In 2006, the Chinese music scene was at the peak of Jay Chou, "Chopard in November" and "Still Fantasia", which consolidated his absolute supremacy. There are also Wang Lihong, Lin Junjie, Tao Zhe, etc. who also dominate one side. At this time, a singer also from Taiwan came out, his singing was extraordinary, the strength was not to be underestimated, and it was once considered to be a singer who was very likely to threaten Jay Chou's hegemony.
However, when this name is mentioned today, few people may remember it. He is TANK (Lu Jianzhong).
This is not rubbing heat, nor is it pulling Jay Chou, it is just a hypothesis; in fact, TANK can be described as "short-lived". At that time, many fans had not had time to pay attention to him, and when they remembered to pay attention to him, they found that he had disappeared. So when the name is mentioned now, most people will be so unfamiliar. However, this "ephemeral flower" blooming moment is indeed amazing enough to give people that kind of imagination space. And the reason why he disappeared is also very regrettable.
Born in 1982, TANK can be said to be a child born for music, from an early age full of love for music, but also has an extraordinary talent. From church poetry to popular songs, from learning guitar to forming a band, as well as drums, basses, and piano, he learned it handily. As an indigenous Ami in Taiwan, he also has a special character and skill in singing.
After high school, TANK began to sing in the folk song restaurant for six years. During this period, he also published works through the Internet and composed for other singers, such as "How to Forget" written for Zhou Yumin in 2003. In 2005, TANK officially signed a contract with Huayan International, and from this time on, it began to use the name TANK.
That year, he composed three soundtracks for the TV series Ultimate Class, including "Give Me Your Love", and composed and produced two works for S.H.E's album "Don't Want to Grow Up", "Don't Be Your Friend" and "Good Guys Have Good 'Hugs".
In 2006, TANK composed and sang the theme song "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" for "Seven Swords Under the Heavenly Mountain". It is said that he wrote the song because of the inspiration while playing the game, and completed the song in one day. In the song, he designed a musical song that blended rock and Chinese elements, and also used Elements of Peking Opera, and added a small piece of female commentary in it. It's very thoughtful, and it's really good. Many people know TANK through this song, and they also know that this singer is not ordinary, and in time, it must be a powerful role that can be compared to Zhou Wang Taolin.
In 2006, TANK released its debut album "FIGHTING/The Way to Survive", which won the "Newcomer Sales Champion" in Taiwan with double platinum sales, as well as the three titles of "CRBT Download" and "Digital Music on Demand". In 2007, the second album, Keep Fighting, came on. Tank took advantage of the hot popularity and highly affirmed reputation to hold the first "TANK is not you 10,000 people concert".
"Three Kingdoms Love", "Millennium Tears", "Arashi" and other songs are extremely popular, TANK stands out from the fairy fight song world, for a newcomer, TANK can be described as a promising future, a superstar in the song world is rising.
However, fate played a joke on him. At the end of 2007, TANK suddenly fell ill during the performance and was urgently sent to the hospital for treatment. It turned out that, unfortunately, he suffered from hereditary heart disease. What follows is a long period of surgery and recovery.
Therefore, even though he won two nominations at the Taiwan Golden Melody Awards in 2008, "Best male singer of Chinese" and "Best Single Producer", he could not cheer up. It was during this time that his aunt and sister died of the same illness as him.
It wasn't until 2009 that TANK returned to the music scene with the release of his third album, Round Three. He composed and produced almost all 10 songs on the album, including the song "If I Become a Memory" from his sister who died of illness.
However, the world is sometimes so cruel, especially in the entertainment industry, many times when good luck is missed and never comes back. Tank suddenly disappeared during the ascent period and returned two years later, as if he had been forgotten. Coupled with physical reasons, he should not withstand too high-pressure work. The record companies also began to snub him, so it was almost impossible for him to turn popular.
In 2012, TANK left Huayan International and set up a studio, but since then it has been further away from the public eye. I remember that the media reported that he was "selling songs" on the street, which made people sigh. Later, some familiar fans refuted the rumor that it was not "selling singing", but just an outdoor small singer's club.
Although TANK is not popular in recent years, it is at least safe and healthy, and it is still making music. During this period, his personal life also experienced some twists and turns. In 2009, he interacted with his girlfriend Zheng Zhiya, his daughter was born in 11 years, and he had a make-up wedding in 12 years, but in 2016, the two finally parted ways.
In the same year, TANK once again released a new album "At first" and prepared a new concert in 2017.
Almost ten years later, seeing him appear on the stage again made countless fans have mixed feelings and tears.
Anyone who knows TANK admits that he is an absolute musical genius and the last excellent R&B singer-songwriter of the Golden Age of Chinese! Unfortunately, fate tricked him into a shooting star.
To say that TANK is comparable to Jay Chou, some people may say that it is excessive; others say that if TANK does not quit due to illness, there may be no Lin Junjie or anything, which is not entirely reasonable; but if he can at least become the Taiwanese version of Hu Yanbin, I agree very much. At that time, his musical style, singing style and talent, and even his image were extremely similar to Hu Yanbin and did not distinguish between him. But Hu Yanbin now has a high status, and TANK has disappeared into the vast sea of people.
Today, 13 years later, do you remember TANK Lu Jianzhong?