Nugzar Ergemlidze was born on May 1, 1955 in Batumi. The father Otar Ergemlidze, the mother Valentina Kopaleishvili. Finished №2 (now №1) Batumi art school. While in the V grade he first head the Beatles that made him take the guitar in his hand. The first chords were taught to him by his nanny-grandma Tamar Kvariani. After that he continued self-education, learning the instrument at the same time he created poetry.
In Batumi, neighboring Nugzar lived the Bardanashvili family. They had three sons: Ruben, Soso and Merab. He was a frequent visitor to their family. He was very friendly to Merab. Josepth (Soso) Bardanashvili, who was then a student of the Conservatoire noticed Nugzar’s talent. He often consulted him concerning harmony, and corrected poetry. Today I.Bardanashvili is one of the famous composers in Israel.
In 1973 Nugzar becomes a student of the Art Academy in Tbilisi, learning painting. Here he becomes a member of the Amateur academy band, playing the Bas Guiter. He sings his own songs as well. Together with him in the band there were Zurab Managadze (later a famous composer) Avto Sharvadze, the author of many popular songs (non unfortunately not alive) Otar Iagorashvili, Avto Peradze and etc.
In 1975 the group ,,75” was formed. The leader of the group was Robert Bardzimashvili, who was already very famous since he had been the leader of the legendary Orera group ,,VIA 75” was looking for new ways, new forms in the Music Space. Robert Bardzimashvili decided to perform the first Georgian Rock Opera. Thus he got in touch with Ioseb Bardanashvili as a composer and they offered to write the libretto. Thus it was their first creative joint work. After that Robert and Nugzar stayed friends for many many years.
In 1978 Nugzar graduated Georgian State Art Academy, he took part in may ex-s of young artists. He worked at a college of technical esthetics. But as an author.
He continued to work for ,,75”. In 1980 the group performed a ,,Retro” programe, and many songs by Nugzar were represented, as well as poetry. The most successful among them were ,,Tuki” (first love) ,,Bakuriani”, ,,Lianebi Sadgac”, ,,Potoltsvena”, ,,Rotsa Tovli Mova” etc.
Since 1992 N.E. works as an editor of musical programs many popular project were based on his scenario. Among them are ,,Retrovizia”, ,,Meshvide Tsa”, ,,Radio Ringi”, ,,Tsotskhali Pikeri” ,,Mo TV”, ,,Retromobili” ,,Gemo TV”. He was co-author of the group project ,,Nagdi Show”. For many years N.E. has taken part in various shows as a perfomer. Besidesd many popular groups performed his songs. Many solo singers revived his songs up today. Such groups are: ,,75”, ,,Georgia”, ,,Teatroni” (Valeri Lomsadze), ,,Jadosnuri Gzebi”, ,,Bardzimi”. Piramida (Tamaz Sichinava, Merab Sepashvili, ,,Sepas Bichebi” Mamuka Onashvili, Kako Vashalomidze, Zurab Kobeshavidze, Irma Sokhadze, Keta Topuria, Neka Sebiskveradze, Temur Bojgua, Nugzar Kvashali, Zura Managadze, Misha Zakariashvili, Mamuka Meskhi, Besik Kalandadze, Temur Revazishvili, Koba Bejitashvili etc.
In 1957 Ajara Publishing Horse printed N-s poems and some notes of several songs. 2 Novels are produced as well ,,Back to the USSR (2002). ,,The Artist and Margarita (2009). In periodicals you can find his poems and stories.
Since 1988 he has been a member of artists Union: In 2003 a benefit performance was held in the big concert hall in Tbilisi. In 2004 in Marjanishvili drama theatre. In 2005 in Batumi State drama Theatre. There are produced author’s records and CDs. in 1998, 1999, 2009 personal exhbs were held in Batumi. In 2007 at Gallery ,,Hobby”. In 1987 in Batumi. In 1988 in Kutaisi. He is the author of musicle ,,Rock to the USSR” (in Georgian and Russian).
A new edition of the Almanac in being getting ready. Poems and most popular songs will be included in it. Nugzar cooperates as an author of texts with such compesers as Al. Basilaya, Vazha Durglishvili, Zurab Managadze, Zurab Chinchaladze, Gia Macharashvili.
He is the author of the last song by Gogi Tsabadze (Kveknad Sikvaruli Mepobs).
In 2008 May 27 Ergemlidze was elected M.P. He was nominated by a Labour Party as the fifth on the list. But while being in the M.P. office Nugzar continues his active work as a composer, poet and artist.
