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Evolution of Chinese Rock
Source: chinaculture.org
Time: 2010-Jun-28 13:01
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 Cobra Band
1990: On January 28, Cui Jian holds his first no benefit performance for the Beijing Asian Games at Beijing Worker Stadium.

On February 17, and 18, " 90's Modern Music Concert" is held at the Capital Stadium. Six famous bands, such as "Tang Dynasty," " Breath," "Cobra," "1989," participate in the performance. This concert is called "China's first rock music festival."

In May, Guo Chuanlin , manager of "Black Leopard," lead "1989," "Cobra," "Baby Brother," and "Black Leopard," go to Shenzhen to participate in a performance. This is the first time Beijing's rock bands have performed at another place in-group.

In the same year, Cui Jian's album "Nothing To My Name" is released in Taiwan , and receives great media attention.

1991: " Black Leopard" releases its debut album in Hong Kong, and the song "Don't Break My Heart" hits the top of Hong Kong music charts.

Cui Jian releases his second album, "Solution."

Many new bands, such as " Dreaming," " Again," set up.

1992: "Music Heaven" magazine is founded, and influences the music scene with its content and free tapes of Western pop music.

In October, Tang Dynasty's debut album, " Dreaming Back to Tang Dynasty," the first heavy metal album in China, releases and causes panic purchasing.

"Chinese Fire I" releases, which includes many excellent works y mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwanese bands.

"Black Leopard" first release an album on the mainland.

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Editor:Xu Rui
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