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  • Embedded official Hei Bao 25th anniversary documentary on YouTube



  • BAND HISTORY 樂隊歷程
    Hei Bao means "Black Panther" in English.

    Watch Hei Bao's 25th anniversary documentary "Who We Are"

    1987
  • Hei Bao was formed in 1987 by two guitarists, Li Tong and Guo Chuanlin (nicknamed "Guo Si").
  • Guo Chuanlin later steps down as guitarist to become Hei Bao's full-time band manager.
  • Other early band members include Ding Wu (vocals and guitar), Wang Wenjie (bass), and Wang Wenfang (drums).

    1988
  • Ding Wu leaves Hei Bao and eventually goes on to form the critically-acclaimed rock band, Tang Dynasty.
  • Lead vocalist Dou Wei and keyboardist Luan Shu (also known as "Luan Shubin") joined Hei Bao.

    1990
  • Zhao Mingyi becomes the drummer for Hei Bao in 1990, and the band's line-up stabilizes with Dou Wei (lead vocals), Li Tong (guitar), Wang Wenjie (bass), Luan Shu (keyboards).

    1991
  • August 1991 - Hei Bao's eponymous first album is released in Taiwan and Hong Kong under the Taiwan label Rock Records. Hei Bao becomes the best-selling mainland Chinese rock band ever.
  • October 1991 - Dou Wei leaves Hei Bao and later enjoys a successful solo career.

    1992
  • June 1992 - Luan Shu officially becomes lead vocalist.
  • December 1992 - Hei Bao's first album is officially released in mainland China.

    1993
  • Hei Bao's official line-up has shrunk down to four members before recording their second album: Luan Shu (lead vocals and keyboards), Li Tong (guitar), Wang Wenjie (bass), and Zhao Mingyi (drums).
  • August 1993 - Hei Bao's second album, "Spirit of Light", is released first in mainland China.
  • In 1993, Hei Bao regains a fifth member as keyboardist Feng Xiaobo joins the band after the recording of the second album.

    1994
  • In 1994 Luan Shu leaves Hei Bao. Qin Yong joins the band as lead singer.
  • April 1994 - Hei Bao signs on with JVC, a Japanese record company.
  • November 1994 - JVC re-mixes Hei Bao II and re-releases it throughout Asia. This re-release includes the title track, "Spirit of Light", with a new vocal by Qin Yong.

    1996
  • February 1996 - Hei Bao's third album, "No Right No Wrong", is released, featuring Qin Yong as the lead singer.

    1998
  • May 1998 - Hei Bao's fourth album, "Can't Let Worries Have No Chance for Expression", is
    released.

    1999
  • Hei Bao releases their first live album, "Hurricane Fervour", recorded during a concert in Beijing's Olympic Stadium.
  • Keyboardist Feng Xiaobo leaves in 1999 and is replaced by Hui Peng.

    2000
  • Hei Bao contributes a cover of "Santa Maria" for the "True Love Forever" compilation of Chinese rock artists singing the "greatest love songs of the 20th century".
  • In October 2000, Hei Bao releases a single "Without You".

    2001
  • An official VCD of Hei Bao's live album, "Hurricane Fervour", is released. It features Hei Bao's 1998 concert at Beijing's Olympic Stadium.

    2002
  • Hei Bao signs with Beijing's Kirin Kid Productions who will produce their next album.

    2003
  • November 2003 - Hei Bao completes recording their fifth album at Beijing's Kirin Kid studios. Qin Yong and Li Tong fly to London, England to do post-production on the album.

    2004
  • After some delay, Hei Bao V is released in July of 2004. Hei Bao receives good coverage in the mainland Chinese news media while promoting their new album.

    2005
  • March 2005 - After being lead singer of Hei Bao for 10 years, Qin Yong departs amicably from the band. Hei Bao announces that Zhang Kepeng is taking over lead vocals.


    References:
  • Text from Hei Bao album inserts
  • Chinese Rock Data Base (Japanese site)
  • Hei Bao page at Zhushu.com (Chinese site) - No longer available
  • Hei Bao page at Ting365.com (Chinese site) - No longer available
  • Wanwa.com Hei Bao Fan Club (Chinese site) - No longer available
  • Hei Bao page at FM97.4 Tom.com (Chinese site) - No longer available



  • CURRENT BAND MEMBERS 現任成員
    The photo below features Hei Bao's current line-up:




    (Right to left): Hui Peng 惠鵬 (keyboards 鍵盤), Wang Wenjie 王文傑 (bass 貝斯),
    Li Tong 李彤 (guitar 吉他), Zhang Qi 張淇 (lead vocals 主唱), Zhao Mingyi 趙明義 (drums 鼓)



    PREVIOUS BAND MEMBERS 已離隊成員
    Hei Bao has seen a number of band members come and go over the years.
  • Wang Wenfang was Hei Bao's original drummer from 1987 t0 1990. His brother is Hei Bao's long-time bassist Wang Wenjie.
  • Guitarist Ding Wu 丁武 left before Hei Bao recorded their first album. He later founded the critically-acclaimed rock band, Tang Dyansty.
  • Original lead singer, Dou Wei 竇唯, left soon after Hei Bao's first album and now has a very successful solo career.
  • Luan Shu 欒樹, the band's original keyboardist and second lead vocalist, left after Hei Bao's second album.
  • Keyboardist Feng Xiaobo 馮小波 left in 1999 and was replaced by Hui Peng.
  • In 2005, Hei Bao's third lead singer Qin Yong 秦勇 left the band after serving for 10 years. He was replaced by Zhang Kepeng.


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