Konstantin Kinchev is a cult figure in the arena of heavy music. He managed to become a legend and secure the status of one of the best rockers in Russia.
The leader of the "Alisa" group has experienced many life trials. He knows exactly what he sings about, and does it with feeling, rhythm, correctly emphasizing important things.
The childhood of the artist Konstantin Kinchev
Konstantin Panfilov is a native Muscovite. He was born on December 25, 1958. The guy was brought up in a primordially intelligent family. His parents worked as teachers in local universities.
Many believe that Kinchev is the creative pseudonym of the rocker. The information is not entirely true. The fact is that this is the name of his grandfather, who was repressed during the war period. The artist, having taken the name of a relative, decided to honor his memory.
Music has always been in the life of the future idol of millions. At one time, he went crazy with the compositions of the cult band The Rolling Stones. And when he grew up, he listened to the tracks of the Black Sabbath group. From his youth, he managed to develop a taste for heavy music.
Konstantin's school years were spent in one of the Moscow schools. He was a rebel and one of the most rebellious kids in his class. Teachers were always amazed at the character of a teenager, not understanding how such an eccentric could grow up in a family of intellectuals.
Already in his school years, he positioned himself as a rocker. By growing long hair, this status has risen. Once, because of his hair, he was not even allowed into the classroom for classes. Konstantin solved this issue simply - he went and cut his hair to "zero".
Singer's youth
In his youth, he was fond of sports. The guy gave preference to hockey. For a while, he even trained on the hockey team. But in adolescence, interest in sports disappeared, and he left the ice field.
Things were not very successful not only with hobbies, but also with studies. Kinchev sincerely did not want to study and did not see this as a problem. After receiving a certificate, he was enrolled in an educational institution where dad worked as a rector. Then he tried his luck in several more institutes, but he did not stay there for a long time either.
Konstantin had no choice but to go in search of work. Who just did not work as an artist. He managed to work at the factory, worked as a loader, seller, and even a model.
In his youth, Kinchev had a beautiful figure. He looked like an athlete. However, none of the work interested him. All Konstantin's thoughts were about music and work on stage.
The creative path of the artist Konstantin Kinchev
The first attempts to somehow become famous and find their place on the stage were unsuccessful. The rocker tried himself in the composition of little-known bands.
The only thing that Konstantin managed to take with him was experience. Unfortunately, the musician did not have a single recorded track of that time. Having gained knowledge, he decided to create his own project.
The group in which he basically realized himself and recorded his debut album was called Doctor Kinchev and the Style group. The debut longplay "Nervous Night" was recorded almost immediately after the creation of the team. The collection was noticed by the Alisa group, and the musician was invited to join the popular project.
He agreed. At first, he never appeared at the concerts of the Alisa group. The soloists of the group perceived him as a studio musician. For a long time the group was managed by a single leader - Svyatoslav Zaderiy. Kinchev eventually managed to prove that he is the best.
Soon the presentation of the first album took place. We are talking about the cult record "Energy". Fans who watch the life of the group know the tracks: "Meloman", "My Generation", "To Me". The composition "We are together" has become the hallmark of the rock band.
Artist popularity
On the wave of popularity, the musicians, led by Kinchev, recorded another album. The record was called "Block of Hell". The top composition of the collection was the track "Red on Black". In general, the LP was warmly received by fans and music critics.
With the increase in popularity, the executive authorities “sharpened their teeth” on the team. The musicians were accused of promoting Nazism. As a result of this, Konstantin went to jail several times. This period of time of the collective is perfectly conveyed by the records: “The Sixth Forester” and “St. 206 h. 2".
Kinchev dedicated several records to those people whom he loved and respected. For example, the album "Shabash" was recorded for the musician Sasha Bashlachev. He died early, and therefore could not realize his plans. There is another memorable album "Black Label" in the group's repertoire. Kinchev recorded it together with the band in memory of the musician of the Alisa group Igor Chumychkin. He committed suicide.
In the early 2000s, the band's repertoire was replenished with one of the most popular albums. We are talking about the plate "Solstice". The idea of the authors of the LP was that after listening to the tracks included in the record, the fans should have a completely new impulse to life.
Five years later, Kinchev presented the “Outcast” disc to the “fans”. By that time, Konstantin's outlook on life had changed. This is perfectly demonstrated by the tracks of the collection. They have pure spirituality and religiosity.
In 2008, the discography of the Alisa group was replenished with the album “The Pulse of the Keeper of the Labyrinth Doors”. The collection became the band's 15th LP. Kinchev, together with the team, dedicated a record to the memory of the leader of the Kino group, Viktor Tsoi.
Despite the fact that the Alisa group is the old-timers of Russian rock, the musicians are now ready to delight fans with high-quality tracks. In 2016, they presented the compositions to the public: "Spindle", "E-95 Highway", "Mom", "On the Threshold of Heaven" and Rock-n-Roll.
Film career of the artist Konstantin Kinchev
In one of his interviews, Kinchev said that he did not start acting in films because of his great love for this type of art, but only because he did not want to go to prison for parasitism.
His debut as an actor took place in the movie Walk the Line. This film was followed by the short film "Yya-Kha". In the presented film, he proved himself not only as an actor, but also as a composer.
The artist became successful after filming the film "Burglar". In this brilliant drama, he played a major role. Konstantin was cold about both the project and his role. But he became the winner in the nomination "Best Actor of the Year" at the International Film Festival in Sofia.
Details of the artist's personal life
Konstantin has always been popular with the fairer sex. For the first time he married a girl named Anna Golubeva. At that time, he was not popular, and his pockets were not torn from money. In this union, the couple had a son, whom they named Zhenya.
Kinchev left Moscow for the sake of his wife and moved to the territory of St. Petersburg. The family did not work out, and soon the couple divorced. Despite this, the father maintained close contact with Eugene.
Almost immediately after the birth of his first child, Kinchev met a girl with whom he wanted to go to the registry office. Once he was standing in a store for an alcoholic drink and saw a beautiful stranger in line. As it turned out, the girl's name was Sasha, and she was the daughter of the artist Alexei Loktev.
The couple soon got married. They had two beautiful children who also decided to follow in the footsteps of their popular father. Konstantan Kinchev does not have a soul in his wife. He adores and idolizes her.
The couple live in a small village. The singer says that after such a stormy and active youth, life in the village is a real paradise. In addition, the artist loves to fish and often takes Alexandra with him.
After he visited the holy places of Jerusalem, Constantine completely changed his outlook on life. He destroyed his rebelliousness and rebellious spirit. Kinchev became a very religious person, even baptized himself.
In 2016, fans of Konstantin Kinchev became alarmed. Journalists found out that the artist was rushed to the hospital with a suspected heart attack.
Doctors confirmed the diagnosis, saying that the musician's life is in the balance. Specialists managed to save Konstantin. The artist went through a long period of treatment and rehabilitation. During this period of time, almost all concerts were cancelled.
Interesting facts about the artist
- He is left-handed, but this did not stop him from playing musical instruments.
- In 1992 he was christened. Konstantin is glad that he approached this consciously.
- He tries to stick to the right way of life.
- Kinchev is a patriot of the country, but not a patriot of the authorities.
Konstantin Kinchev at the present time
A year after the stroke, the artist returned to the stage. According to the musician, his performance has decreased significantly. But the Alisa group went on a tour, which took place in 2018. This tour was dedicated to the band's 35th anniversary.
In 2020, the concerts of the Alisa group were canceled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kinchev expressed his opinion during an online concert broadcast by the Wink platform:
“... the whole planet was driven into burrows, we were ordered to be afraid, and we are afraid, and under this business there is a chipization and digitization of everything. They want to know everything about us…”.
