Altitude

Hong Kong Coliseum Concert

8pm, December 17, 1994

The three "rock wizards" -- Dou Wei, Zhang Chu and He Yong, and the Tang Dynasty staged their Momentum of Chinese Rock Music at the Hong Kong Coliseum. No other concert in Hong Kong had been as crazy.

The three and a half hour show, with its contagious passion, turned out to be a great hit, demonstrating the tenacious, hidden vigor and vitality of Chinese rock music. The groups brought Chinese rock scene to a new high in the post-Cui Jian era.

Cui Jian, Godfather of Chinese Rock Music

In the eyes of rock aficionados, the name of Cui Jian is synonymous with Chinese rock music. It is his song "Nothing to My Name" declared the birth of Chinese rock music; yet it is not the peak of the prolific artist's creations.

Born in 1961, Cui Jian became smitten by Western rock and roll in his early twenties. He has vigorous creativity and passion, continuously attempting fresh styles. From punk, jazz, African music, to rap, all can be found in his songs, adding to the special Cui-style appeal and power.

Beyond

'Hong Kong has no rock 'n' roll. Instead it has Beyond.'

It's no exaggeration to say rock group Beyond is the flagship of Hong Kong rock music. Despite being sung in Cantonese, their songs resonate with Chinese all over the world. Formed in Hong Kong in 1983, Beyond's progressive and fervent music has made them idols, especially among university students.

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