Tang Dynasty

Though I enjoy Guns N' Roses, hard rock and heavy metal are not my taste.

As for Chinese rock, most people talk about Cui Jian. Yes, he made the earliest effort to introduce rock to Chinese music. But only Tang Dynasty, the most famous Chinese rock band, has exhibited us real Rock'n Roll. Their first and only* album, 'A Dream Return to Tang Dynasty', is truly heart touching, soul penetrating. Vocal strength, beautiful language, classical romance, emotion, perfect music!

In 1995, bassist, Zhang Ju (the leftmost one at bottom) died in a motorcycle accident. The band never recovered from the tragedy, and their second album was released in 2000 silently. But I regret that, the spirit of Tang Dynasty and Chinese rock, has passed away with Zhang Ju's death.

'A Dream Return to Tang Dynasty' mp3 >>
After listening to this song in my car, one Chilean friend told me he could feel power and courage in their music.

Pictures scanned from the original tape >>