Sergei Chelobanov is a Russian singer and composer. The list of celebrity golden hits is headed by the compositions "Don't Promise" and "Tango". Sergey Chelobanov at one time made a real sexual revolution on the Russian stage. The video clip "Oh my God" at that time was considered almost the first erotic video on television.
Childhood and youth
The celebrity's date of birth is August 31, 1961. He was born in the provincial town of Balakovo (Saratov region). Parents raised Sergei in the original intelligent traditions. Mom had high hopes for her son.
The head of the family had nothing to do with creativity. He worked at the Balakovo plant as an engineer. But Sergey's mother, Nina Petrovna, worked as a music teacher. It was she who instilled in her son a love of creativity. Classical music often sounded in the Chelobanovs' house.
Despite the efforts of his parents, Sergei grew up as an aggressive child. He never sat still, liked to argue with elders and always defended his point of view. He argued to the last even when the truth was not on his side.
Parents tried to occupy Sergey. He attended various circles and sections, but did not stay anywhere for a long time. He provoked peers into outright conflicts and often started fights. Parents of classmates complained to their father about Sergei. He did not find anything better than to give his son to boxing.
It was indeed the right decision. Regular classes have developed a culture of behavior in Sergei. He became more reserved and less emotional. Now he showed his fists only when he was offended.
After that, Chelobanov became a star in his school. As a high school student, he has already achieved considerable success in the ring and in the music school. Sergei caught the so-called "star disease" and communicated only with the "chosen ones".
He was surrounded by the attention of girls. He was respected and loved in the class. He behaved very proudly and cheekily. This could not fail to notice the "starshaki". Sergei was beaten by the crowd. This position did not suit him. He's not used to losing.
Soon he thought about a professional career as a musician. In high school, he, like most of his peers, adored rock and roll. The music pulled him in up to his ears. He stopped attending school and dropped out of school. This fact did not bother teachers in any way, since Sergey “pulled” the school at local city competitions.
Sergey Chelobanov: Problems with the law
Problems with the law arose when he was a high school student. The fact is that he stole a motorcycle on which he wanted to ride a girl. The policemen caught the hooligan. After it turned out that he had a 3-year criminal sentence.
The head of the family puzzled over what to do with his son so that he would at least think a little about his future. Soon he arranged for Sergei at his factory. Chelobanov was not very upset by this. During the day he slept, and at night he played rock and roll right at the factory. Soon he managed to assemble a team that performed at the local house of culture. At 22, he was drafted into the army.
After demobilization, another trouble happened to Chelobanov. He started using hard drugs. This was the reason for the next arrest of the young man. He went to jail for theft. He did not have enough for a dose, and he stole a synthesizer. Sergei ended up in prison, where he continued to do what he loved - music.
Creative way
Arkady Ukupnik is an artist who contributed to Chelobanov's entry to the big stage. It was he who handed over the record of the H-Band team to the hands of the Primadonna of the Russian stage.
After Alla Borisovna got acquainted with the work of Sergei, she expressed a desire to personally meet the musician. After a long conversation Pugacheva invited the aspiring artist to work in her theater. Chelobanov agreed.
So, from the beginning of the 90s, H-Band began to perform at the most famous venues in Russia. In 1991, Chelobanov was first invited to the Blue Light. Sergey's popularity increased every day. Soon he presented his debut LP to fans of his work. We are talking about the collection "The Uninvited Guest".
In the same period of time, the musician wrote several works for the film "God's creature". In addition, in this film he was entrusted with the role of Jesus. Later, he will star in another tape. We are talking about the clip "Julia". Chelobanov organically got used to all the roles. However, he did not have an acting education.
Tours and concerts
Alla Pugacheva helped Sergei go on tour with her. His concerts were held almost throughout the Soviet Union. Chelobanova was often seen in the company of Primadonna at non-working moments. This gave rise to rumors that the artists have more than just a working relationship.
Sergey did not answer questions about personal matters willingly. At first, he did not comment on rumors that he was credited with an affair with Pugacheva. Most likely, it was a PR move that helped him attract even more fans.
Pugacheva patronized Sergei. She introduced him to the cream of the Russian stage. Alas, the collaboration between the artists did not last long. In the mid-90s, for some reason, he dropped out of the Diva's team. He did not comment on what was happening, and soon completely disappeared from the stage.
Sergei did not spend long in the shadows. Fans demanded that Chelobanov return. The artist listened to the requests of fans. He returned to the stage. Soon his discography was replenished with three worthy LPs.
Then Chelobanov had the idea to organize solo concerts around the country. Despite the fact that he remained a fairly popular artist, the idea turned out to be a failure. But the singer's arrangements were used by Philip Kirkorov in the LP CheloFiliya. The record was hotly received not only by fans, but also by music critics. From this period of time, for the most part, he realizes himself as a composer.
Participation in shows and TV programs
At the beginning of the so-called "zero" years, the artist appeared in the rating Russian show "King of the Ring". Then he took part in the filming of the Three Chords show, and also reminded fans of his existence in the You Are a Superstar project.
"You are a superstar" - did the trick. The main goal of the project is the resuscitation of forgotten stars. After the show, Sergei even signed a contract with the popular producer Prigogine. Alas, the matter did not move forward. Soon Prigozhin decided to break the contract with the artist. It was rumored that Chelobanov could not overcome his main addiction - alcoholism, which provoked Prigogine to make such a decision.
Despite the fact that Chelobanov does not release new tracks, he has a fan club. On social networks, his "fans" publish photos, post clips and musical works of their idol. The last performance of the artist, according to fan communities, took place in 2012.
Sergey Chelobanov: Details of his personal life
He experienced the most wonderful feeling in his life at school. That relationship did not develop into something serious. Sergey was terribly jealous of the girl, he often arranged fights with competitors. In the end, the relationship has exhausted itself.
The official wife of a celebrity was a girl named Lyudmila. He took a woman as his wife before popularity. She bore him two charming sons - Denis and Nikita.
In an interview, Lyudmila admitted to a journalist that family life with Chelobanov turned out to be a living hell. She endured the antics of a man for a long time, his constant binges and always screaming fans under the window. She even ignored rumors about Chelobanov's romance with Alla Borisovna Pugacheva. Then she remained in the shadow of Sergei's popularity and did not attend any events. With Lyudmila, the artist went through the most difficult stages of his life.
In 2008, the couple decided to divorce. They did not disclose the reasons that forced them to make such a decision. Chelobanov refrained from any comments, but noted that they divorced peacefully.
In 2012, parodist Elena Vorobey told reporters about her affair with Chelobanov. Sergei himself chose not to make the personal public. It is not known for sure whether the artists were in a relationship.
A couple of years later he met Eugenia Grande. She worked in his team as a backing vocalist. Chelobanov was not stopped by the fact that Zhenya was 25 years younger than him. She bore him a son, who was named Alexander. After some time, the couple began to live together.
Evgenia noted that it is extremely difficult to live in the same house with her husband. It's all to blame - Sergei's addiction to alcoholic beverages. Even Pugacheva tried to influence her star friend, but he could not give up the “habit” of drinking.
Sergey Chelobanov at the present time
Chelobanov managed to convince his fans that he started a completely different life. His audience believed the idol. Everything was fine until 2018. But, soon he was deprived of his license for driving a vehicle while intoxicated.
Some time later, he shocked with a statement that he doubted that Evgenia had given birth to a child from him. The indignation of the lawful wife knew no bounds. She even agreed to conduct a DNA text that confirmed Sergei's paternity.
In 2020, on the air of the Rossiya TV channel, the singer remembered the evening he spent with Pugacheva:
“I did not expect anything like this - where is Pugacheva and where am I. She created all of me. My image, the name of Chelobanov. When I ended up in her apartment, we sat down at the laid table and drank a little. The next morning I woke up in lipstick. She stayed after the dance, apparently. I can’t understand at what point we realized that we want to be together…”.
