On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the debut of the famous singer Zheng Zhihua , many rock bands who have been deeply influenced by Zheng Zhihua's music jointly released a tribute album "Zhijing-Rock Zheng Zhihua". This album was first released as a vinyl record. It is a reminiscence of an era, and also conveys the respect that the backbone of Chinese rock music has for Zheng Zhihua, a humanistic singer.
Zheng Zhihua released his first album " The Story of the youngest member" in December 1988. This album was selected into the top 100 Chinese albums with its unique musical texture and ideological depth, and also established his position as the godfather of humanistic music. Subsequent works such as "Single Escape", "Fallen Angels", "Youth" and "Private Songs" were well received. In particular, the album "Stars Lighted" set a sales record of four million genuine copies. Songs such as "Sailor" and "Your Birthday" have become enduring classics.
More importantly, in the early 1990s, the spirit of his works influenced a generation, and most of this generation have grown to become the mainstay of the Chinese music scene . When talking about the musicians who influenced him , they could say Zheng Zhihua’s name without hesitation.
The planners of this album Diplodocus and Cui Shu are two influential musicians in the rock and pop circles respectively. As a generation deeply influenced by Zheng Zhihua’s music, they decided to launch this tribute album. After several After months of preparation, inviting the band, making recordings, and obtaining the consent of Mr. Zheng Zhihua himself, this vinyl record was finally successfully published.
's cover album is named "Zhi Jing - Rock Zheng Zhihua". As the name suggests, the participating musicians include Second Hand Rose Band , Zuo Xiaozu Curse , Matio , Namo Band and other rock bands and independent Mainly musicians, these people are also creators themselves, and their musical paths have been influenced by Zheng Zhihua. Liang Long said that there is an inherent rock spirit in Zheng Zhihua's works, and these bands have once again interpreted this rock spirit in their own way.
Currently, this vinyl record is on shelves across the country. The cover features a self-portrait of Zheng Zhihua as the main visual, and contains nine tribute singles with different styles. It is a record that is both musical and artistic.
