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Tai Chi
OriginHong Kong
GenresCantopop
MembersPatrick Lui, Joey Tang, Ernest Lau, Eddy Sing, Ricky Chu

Tai Chi (太極) is a Hong Kong rock band formed in Hong Kong in 1985[1] by Patrick Lui (lead vocalist), Albert Lui (lead vocalist), Joey Tang (guitarist), Gary Tong (keyboardist), Ernest Lau (guitarist), Eddy Sing (bass guitarist and backing vocal), and Ricky Chu (drummer). The band split in 1995 and reunited in 2005.[2]

The band was part of Hong Kong's 1980s "Band Boom" era, along with Fundamental, Beyond, Tat Ming Pair, Blue Jeans, Small Island, Raidas, Citybeat. Tai Chi are known for their catchy melodies.

Members

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  • Patrick Lui (lead and backing vocals)
  • Joey Tang (guitar, backing and lead vocals)
  • Ernest Lau (guitar, backing vocals)
  • Eddy Sing (bass guitar, backing vocals)
  • Ricky Chu (drums, percussion)

Past members

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  • Albert Lui (lead and backing vocals, left the band and migrated to Canada in 1993)
  • Gary Tong (keyboards, piano, backing vocals, deceased in 2021[3] due to heart attack)

Hit Songs

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  • 暴風紅唇 (Stormy red lips)
  • 他 (Him)
  • 紅色跑車 (Red Sport Car)
  • Dance all nite
  • 吶喊 (Shout)
  • 迷途 (Stray)
  • 緣 (Fate)
  • Celia
  • 禁區 (Restricted area)
  • 欠 (Without)
  • 留住我吧 (Let me stay)
  • 全人類高歌 (Human race sing together)
  • Crystal
  • 每一句說話 (Every word)
  • 頂天立地 (Upright)
  • 2030
  • 樂與悲 (Happy and sad)

References

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  1. ^ "Tai Chi Band (Hong Kong S.A.R.)". www.icm.gov.mo. Cultural Affairs Bureau, Macau. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Rock Band Tai Chi's Joey Tang". South China Morning Post. 15 September 2005. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Tai Chi's Gary Tong passed away suddenly at age 57". Yahoo News. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2024.