5diez formed in Moscow in 2005 as a group of friends. Their name loosely translates to 'five notes,' which fit their approach to vocals and instrumentation. The band's debut single, 'Такой, как есть' (As You Are), came out in 2007 and connected with listeners, helping establish them in Russian pop music.
Their first album was called 'Пять Дней' (Five Days) and included tracks like 'Вместе' (Together) and 'Люби Меня' (Love Me). Later records included 'Ветер Перемен' (Wind of Change) and 'Небо' (Sky). The core lineup has featured frontman Sergey Kazakov, guitarist Sergey Ponomaryov, bassist Ilya Karyakin, keyboardist Dmitry Gorodetsky, and drummer Sergey Pritula.
In 2014, the band's performance at a rally in Crimea drew some criticism. Their accordionist, Alexander Kireev, died in 2017. Their music has incorporated rock, pop, and folk elements over time.
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