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The first Chinese rock song was arguably the Northwest Wind anthem "Nothing To My Name", first performed in 1984 by Cui Jian, widely recognized as the father of Chinese rock. The song introduced into post-revolutionary China a whole new ethos that combined individualism, direct and bold expression.
- Brain Failure 脑浊. These guys originally formed in the nineties while they were still at (a very elite) high school in Beijing and have the notable distinction of being the first punk band in China to self-release a demo.
- Carsick Cars 晕车的车. The lineup of Carsick Cars has changed somewhat since they started in 2005, with only one of the original members still playing under their banner.
- Chocolate Tiger 猛虎巧克力. Based in Taiwan, actress and indie artist Enno Cheung currently fronts Chocolate Tiger, which is a bit heavier than her usual acoustic solo offerings.
- Criminal Thoughts 犯罪想法. The entire eight-year discography of Criminal Thoughts is 35 minutes long, which off the bat makes them kind of amazing.
In the 1980s, China witnessed the emergence of Chinese rock music, reaching its pinnacle in the early 1990s. Since then, numerous outstanding rock bands have emerged, such as Beyond, Black Panther Band, Tang Dynasty, Zero Point Band, Overload, Reincarnation Band, Mayday, Painkiller Band, GALA, Escape Plan, and more.
Mar 25, 2019 · Tang Dynasty was formed in 1988, and it’s also a very famous rock-band, which made a great contribution into Chinese music culture. Band members are: Ding Wu ( 丁武 ) as the lead vocalist, Chen Lei ( 陈磊 ) as the guitarist, Gu Zhong ( 顾忠 ) as the bass player, and Zhao Nian ( 赵年 ) on drums.
Chinese Rock originated from the Northwest Wind style music, which emerged as a main genre in Mainland China in 1986. Cui Jian’s Northwest Wind album “Rock ‘N’ Roll on the New Long March”, which includes hit rock songs such as “Nothing To My Name”, has been called “China’s first rock album”.
Cui Jian IS the start of Chinese rock, and to this day the almost canonized musician simply known as "Old ...more. 《新长征路上的摇滚》, Rock 'n' Roll on the New Long March, by the "Godfather of Chinese...
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Zuriaake - Valley of loneness. Of course this list is bullshit. But here are our top 10 Chinese bands right now - spanning black metal, punk, post-rock and more.
