Aquarium burst into the consciousness of the Soviet rock scene by competing at the 1980 Tbilisi Rock Festival . The band caused a scandal with their performance , which was considered bizarre and shocking . During the set , Grebenshchikov lay down on the stage and made provocative movements while playing the guitar , causing all the jury members to demonstratively leave the hall . " Aquarium " was accused of promoting homosexuality ( the guitar actions ) , incest ( Grebenshchikov changed words while singing the song " Marina " , though this may have been through poor technique ) and indecency , and banned from the festival . The incident became known in Leningrad , and as a result Grebenshchikov lost his job and was expelled from the Komsomol ( Young Communist 's League , expected of working Russians ) . However , while they did not receive any prizes , the band 's performance made them become a symbol of the Soviet alternative culture
1980 Tbilisi Rock Festival
Tbilisi Rock Festival (1980)
Aquarium (band)