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Valery Kipelov: from a boy from Kapotnya to the grandfather of Russian heavy metal

It was Aria that became the starting point for Valery Alexandrovich as a rock star: the band's popularity grew by leaps and bounds. And Kipelov's unique, instantly recognisable voice played no small part in this stunning success.

Biography of Valery Kipelov - childhood, passion for music, Aria" and "Kipelov"

Valery Kipelov - is a legendary rock musician, without whom it is hard to imagine the Russian scene. He is one of the most colourful figures in Russian rock, and his army of fans has only grown over the years. He made a big name for himself as a vocalist "Aria."and later founded his own project "Kipelov."Valery Alexandrovich's work is characterised by a depth of lyrics and a recognisable style. Valery Alexandrovich's work is characterised by the depth of his lyrics and a recognisable style.

Early years

Valery Kipelov in his youth
Valery Kipelov in his youth

The future icon of Russian metal was born в 1958 year в Moscow. Growing up in not the most upscale neighbourhood Kapotnyabut nevertheless had promising interests from childhood: together with his father, the boy loved to play at footballand the head of the family even had hopes that his son would become athlete. However love of musicthat Valery's parents also instilled in him was much stronger.

The future idol studied at music school without much desire. His relatives motivated him - they promised to give him a puppy. As a result, Kipelov learnt the accordion, on which he played the hits of a foreign rock band "Deep Purple.". Big changes in Valery's life occurred in 1972: it was then that his first public performance took place. It happened at his aunt's wedding. The help was a band "Peasant children."Together with whom Kipelov performed the hits of the already mentioned foreign rockers and Soviet rockers Pesnyary VIA. So, being an eighth-grader, Valery began to earn a living by creating.

Valery Kipelov in his youth
Valery Kipelov in his youth

Having finished school, Valery entered a technical college. During this period, the guy actively searched for himself, learnt true love, and also gave duty to his homeland. For some time Kipelov served in the missile forces, but even in this environment thoughts about music did not leave him. With the army ensemble Valery performed inspirational songs for ordinary soldiers like himself, for officers and warrant officers. After returning home, Kipelov began building a professional career career as a musician.

First steps

Young Valery Kipelov
Young Valery Kipelov

Valery first performed in a band "The Six Young Ones."who introduced him to the future leader "Lyube" by Nikolai Rastorguev.. In the mid-80s, the team transitioned to an ensemble cast "Sing a song."and in the middle of the decade her story officially ended.

He later became a member of the "Singing Hearts."which soon evolved into the now famous and popular "Aria.".

Success with Aria

"Aria."
"Aria."

Exactly "Aria." was the starting point for Valery Alexandrovich as a rock star: the band's popularity grew cosmically. Unique, instant recognisable voice Kipelov played no small part in this stunning success.

Alas, it is difficult to do without scandals in musical groups: each member has his own view of creativity and approach to music making. And that's why already in 1987-м there are only two members left in the line-up: Kipelov и Vladimir Kholstinin. Later, new musicians will join them and the march of "Aria" will resume!

The band managed to release top-notch albums and hit tracks before new, unanticipated challenges loomed on the horizon: collapse of the USSR. People abruptly lost interest in heavy music, and many simply had no money for concerts. Soon Kipelov got a job as a caretaker, and house reigned in the band again.

Hard times

Valery Kipelov
Valery Kipelov

In challenging times Valery Alexandrovich He had to take advantage of all kinds of loopholes to support himself and his family. So, he started working with other bands, which caused a flurry of negative emotions and condemnations from his colleagues in "Aria". For this reason, the recording of the album "The night is shorter than the day." the musicians began with Alexei Bulgakov as a vocalist - it was a real riot that ended with a record company. No matter how much you protest. lose the contract nobody wants to. Kipelov recorded the vocal parts for the album.

Valery Kipelov
Valery Kipelov

New records were released, but the former cohesion in the collective was no longer there. In 2002. Kipelov performed with Aria for the last time, after that. broke up with the band.

The birth of "Kipelov"

Valery Kipelov
Valery Kipelov

Project "Kipelov." was created Valery Alexandrovich in the early autumn of 2002, and two years later he was named the best rock band by the "MTV Russia."! Soon Kipelov's career changed abruptly: the first solo album, awards and participation in various musical events.

A hit track was released in 2003 "I'm free."The song went far beyond the rocker community. The composition went far beyond the rocker community, the song was listened to and sung by everyone.

Successful singles later followed "Babylon." и "I'm here.". The band recorded albums and played concerts around the country and abroad.

2008 united Kipelov with Aria: in honour of the album's 20th anniversary. "Hero of Asphalt." the musicians staged two major concerts, delighting old fans. Subsequently, the band has reunited several times for large-scale live performances, including 30th anniversary of Aria In 2015.

Celebrating a decade of his own project, Kipelov released a single "Reflection."followed by "Unconquered." - A heartfelt composition addressed to all residents of besieged Leningrad.

2016 It was a surprise not only for the audience, but also for the musician himself. Kipelov performed on the same stage with Daniil Pluzhnikov - the winner of the children's show "The Voice 3.". The boy impressed the rocker with his vocal data so much that Valery Alexandrovich even offered him to perform the "Lizaveta."Although this composition was not part of their original plans.

Valery Kipelov today

Valery Kipelov
Valery Kipelov

Today, this mature idol of the rock scene continues to tour and delight fans with new music. For example, in 2021, Kipelov presented to the public "Doomsday Hour.". One of the tracks on the EP was a gorgeous cover of "Scream of a butterfly" Austrians "Supermax.".

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Kipelov was also a guest on "Evening Urgant". As part of the programme, the musician not only told a lot of interesting facts and shared the latest events, but also pleased the audience with a bright performance.

Personal life

Personal life of Valery Kipelov deserves a separate chapter in our story. The legendary Russian rocker has been faithful to only one woman all his life - Galina. They had known each other since they were teenagers: Galina admitted that she was a fan of her ambitious mate, who was just starting out in music at the time. As a result, the couple married in 1978Valery was 20 years old at the time, and his girlfriend was 18. Almost half a century has passed, and the couple's love is still as strong as ever!

Valery and Galina have two children: a daughter Jeanne and son Alexander. Moreover, the happy Kipelov family is already raising grandchildren.

Interesting facts

Valery Kipelov
Valery Kipelov
  • The musician believes that 9 May - one of the most important holidays. The fact is that both of Kipelov's grandfathers died in the war. The tragedy still haunts Valery to this day.
  • Kipelov performed the anthem FC Spartakwhich was written Viktor Drobysh.

  • The rocker has many hobbies, among them: billiards, football, motorbikes and reading. In the last question, he favours Jack London и to Mikhail Bulgakov.
  • Abroad Kipelov can be very infrequently and exclusively for work. A man prefers holidays at the dacha with his family to tiring flights.

  • Many fans have probably puzzled over what the songs have in common at least once "Take my heart." и "The Beast.". No matter how you look at it, they do resemble each other in some way. It's simple: both tracks use the same melody! Only the rhythm is different.

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