When it comes to Taiwan**, the first thing that comes to many people's minds is the name Wu Bai. More than 30 years later, this "rock singer" still has a place in the Taiwanese music scene and is known as the "legend that never fades". However, Wu Bai's starting point is an ordinary rural boy, how he walked to the top step by step, and his talent and persistence made him still shine in the baptism of time, which is the topic of this article.
In the 1960s, a child named Wu Bai was born in a small village in Yunlin County, Taiwan. Both parents are ordinary farmers, and their family backgrounds are very ordinary. However, this seemingly ordinary child has an amazing talent.
I remember that Xiao Wu Bai liked to hum and sing since he was very young, and often changed the lyrics to sing by himself. An aunt in the village recalled, "He was always at the top of his Xi grades, and teachers and parents praised him for being very smart." ”
However, the good times did not last long, and in high school, Wu Bai did not get into the ideal high school as he wished. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to a student with excellent grades. At this moment, ** suddenly became his spiritual sustenance.
At that time, I listened to songs all day and didn't even want to talk. Wu Bai recalled those years, "I suddenly realized that ** is my talent, and I should fight for it." ”
So, Wu Bai, who had just turned 18, made a decision that surprised everyone - to leave his hometown and go to Taipei for development.
We are all worried about whether Beijing, which is so big, will be in danger. An old man in the village said. But Wu Bai's determination was set, and he only brought a pair of clothes and embarked on the road of **.
In the 1980s, Wu Bai, who had just arrived in Taipei, had a difficult life, barely making ends meet by working part-time during the day and singing in bars at night to make ends meet. The conditions were so bad that even the roof of his room collapsed. But Wu Bai did not complain at all, and only focused on how to make a breakthrough on the best road.
Every day when he returned to the rented room after work, Wu Bai sat at the small table in the corner of the room to practice the piano and mimesis. His roommate, who was also a musician, recalled, "We advised him to go out and make more friends, but he only said that practice was the most important thing. ”
This almost insane focus has accumulated valuable strength for Wu Bai. His talent has gradually been discovered and recognized. Although life is still difficult, Wu Bai finally saw the dawn of hope.
However, the haze of fate did not dissipate there. Just when his career was improving, Wu Bai's two younger brothers died in an accident, and his mother was also physically and mentally traumatized. This is a blow to him.
At that time, I was thinking every day about whether to go back to my hometown to accompany my mother, or to continue to stay in TaipeiWu Bai said with emotion. In the end, he chose to stick to his dream. Because Wu Bai knows that this is not only his dream, but also the hope of countless young people who have the same dream as him.
In 1992, Wu Bai finally ushered in a turning point in his life, was discovered by a well-known producer in Taiwan, and officially debuted. Although the first few ** received a mediocre response, Wu Bai gradually accumulated popularity with his excellent live performances. In 1996, Wu Bai's ** "Norwegian Wood" pushed him to the top in one fell swoop.
At that time, this song could be said to be a household name, and no one could not sing it. "It was a very touching work, and I still remember the excitement of hearing it." ”
With this song, Wu Bai became a household name singer in Taiwan. And this was just the beginning of his brilliant career. In the years that followed, Wu Bai continued to release a number of influential **, establishing his status in the Taiwanese music scene.
Wu Bai's song is a portrayal of Taiwan, singing the joys, sorrows and sorrows of ordinary people in this land. A music critic analyzed, "He touched the hearts of countless people with his sincere **." ”
After his career reached its peak, Wu Bai did not rest, but focused more on giving back to the society. In 1999, a Taiwanese girl was violently assaulted, and Wu Bai immediately went to the hospital to visit and give support.
Wu Bai sat in front of the hospital bed and sang his song softly, and I saw the girl crying. An eyewitness said, "Wu Bai's kindness is very touching. ”
At the same time, Wu Bai is also willing to help junior singers. When Wang Xinling's career fell into a trough, Wu Bai collaborated with her on the song "I'll Be Okay", which undoubtedly helped her return to the top.
Wu Bai's predecessors gave me great help regardless of their previous suspicions. Wang Xinling said gratefully, "I will never forget his kindness to me." ”
It is precisely because of such a generous character that Wu Bai is known as "a legend that never fades" in the Taiwanese music scene. Over the past 30 years, every time Wu Bai's concerts are full, like a "national treasure" artist, fully demonstrating his unique and lasting charm.
Wu Bai is not only known for his creative talent, but also for his live concerts. Wu Bai's explosive live performance was once called "toppling the roof", and the moment the atmosphere reached a climax, it seemed that the entire venue was burning.
I will never forget the scene of watching Wu Bai's concert 20 years ago. One fan recalled, "The audience was so mesmerized that even I, a person who doesn't like rock 'n' roll, was hooked." ”
It is with this majestic on-site power that Wu Bai has created a new culture of Taiwan's stage and driven a trend. Many up-and-coming bands such as *** have been inspired to become a new force in the music scene.
If it weren't for Wu Bai's predecessors' admiration and interpretation, I don't think Taiwan's live culture would be so developed. The lead singer of * said in an interview.
Today, Wu Bai still maintains a high-intensity tour plan, which can still bring surging on-site responses. This kind of never-ending enthusiasm is the driving force for Wu Bai to stand firm in time.
In addition to his career, Wu Bai is also quite accomplished in artistic creation. He is an avid photographer and taught himself the art at an early age, honing his skills on the streets of Taipei. Wu Bai has held many photography exhibitions to show his unique artistic vision.
Wu Bai's photographic works are vivid and very personal. One photography critic exclaimed, "It seems that he is not only a singer, but also a very high attainment in all kinds of artistic creation." ”
In addition to photography, Wu Bai is also a person who is extremely particular about food. He often shares his food experiences from all over the world on social platforms, showing an all-rounder image.
We saw Wu Bai feasting in the night market. A netizen said with a smile, "It seems that the master also has a big stomach." ”
It is this love of life and persistent pursuit of art that has made Wu Bai's diverse and three-dimensional artist image.
In more than 30 years, Wu Bai has grown from an ordinary teenager to a well-known singer and artist in Taiwan. He warmed the land with **, and also stood tall in time with his iron will. Wu Bai illuminates life with singing and art, and inspires countless people. This spirit is the most valuable asset that future generations should learn from Xi. There is no doubt that the name Wu Bai will forever be engraved on the glorious list of Taiwan's ** history.