Shin (band)
- Not to be confused with American indie band, The Shins
| Shin | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 信樂團 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 信乐团 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Xìn yuètuán (Mandarin) |
| Pe̍h-ōe-jī | Sìn ga̍k-thoân (Hokkien) |
| Origin | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Genre(s) | Rock, Mandopop |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, drums |
| Label(s) | Avex Taiwan (2002–2006) |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | Music Nation Wingman |
| Members | |
|
Michael Tomi Chris Max Liu Wenjie | |
| Past members | |
| Shin | |
Shin (traditional Chinese: 信樂團; simplified Chinese: 信乐团; pinyin: Xìn yuètuán; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Sìn ga̍k-thoân) is a Taiwanese five-man Mandopop rock band who debuted in 2002 with their self-titled album, Shin (信樂團同名專輯). The name 'Shin' came from the groups's former lead vocalist, Shin. Other members include guitarist Chris, bass player Max, keyboard player Tomi, and drummer Michael. The band is managed by Music Nation Wingman Limited (大國翼星娛樂).
Apart from Shin's home market of Taiwan, the band also have fans in Mainland China, Hong Kong and among overseas Chinese. Some of the bands well-known songs include "死了都要愛", "離歌", "海闊天空", "One Night in 北京", "天亮以後說分手", "天高地厚". The track "一了百了" is listed at number 38 on Hit Fm Taiwan's Hit Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart (Hit-Fm年度百首單曲) for 2002.[1]
On 20 March 2007, lead vocalist Shin left the band to launch his solo career. The remaining members spend the next few years looking for a new lead vocalist. In early 2010, Shin debut with new lead singer Liu Wenjie (劉文傑).[2]
Band members
Current members
- Michael (黃邁可) - drums (2002-present)
- Tomi (傅超華) - keyboard (2002-present)
- Chris (孫志群) - guitar (2002-present)
- Max (劉曉華) - bass guitar (2002-present)
- Liu Wenjie (劉文傑) - lead vocals (2008-present)
Former members
- Shin 信 (蘇見信) - lead vocals (2002–2007)
Discography
| Year | Name | Label |
|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Shin (信樂團同名專輯) | Avex Taiwan |
| April 2003 | Tian Gao Di Hou (天高地厚) | Avex Taiwan |
| February 2004 | Hai Kuo Tian Kong (海闊天空) | Avex Taiwan |
| December 2004 | Tiao Xin (挑信) | Avex Taiwan |
| April 2006 | One Night @ Mars Concert Live (One Night@火星演唱會Live) | Avex Taiwan |
| October 2011 | Jiu Shi Wei Yi (就是唯一) |
Filmography
- 死了都要愛 - starring role
- At the Dolphin Bay (海豚灣戀人) - cameo
- Westside Story (西街少年) - Chirs, Tomi and Shin cameo
References
- ↑ (Chinese) Hit-Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart 2002 (#1-50) Retrieved 2011-04-16
- ↑ (Chinese) 信樂團亮相跨年晚會 新主唱選定劉文傑 2 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-05
External links
- Music Nation Wingman
- (Chinese) SHIN@Avex Taiwan homepage (2002–2006)