The Huaer Band was founded in 1998. Its members include lead singer Da Zhangwei, drummer Wang Wenbo, bassist Guo Yang, and later guitarist Shi Xingyu. The first album "Flowers" was released in 1999, from which the band's name was derived. On June 21, 2009, Huaer Band officially disbanded.

English name of the band: THEFLOWERS

Origin of the band’s name: the name of a song in the band’s works

Band goal: live happily

Album released:

"Flowers, Birds, Fishes and Insects"

"Strawberry Statement"

"School is Out"

"I Am Your Romeo" 》

Vocalist: Da Zhangwei (vocalist/guitarist/songwriter)

Drummer: Wang Wenbo (drummer/chorus)

Bassist: Guo Yang

Guitarist: Shi Xingyu

Company: EMI Records

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Introduction

"花 The band "Er" officially formed in February 1998. At that time, they were discovered by Hong Feng, the owner of "Xinfeng Music", in a bar. The average age of the three members was only 17 years old (Da Zhangwei was 14 years old/Wang Wenbo 15 years old / Guo Yang 19 years old), so they were called "China's first underage band" and "Genius Youth Band" by Beijing's entertainment media. Their appearance first attracted the attention of the music circle and entertainment media. At the same time, they shined in bar performances in Beijing, becoming the most popular rock group that debuted in early 1998

Huaer Band

< p>'s band. From February to June 1998, "Hua'er" performed continuously in bars in Beijing and became one of the most popular live bands. Beijing and overseas media in Beijing rushed to report on it. In July 1998, they were invited to produce the first single (also their famous song) "School is Out" for "China Fire Three". Later, "China Fire Three" was released, and the single "Hua'er" became the most eye-catching work. In September 1998, "Xinfeng Music" was officially established, and the "Hua'er" band immediately signed a contract, and at the same time began to work in the studio to produce their first album "Beside Happiness". During this period, they were also invited to produce the single "Song of the Four Seasons" for the collection "Modern Sky II". When the production of their album was completed, the band was invited to participate in the "2000 Century Export New Music Conference" co-organized by channelV and Beijing Media ***. They performed their hit work "Rumble" live and won the "Best Media Recommendation" "New Band" and "Silver Award for Live Performance". The emergence of "Hua'er" was also regarded as "a miracle in the Chinese music scene at the end of the century", and "Beijing Youth Daily" also called them "the most favored artist".

On January 18, 1999, the "Huaer" band's first album "Beside Happiness" was released amidst praise and expectations. Their lively and cute image and refreshing and powerful music immediately won the recognition of young audiences. Soon they became the spokesperson of the new generation and the most influential band among several young bands that debuted at the same time. They were called "the most promising rock band" and "the hope of China's new music". Their album "Next to Happiness" topped the sales charts of record stores in major cities across the country. The album also became one of the best-selling rock albums in 1999 (approximately 150,000 genuine copies were sold in a year, and pirated copies were even more They are keeping an eye on them like crazy. There have been 6 types of pirated tapes and 5 types of pirated CDs. Experts estimate that the number of pirated copies has exceeded one million).

In May 1999, the "Huaer" band recorded two new songs for the first collection "Flowers, Birds, Fish and Insects" under "Xinfeng Music", and was subsequently invited to participate in the "1999" held at the Xinxiang Ten Thousand People Stadium. "New Music Works Concert", performing with Cui Jian on the same stage in front of 30,000 people for the first time. In 1999, they used holidays and rest days to perform nearly a hundred performances across the country, and their popularity increased day by day. "Hua'er" appeared on CCTV (one set) for the first time in January 2000, causing a sensation and becoming the first rock band to appear on CCTV. They were invited to participate in "The Same" planned by the CCTV Literature and Art Department "Song" large-scale performance, singing a cover of "Why Are the Flowers So Red". The program was played in rotation during the Spring Festival, making more people aware of China's youngest rock band.

The album "Flowers, Birds, Fish and Insects", which was released at the end of January 2000 and included several new songs by the band "Hua'er", also became a hot commodity on the market. It was sold out within two weeks, and the number of genuine copies exceeded 40,000 in one month. of sales. The "Hua'er" band performed for the first time at the Capital Stadium at the end of February 2000, causing quite a sensation.