 'Oh, the Red Viburnum in the Meadow'
    Posted to Instagram as video of himself performing the song in Sofia Square in Kyiv while wearing combat fatigues and carrying an automatic rifle (February 27, 2022)
    Performance sampled in the Pink Floyd song 'Hey Hey Rise Up'

Why he might be annoying:

    That last name is a bitch to spell.
    He studied accordion in music school.
    He was a juror for one season of the Ukranian version of The X Factor (2015).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He left a tour of the US to defend his homeland.
    He sustained a shrapnel wound to the face in a mortar attack (March 26, 2022).
    He subsequently joined the Ukrainian police force, where his duties included transporting doctors and delivering drugs.
    His Instagram post racked up three million views in 24 hours.
    The BBC described his vocals as 'spine-tingling.'
    Proceeds from 'Hey Hey Rise Up' went to the Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Fund.

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying