vadim pruzhanov

He was born in Ukraine, Soviet Union, to parents of Russian ethnicity and later moved to London, England. He first started playing piano at the age of 8. Vadim then studied at a music school until he eventually got bored and quit three years later, and carried on as a self-taught player instead. It was at that time that Vadim discovered rock music and decided to pursue it as a career. He got a Yamaha PSS-51 keyboard and started to create his own music at the age of 12 and has carried on since. Apart from playing the keyboard, Vadim is also a capable guitar player, and owns an Ibanez guitar. He takes influence from artists such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Strapping Young Lad, Steve Vai, Judas Priest, Symphony X, and Dream Theater.

Vadim studied at Cardinal Wiseman RC High School in Greenford, Middlesex (London). He continued on as a member of the 6th Form.