Cui Jian
Cui Jian (Chinese: 崔健; Korean: 최건; born 2 August 1961) is a Beijing-based Chinese singer-songwriter, trumpeter and guitarist. Affectionately called "Old Cui" (老崔; Lǎo Cuī), he is credited with pioneering Chinese rock music. For this distinction he is often labeled the "Father of Chinese Rock".
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Cui Jian at the Hohaiyan Rock Festival in Taiwan, 2007 | |||||||||
| Born | 2 August 1961 Beijing, China | ||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician | ||||||||
| Years active | 1984–present | ||||||||
| Awards | 2022 GMA 33 Best Male Mandarin Singer | ||||||||
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| Chinese | 崔健 | ||||||||
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| Chosŏn'gŭl | 최건 | ||||||||
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| Also known as | Old Cui (老崔; Lǎo Cuī) | ||||||||
| Origin | China | ||||||||
| Genres | Rock, punk rock, rap rock, electropunk | ||||||||
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, electric guitar, trumpet | ||||||||
| Labels | Beijing East-West | ||||||||
| Website | www | ||||||||
Cui is an idealist who loathed money and commerce. He fantasized that rock 'n roll could rebuild young people's "red idealism". A white baseball cap with a bright red star is his symbol.
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