Chen Shaobao, a veteran Hong Kong musician who once made famous singers such as Faye Wong and Leslie Cheung, and launched "Zuo Lin You Li", brought his autobiography "Chen Shaobao Music Story - Music Madman" to Guangzhou to share his experience last night. meeting. This book records many legendary stories in the Chinese recording industry in detail. Chen Shaobao also told the story of signing a contract with Faye Wong at the sharing meeting.
From serving as a PolyGram executive in 1985 to leaving Universal Music at the end of 2003, Chen Shaobao witnessed the ups and downs of Hong Kong's pop music scene. He said: "When I was compiling this autobiography, I felt endless joy. Many happy pictures appeared in my mind, and I was very grateful to God for choosing me to be a musician."
This sharing session The theme is "The Times Make Heroes". Chen Shaobao said bluntly that in addition to talent and hard work, opportunities are more important for the growth of every singer. Signing the contract with Faye Wong was regarded as a "game" by Chen Shaobao. Faye Wong is the first mainland singer to sing Cantonese songs. He said: "I still remember when 18-year-old Faye Wong came to Hong Kong from Beijing to look for opportunities. I signed her because of her unique voice. What she looked like at that time It’s a bit old-fashioned, and she wears sandals with triangular stockings. Unexpectedly, after she became popular, this style attracted everyone to imitate it and became a fashion.”
It is reported that "Music Madman" will also appear. It will be made into a TV series, and the filming base will be located in Guangzhou Sino-Singapore Knowledge City. The burned-down "music landmark" Hong Kong Polygram Kerry Building recording studio will be restored. Chen Shaobao said frankly: "The "Music Madman" series of IP incubation will seize the historical opportunities of the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and contribute to the development of music culture and industry in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area." (Gong Weifeng)