Do you remember the grassroots group that used to be hot on the stage - Ann and the Cavalry?In 2012, the annual championship of "Avenue of Stars" made them a blockbuster and their careers were booming.
In 2013, they were even more beautiful, frequently participating in various programs and performances, and were once a smash hit. However, the good times did not last long, and after 2014, their careers began to decline, and now there is little news.
1. Xue Xiumin, formerly known as Quiet, is from an ordinary small town family in Heilongjiang, the youngest child in the family, and is favored by his parents, like a happy little princess.
She has loved singing since she was a child, has a beautiful voice, and is full of talent. At the age of 13, she became a singer in a local folk band and became known as the "Little Lark".
Therefore, Quiet has always cherished the dream of becoming a singer and insisted on walking on this path.
The cavalry came from Harbin, Heilongjiang, and was born in a well-to-do family, formerly known as Exing. He is 5 years older than Quiet and has three brothers in his family, and his parents are businessmen. When I was a child, the cavalry was full of love for **, and the musical instrument I first came into contact with was the suona, which was played indiscriminately every day.
Probably because it was too noisy, his mother bought him another guitar, and the cavalry began to study himself every day. He is obsessed with **, and he also shows great talent, often holding the guitar and playing it to his mother.
The mother thought that her son was talented, so she began to train him to study, and found a teacher for him. At that time, because the family was in business, the economic conditions were very good, so the cavalry could study without any worries.
When the cavalryman was 13 years old, life changes followed. His father had problems in his business, and the family was in high debt, so in desperation, his mother left home to work in a quiet hometown, and worked hard in the factory alone.
After graduating from high school, the cavalry began to sell pork in order to make a living, but the flame of ** dreams always burned in his heart. Finally, with the money saved from selling pork, the cavalry was admitted to Beijing Midi ** College for further study, opening a new chapter in his life.
After coming to Beijing, he devoted himself to his studies, and returned to his mother's side during the holidays. It was during one of his visits that he met the most important person in his life - Quiet.
Under the big locust tree, the silence and the singing of the band floated leisurely, instantly attracting the passing cavalry. He loves **, and can't help but sing along with Quiet, and the joyful atmosphere infected everyone present and attracted a large number of audiences to stop **.
It was their first meeting and first collaboration, and their fate began. After that, they often played the guitar and sang together, and their relationship gradually warmed up.
The cavalry returned to Beijing for their studies, and quietly chose to stay in their hometown.
When the graduation season came, the cavalry bid farewell to the capital and returned to Harbin to continue his life and career. At this time, his mother's health was deteriorating, and he took care of her while singing in the bar.
Despite the hardships of life, he never forgot that quiet time and invited her to sing songs in Harbin together. Faced with this, the quiet mother and sisters strongly objected, fearing that she would be deceived and suffer.
But he was determined to find the cavalry. Her mother said to her angrily, "Go away, and don't come back if you go far." However, Quiet did not listen to the dissuasion of his family and resolutely came to the side of the cavalry.
Second, they work as bar singers in Harbin, with a meager income, and their lives are ordinary and full of confusion. In 2005, the horseman's mother was seriously ill, and he decided to give up his singing career and take care of his mother wholeheartedly.
At this time, Tranquility has been by the cavalry's side, helping to take care of his mother, and the relationship between the two gradually warmed up during this period, and finally came together. In 2006, in order to realize the dream, the cavalry came to Beijing with quiet.
When they first arrived in Beijing, their life was very difficult, and they tasted all kinds of bitterness and confusion. In the evenings, they sang in the bar, and when they returned to the rental house, they continued to compose just to make their dreams come true.
Xue Xiumin and E Xingxing once had a common dream, that is, to sing calmly and calmly. In order to realize this dream, Xue Xiumin gave herself the stage name "Quiet", which means that she hopes to be able to sing quietly.
E Xingxing gave himself the stage name "Cavalry", representing his courage and perseverance. Although life is not going well, they support each other and sing together in various bars.
In the most difficult times, they rarely even go home, and sometimes they sing in bars even during the Chinese New Year, and they suffer a lot. But they never gave up on their dreams and have always walked with determination.
In 2009, the two co-founded the singing group "Ann and the Cavalry", and sang on stage in the form of a group, looking forward to starting a new ** journey. They have a love for originality, but they know that this road is full of thorns, and the dawn ahead is elusive.
Even if life is difficult and confusing, they still firmly believe that as long as they persevere, success will eventually come. In 2010, An and the cavalry emerged at the "Changyang ** Festival" in Fangshan, Beijing, and gained people's attention.
In the "You are the most talented" ** talent show a year later, Ann and the cavalry won warm applause from the audience with their performance of "Three Years and Three Days". After the performance, Quiet expressed their dream: "I hope that in the future, Ann and the cavalry can hold a concert with a capacity of 100,000 people." ”
However, judge Wu Qixian said bluntly: "You have been working together for 12 years, and the time from a concert of only a few people to the current lineup of 100 people is indeed a bit long.
If you want to hold a concert with 100,000 people, you may not be able to do it until you are 280 years old. ”
Although Jing Jing did not agree with Wu Qixian's view, he pointed out bluntly: "Your appeal is not enough, and the brilliance of your work is not good." Regarding Wu Qixian's evaluation, Jing Jing did not immediately refute it, but turned to the audience and asked: "Do you think our ** is good?."”
The audience's warm applause and affection directly affirmed their talents. Surprisingly, however, many years later, Wu Qixian's prophecy finally came true.
Ann and the cavalry made a major breakthrough in their singing career because they participated in the "You Are the Most Talented" program and won the Best Original ** award. Immediately afterwards, they participated in the third season of "China's Got Talent" and sang "Three Years and Three Days" again.
After the show aired, Ann and the cavalry's popularity rose rapidly, they gained the love of many fans, and their singing career also ushered in a new beginning.
Ann and the cavalry's singing career took off like a rocket, and they not only sang in the Great Hall of the People, but also shined in CCTV's "Happy Heroes" program. And the beginning of all this can be traced back to the moment when they participated in "China's Got Talent" and obtained the performance qualifications, and the "Sunflower" they sang brought them great success.
Subsequently, they won the annual championship in the "Very 6+1" program, achieving the pinnacle of their singing career.
On stage, the knight pulled out a pre-purchased diamond ring, knelt down on one knee and proposed to Quiet with all sincerity. He said: "For so many years, I have not said a word that I love you and made you suffer, and today in the presence of this multitude, are you willing to be my wife?"”
After hearing these words, excited and happy, Jing replied directly: "I do." ”
When the love story of the two became known to the public, many viewers sent their best wishes. According to her sister in the show, they were initially opposed to Quiet's love affair with the cavalry, because the cavalry is an original ** person who often experiences wind and rain, which makes people worry that their sister will suffer.
Despite this, the two still insisted on coming together, and now they have a bumper harvest in love and career, and have settled down in Beijing. With their popularity, An and the cavalry have successively participated in "Let's Go Together", "Sing Every Day", "Li Yugang and His Friends", "Let's Sing Together" and other ** programs, and their fame is getting bigger and bigger.
In 2013, they participated in the "Avenue of Stars" program as challengers in the case of great popularity.
Ann and the cavalry counterattacked with super popularity, won the 2012 championship, and their value soared, becoming the focus of attention. That year, they became popular all over the country, and their careers reached their peak, winning widespread love with songs such as "Oh Want" and "Red Mountain Fruit".
Li Shuangjiang once praised their songwriting for having their own pursuits, profound concepts, and dedication to emotional expression, which are excellent examples of original songs. However, the brilliance of these two ** talents did not last long.
In 2014, they released their first self-titled ** "Ann and the Cavalry", but they failed to continue their previous glory, but quickly declined and were gradually forgotten by the public.
It took them more than 10 years to make a name for themselves, but they only maintained their glory for 3 years at their peak, which can't help but be regrettable. In fact, many ** groups have a similar fate, either short-lived or eventually parting ways, and there are very few long-lasting combinations like Phoenix Legend.
There may be only two reasons why Ann and the cavalry went from becoming popular to disappearing. After becoming popular, they did not sign a strong record company, did not have a mature and strong team for packaging and promotion, and no one cared about even excellent ** works.
At the same time, Ann and the cavalry have always insisted on creating their favorite originals**, but this is a path full of challenges and risks.
Ann and the cavalry have a creative talent, and despite their ** minority, they always stick to their ideas. However, in this highly competitive entertainment industry, there is no sustained good work that attracts attention and love, and it is only a matter of time before it is eliminated by the times.
Just like flowers don't bloom forever, in today's traffic era, celebrities and Internet celebrities are updated very quickly, and no one can stay popular. It's important to stay sober at the top and not feel sorry for yourself at the lows, because tomorrow may be the best hope. "