16 November 2023 16:45
The artist faced a difficult path to regaining fame.
Joseph Kobzon was considered a public favorite during his lifetime. But the performer also had a strong competitor who took away the attention of some viewers. Fans went crazy over Sergei Zakharov’s velvety voice and supported him even when he ended up behind bars.
The difficult fate of the artist is difficult to envy. He quickly became famous thanks to his unique vocals. Zakharov often performed at concerts with Lyudmila Senchina. According to rumors, it was she who played a significant role in his imprisonment.
In 1977, the artist went to jail on charges of brawling. It was rumored that an influential admirer of Senchina secured his term because he suspected his colleagues of having an affair. Zakharov spent a whole year in prison, during which he received letters from fans in sacks.
After his release, he had a hard time – the former prisoner was not welcome on the stage. For 10 years, the talented singer could only perform in the provinces before he made his way to the Leningrad Music Hall. Only by the 1990s did he manage to regain a shadow of his former popularity.
