Singer and rhythm guitarist Ding Wu, bassist Zhang Ju, and Chinese-American guitarist Kaiser Kuo co-founded Tang Dynasty in early 1989.[1] Kaiser left shortly after to return to the United States. Liu "Lao Wu" Yijun took his place and, according to Kaiser, went on to become China's first "guitar hero."[1] In 1991, the band released its metal/rock version of "The Internationale" in Chinese.
Tang Dynasty rose to fame with their eponymous debut album, released in December 1992. The album officially sold about 2,000,000 authentic copies throughout Asia and abroad, not counting the multitudes more of infringing copies. Their sound is part progressive rock and artistic metal and part traditional Chinese vocal technique. The lyrical poetry and musical arrangements meant to hearken back to the glorious days of ancient Chinese civilization; in particular, the art and cultural epitome of Chinese history as popularly represented by the era of the Tang dynasty.
Bassist Zhang Ju died on May 11, 1995, when his motorcycle collided with a truck on the Zizhuqiao freeway overpass in western Beijing. Gu Zhong became bass player, but in August Liu left the band. Co-founder Kaiser Kuo rejoined as guitarist in August 1996.[1]
The band's 1998 release Epic was their second album, seven years after their debut record. Kaiser again parted company with Tang Dynasty in June 1999 and later formed another well-recognized metal/rock band, Spring and Autumn (Chunqiu).[1][2] Kaiser was replaced by former Iron Kite frontman Yu Yang, and then by young guitar virtuoso Chen Lei in late 2000. After some more member changes, Liu rejoined the group in 2002.
In January 2009, Liu announced his second departure from the band due to "personal reasons." Vocalist Ding filled the spot of second guitarist.[5] In February 2010, Ding Wu announced that the band was preparing for their fourth release due out later in the year.[6] The next month, Tang Dynasty put out a two-song EP entitled Ups and Downs. The band released their fourth album, Thorn, in November 2013, and toured outside China for the first time in nearly two decades.
On February 20, 2019, Tang Dynasty revealed on Weibo that lead guitarist Chen Lei had been replaced by Liu Jingwei and Fu Dalong, again making the band a five-piece lineup.[7]
Membersedit
Current members
Ding Wu – lead vocals (1991–present), rhythm guitar (1989–2002, 2009–2019)
Culture Express variety show hosted by Ji Xiaojun, featuring Tang Dynasty in studio for upcoming new record
Tang Dynasty page from Rock in China site
, from China Beat radio program
January 01, 1970
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Tang Dynasty band news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2009 Learn how and when to remove this message Tang Dynasty Chinese 唐朝 pinyin Tang Chao is a Chinese rock band formed in 1989 They are often credited as being the first Chinese heavy metal band citation needed Tang DynastyTang Dynasty performing in 2004 Background informationOriginBeijing ChinaGenresProgressive metal heavy metal folk metal art rockYears active1989 presentLabelsRock Jingwen StarsingMembersDing WuZhao NianGu ZhongLiu JingweiFu DalongPast membersZhang JuLiu YijunKaiser KuoChen LeiYu YangAndrew SzaboWebsitehttp tangchao ent 163 com Contents 1 Biography 2 Members 2 1 Timeline 3 Discography 3 1 Studio albums 3 2 EPs 3 3 Compilations 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksBiography editSinger and rhythm guitarist Ding Wu bassist Zhang Ju and Chinese American guitarist Kaiser Kuo co founded Tang Dynasty in early 1989 1 Kaiser left shortly after to return to the United States Liu Lao Wu Yijun took his place and according to Kaiser went on to become China s first guitar hero 1 In 1991 the band released its metal rock version of The Internationale in Chinese Tang Dynasty rose to fame with their eponymous debut album released in December 1992 The album officially sold about 2 000 000 authentic copies throughout Asia and abroad not counting the multitudes more of infringing copies Their sound is part progressive rock and artistic metal and part traditional Chinese vocal technique The lyrical poetry and musical arrangements meant to hearken back to the glorious days of ancient Chinese civilization in particular the art and cultural epitome of Chinese history as popularly represented by the era of the Tang dynasty Bassist Zhang Ju died on May 11 1995 when his motorcycle collided with a truck on the Zizhuqiao freeway overpass in western Beijing Gu Zhong became bass player but in August Liu left the band Co founder Kaiser Kuo rejoined as guitarist in August 1996 1 The band s 1998 release Epic was their second album seven years after their debut record Kaiser again parted company with Tang Dynasty in June 1999 and later formed another well recognized metal rock band Spring and Autumn Chunqiu 1 2 Kaiser was replaced by former Iron Kite frontman Yu Yang and then by young guitar virtuoso Chen Lei in late 2000 After some more member changes Liu rejoined the group in 2002 Tang Dynasty released their third album Romantic Knight Langman Qishi in mid 2008 featuring Feng Shan Ji clarification needed as the album s lead track 3 Kaiser appeared in the Western documentary by Sam Dunn Global Metal released that same year 4 In January 2009 Liu announced his second departure from the band due to personal reasons Vocalist Ding filled the spot of second guitarist 5 In February 2010 Ding Wu announced that the band was preparing for their fourth release due out later in the year 6 The next month Tang Dynasty put out a two song EP entitled Ups and Downs The band released their fourth album Thorn in November 2013 and toured outside China for the first time in nearly two decades On February 20 2019 Tang Dynasty revealed on Weibo that lead guitarist Chen Lei had been replaced by Liu Jingwei and Fu Dalong again making the band a five piece lineup 7 Members editCurrent members Ding Wu lead vocals 1991 present rhythm guitar 1989 2002 2009 2019 Zhao Nian drums percussion 1989 present Gu Zhong bass backing vocals 1995 present Liu Jingwei lead guitar 2019 present Fu Dalong lead guitar 2019 present Former members Kaiser Kuo lead guitar 1989 1996 1999 Liu Yijun lead guitar 1989 1996 2003 2009 Zhang Ju bass 1989 1995 died 1995 lead vocals 1989 1991 backing vocals 1991 1995 Yu Yang lead guitar 1999 2000 Chen Lei lead guitar backing vocals 2000 2019 Andrew Szabo drums 1989 Touring musicians Wang Yong keyboards 1993 1995 Timeline editDiscography editStudio albums edit 1992 唐朝 Tang Dynasty 1998 演义 Epic 2008 浪漫骑士 Romantic Knight 2013 芒刺 Thorn EPs edit 2000 演义单曲纪念珍藏版 Epic single 2010 沉浮 Ups and Downs Compilations edit 90 Modern Music Concert 1990 谁都希望 粉雾 China Fire I 1992 飞翔鸟 A Tribute to Teresa Teng 1995 独上西楼 Goodbye Zhang Ju 1997 月梦 True Love Forever 2000 花儿为什么这样红 明月千里寄相思 Gift 春蚕 See also edit nbsp China portal nbsp Music portal Chinese heavy metal Chinese rock Cui Jian Dou Wei Overload Zhang ChuReferences edit a b c d Interview Kaiser Kuo Chunqiu Tang Dynasty DeathMetal org October 17 2008 Retrieved March 31 2017 Kaiser Kuo Biography Tang Dynasty Band for 2008 New Album Ethnic Prog Art Rock Culture Express Review of Global Metal Archived 2016 03 09 at the Wayback Machine http ent newssc org system 2009 01 17 011480367 shtml in Chinese Tang Dynasty rock band to release new EP China org cn 唐朝乐队2019开年首演 新阵容正式曝光亮相 QQ 20 February 2019 External links edittangchao ent Culture Express variety show hosted by Ji Xiaojun featuring Tang Dynasty in studio for upcoming new record Tang Dynasty page from Rock in China site Kaiser Kuo Tang Dynasty Spring and Autumn from China Beat radio program Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tang Dynasty band amp oldid 1200908437, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
