Biography
Who is Valery Kipelov?
Early life and origins
Valery Alexandrovich Kipelov was born in 1958 in the Kapotnya district of Moscow, Soviet Union. He grew up in Russia and eventually became a prominent figure in the local music scene. His musical path began long before he achieved national recognition as a frontman for major rock acts.
Career in Aria
Valery Kipelov was a founding member of the heavy metal band Aria alongside Vladimir Holstinin and Alik Granovsky. During his time with the group, he was primarily a vocalist and contributed to the songwriting process, though he initially played a smaller role in composing tracks. Over the first four albums, he only wrote three songs, with two of them being slow ballads.
After the band broke up in 1987, he remained with their producer Vekshtein. Tensions eventually rose during a 1994 tour in Germany, leading to his temporary firing. Although he returned to the group, he eventually left for good in 2002 after a disagreement regarding the recording of a new album.
Launching Kipelov
Following his permanent departure from Aria in late August 2002, Valery Kipelov wasted little time starting a new project. On September 1, 2002, he launched the band Kipelov. He formed the group with musicians Terentyev, Mavrin, and Maniakin. The band name was chosen based on a suggestion from Terentyev, as the members struggled to find a better title.
By 2003, the group released their first live album titled Put Naverh, which translates to Way to the Top, recorded during a performance in Saint Petersburg.
Personal life and views
Valery Kipelov is married to Galina Kipelova. He identifies as an Orthodox Christian. Regarding his political views, he expressed support for the annexation of Crimea and argued that the region should have returned to Russia in 1991. He performed at festivals celebrating this event.
In July 2022, he performed for wounded Rosgvardiya servicemen in a hospital. In January 2023, Ukraine imposed sanctions on him due to his public support for the Russian invasion. He has received recognition for his artistic contributions, including the titles of Merited Artist of Russia and the Prize of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in the field of culture and art.
Birthday and age
Valery Kipelov was born on July 12, 1958, which makes Valery 68 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Valery shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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