In the 90s, a generation of singers rose in turn
In the 90s of the 20th century, a large number of singers with personality and strength emerged in the Chinese pop music scene, who conquered the hearts of countless music fans with their unique voices and singing styles, and created one legendary story after another.
Jinggang Mountain is one of the most dazzling representatives. He released a solo album at the age of 19 and became famous in one fell swoop. The penetrating high notes, coupled with the melodic creation, made him soar in the music world.
Chen Shaohua became popular with "The Wine of September 9th", which symbolized nostalgia, and became a classic of the times. Tu Honggang's singing voice is heroic and free, showing a man's fearlessness and enthusiasm.
Guo Feng has deeply influenced generations of listeners with works such as "Let This World Be Full of Love".
Among these singers, Gao Feng is the most talented. He was initially unsuccessful and gradually rose to prominence when he moved on to behind-the-scenes work. In 1994, Gao Feng signed a contract with the world-renowned EMI Records and launched the popular masterpiece "Great China", becoming an important figure in the Chinese music scene in one fell swoop.
These singers who rose in the 90s used their strength and hard work to write a brilliant chapter in the history of the Chinese music scene. With their youth and enthusiasm, they have touched countless listeners and brought classic and moving music works.
Although time has passed, those classic melodies still resonate in our hearts.
Wine erosion, jealousy of talent
However, God is jealous of the talents, and among these singers who rose in the 90s, there are also people who usher in a trough after the peak of their careers.
Jinggang Mountain is a typical example of this. He was originally a smash hit in the music world, but the entertainment of work made him drink frequently, gradually indulged in wine, and plummeted from the peak.
What used to be a touching treble is now hoarse and unpleasant due to alcoholism.
Gao Feng, who was also a figure in the 90s, died young, which made fans sad. This talented musical genius should have created more moving musical compositions, but his life stopped there.
Tu Honggang is quite successful in his career, but his love life is rugged and up-and-down. The pain of the breakdown of his two marriages, and the frustration he poured out after drinking, have become a scar on the road of life.
Chen Shaohua was also violently attacked, and he was physically and mentally damaged. He sat on the hospital bed and stared out the window, tears soaking the pillow towel. Overnight, he went from peak to low.
However, it is these misfortunes and setbacks that temper their indomitable will. Chen Shaohua reflected in prison, and after coming out, he devoted himself to entrepreneurship and finally became a rich man.
Tu Honggang also found happiness in the company of his third wife. Time has passed, but their music will always remain in people's hearts, like a warm fire.
A rich man who was released from prison, a drunken Mengzi
Chen Shaohua's life trajectory can be described as ups and downs. After the song "Wine on September 9" became popular, his singing voice became a household name and became a popular singer. In 1997, he even appeared on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, the peak moment of the music world.
However, the good times were short-lived. A violent attack destroyed his career and dreams. On the hospital bed, Chen Shaohua closed his eyes in despair, tears pouring out of his eyes.
He remembered his enthusiasm and dreams when he first debuted, as well as the enthusiastic cheers of fans. Everything has changed.
After he was released from prison, he was alone, with no relatives and no savings. In order to fill his stomach, he had to borrow money from everywhere to get by. At first, because of his lack of experience, the business failed repeatedly and was on the verge of bankruptcy many times.
But Chen Shaohua did not give up, he persevered.
Slowly, Chen Shaohua accumulated experience and made friends. After having the first pot of gold, he continued to work hard and finally found his own business path step by step.
Today, he is already a rich man and is back at the top of his life. Looking back, he evoked a bitter smile.
In contrast, Jinggangshan has not been able to come out of the shadows. He went from being the pride of the smash hit music scene to becoming the "wine Mengzi" who everyone spurned. Many old friends wanted to avoid him when they saw him, and they hid far away.
Jinggangshan's heart was full of anger and unwillingness, and he looked up and drank, trying to find solace in alcohol.
Life is unpredictable and fateful. We can't do it all over again, we can only try to live in the moment. To regain health, Jinggangshan still has time.
But time does not look back, and cherishing the present is the most important thing.
The brilliance of the god of song will remain forever
Time flies, the years change, and those popular classic golden songs seem to be fading away and are no longer so popular. However, the imprint they leave on the human heart is eternal.
In this era of rampant materialism and ever-changing trends, there are still many music fans who will turn out those old song lists from time to time and listen to the works of those singers who once shined in the music scene.
Those melodies that have moved people's hearts together seem to have traveled through time and space and returned to a more innocent and bloody era. Today, which seems to be plain, will also be dyed with warmth and color because of the echoes of these classic music.
Gao Feng's singing voice will no longer echo in the world, but the emotion he created with music will be passed on by generations of music fans. Jinggangshan's singing voice is not as good as before, but the non-mainstream and personality he represents still inspires the enthusiasm of those who come after him.
Time has passed, and it seems that these singers are no longer at the top of the music world, but as long as you listen attentively, you can still feel the light left by them.
Maybe the pace of life is too fast nowadays, and people don't have so much time to savor a song slowly. But whenever troubles or exhaustion come, there are still people who choose to take those classic old songs out of the bookshelf and find solace in the music.
Time cannot dilute the value of these musical works, and the masterpieces created by the singers will light up the hearts of generations of people. Maybe most of them are no longer on the front line of the music scene, but the real classics will not be looted by the years.
These old songs still resonate and are still infectious.
Looking back on the past, we miss a generation of singers; Looking to the future, their brilliance still inspires future generations. That's the power of music, and that's what classics are all about.
epilogue
Time goes by, and we can't let time stand still. But we can strive to chase our dreams, shine, and create our own brilliance in our lifetime.
Jinggangshan, Chen Shaohua, Gao Feng, they were all dazzling stars in the 90s. Although they all have different lives, they have all left a bright light in their own time.
These singers who rose in the 90s touched the hearts of countless people with their enthusiasm. They use music to inherit the years and spirit, which is also influencing and infecting those who come after them.
There are no ifs in life, we can only try to live in every moment. To experience, to feel, to protect.
This is what Jinggangshan should do, and it is what all of us should do.
Cherish the present and be grateful for every wonderful moment in life. Listen to those moving melodies with your heart, and inherit the spirit of musicians with practical actions.
From the stories of these 90s singers, we understand the meaning of dreams and the impermanence of life. May we all be brave enough to chase our dreams and bloom our own light and heat in our lifetime.