Konstantin Evgenievich Kinchev (real name Panfilov) is a singer, musician, songwriter, actor, permanent member and leader of the rock group "Alisa". In 2018, he turned sixty years old, and the "Alice" group - thirty-five.
Kinchev has been one of the leading rock singers and musicians for many years. He continues to give concerts and record new songs, although in recent years fans have not so often been able to see their favorite artist on stage.
Biography facts
The future singer was born in the capital into a family of teachers. His father was the rector of MIT, and his mother worked as a teacher at the Department of Strength of Materials at the Moscow Institute of Chemical Technology. D. I. Mendeleev.
The real name of Konstantin is Panfilov. The surname Kinchev was borne by his grandfather, who was repressed and exiled to Magadan, where he died. Having learned this story, Kostya was so shocked that in the future he decided to take the creative pseudonym Kinchev in memory of his grandfather. Officially, he did not change his surname and, according to his passport, remains Panfilov.
As a child, Kostya became interested in music. His favorite performers were The Rolling Stones and Black Sabbath. He could listen to them for hours and soon became a real connoisseur of foreign rock performers.
Konstantin was a very restless child and very undisciplined. He constantly arranged escapes from home to look for treasures and treasures. At school, he came into conflict with teachers, which usually ended with a call from parents to the director.
He once shaved his head to protest that the teacher did not let him in class simply because the boy had very long hair. He was sent to the hairdresser. But instead of a decent haircut, Kostya decided to completely shave off his hair. Shortly before that, he was admitted to the Komsomol organization, but due to the conflict that arose, he was expelled from its ranks.
Interest in music was not the only one in Konstantin's life. He was fond of sports and played hockey for several years, training in the club SO Spartak. When he became a teenager, he realized that he could not achieve heights in sports, and decided to leave the club.
With the boy's studies, not everything worked out either. It was only thanks to the efforts of his father that he became a student at MIT, but not immediately. Having received his secondary education, the young man decided to find a job and got a job at the factory as an apprentice of a milling machine operator. Then he worked for some time as a draftsman and graphic designer. Only after that he became a university student.
Then Kinchev decided to take up vocals. He studied for a year at the school at the Bolshoi Theater. He got there by accident. Once, sitting in one of the bars, a stranger approached him. He heard the singing of Constantine and decided to invite him to the competition, which was held at that time in the theater. Kinchev agreed and, having passed the selection, was enrolled in a four-year course of study. But it was only enough for a year, Konstantin also left the school.
He again began to look for work and for some time was a model in an art school. Then he worked as a loader and administrator in a sports complex. In 1977 he entered the Institute of Cooperation and studied there for three years.
All this time, the main hobby of Konstantin was music. He dreamed that one day he would become a rock musician and singer. And this dream has become a reality.
Creative way
Kinchev's musical career began with participation in groups unknown to a wide audience. The first album recorded by Kinchev was called Nervous Night. Then he was heard by the founder of the group "Alice" - Svyatoslav Zaderiy. He invited Kostya as a soloist to the collective.
At the very beginning of the collaboration, everyone thought that Konstantin would only perform songs when recording studio albums, and he would not be at concerts. But gradually the opinion changed. Kinchev became a full member of the group, and then the only leader and soloist. The founder of "Alisa" S. Zaderiy soon left the band, founding another group.
Almost from the first days of its existence, "Alice" has surrounded itself with devoted fans and fans. Young people listening to the band's music began to call themselves "Alice's Army".
Kinchev tried himself as an actor, starring in several films. He is best known for his main role in the film "The Burglar", for which the musician was awarded an award at the Sofia Film Festival.
Personal life
The musician has been married twice. Anna Golubeva became the first wife. The couple had a son, Eugene, who now works with his father and deals with the attributes of the Alisa group.
With his second wife, Alexandra, Kinchev met in St. Petersburg quite by accident, standing in line at the store. He immediately liked the girl and after a while they began to meet. And then Konstantin moved to her apartment. Soon Kinchev divorced Anna and married Alexandra.
The musician has been living with Alexandra for many years and is happily married. The couple are raising two children. Now the family lives in the Leningrad region in a small village. They like to be away from the bustle of the city and enjoy nature.
In the 1990s, Kinchev visited Jerusalem, where he visited the holy places. After that he was baptized and has been a religious person for many years.
In the spring of 2016, Konstantin had a heart attack. He was admitted to the Almazov clinic in a very serious condition. Doctors literally saved the musician, but treatment and rehabilitation lasted several months. Kinchev returned to concert activities only in 2017.
Concerts, income, projects
Information about how much Kinchev earns from his work today cannot be found on the Internet. The singer does not participate in corporate events and private parties.
Several years ago the leader of the Alisa group asked his fans for help in raising funds for the release of a new album. In one day, he managed to collect half of the required amount. In total, four million were required to record the album.
Kinchev's fans supported their idol and his crowdfunding company. Kinchev wrote in his address that the album "Excess", most likely, will be the last in his work.
"Alisa" and its permanent leader continue to give concerts. In the summer of 2019, Konstantin performed at the Invasion jubilee festival. Unfortunately, his concert could only be seen while at the festival. Unlike his fellow musicians, Kinchev banned the webcast of the performance.
The singer's fans will be able to see him in November 2019 in St. Petersburg and Moscow. The concerts will be held at the SC "Yubileiny" and KZ Adrenaline Stadium. Tickets cost from 2, 5 thousand rubles.
