Spring Autumn
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Spring & Autumn (春秋 - Chun Qiu)
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Lineup
Vocals/Rhythm Guitar - Yang Meng
Lead Guitar - Kaiser Kuo (ex-Tang Dynasty)
Lead Guitar - Kou Zhengyu (Suffocated)
Bass - Li Bo
Drums - Diao Lei
Keyboards - Li Meng
Former Members
- Ou Jianyun (drums) 2000-2003
History
The name Spring & Autumn (Chunqiu) refers to the period of Chinese history lasting from 771 BC to 551 BC - a time plagued by political upheaval and internecine warfare, but also an era of tremendous development in China's philosophical traditions.
In 1998, while still a member of Tang Dynasty and on tour in Kunming, Yunnan province, Kaiser Kuo met guitarist/singer Yang Meng, who was then fronting a band called Seventh Day. During an all-night jam session the two found they had very similar ideas about blending Chinese music and western Heavy Metal.
In 1999, Seventh Day moved to Beijing, but split up shortly afterward, with some members leaving to form AK 47. in late 2000, Yang sought out Kuo, who had left Tang Dynasty in 1999 and was working as editor-in-chief at an Internet company. Initially hesitant, Kuo was convinced by Yang's passion and vision, and agreed to form a band. Yang brought in guitarist Kou Zhengyu of the band Suffocated as well as original Seventh Day drummer Ou Jianyun (now drummer of Mountain Men - Shan Ren). Kou, in turn, recruited bassist Li Bo. Diao Lei replaced Ou in the fall of 2003, and in 2004 the band added keyboardist Li Meng.
Spring & Autumn played at the Lijiang Snow Mountain Music Festival in August 2002.
On June 20th, 2003, Spring Autumn's interview with the Painkiller Heavy Music Magazine was published in their 7th issue.
In October 2005, they performed during the Midi Music Festival 2005, and again in May 2006 at the Midi Music Festival 2006.
They signed in the fall of 2005 with RHC International and released their self-titled debut CD in March 2006.
Discography
- Spring and Autumn - 2006
Compilations
- Rockstar DVD (VA) - 2006
Appearances in Podcasts
