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Cui Jian

Chinese rock musician of Korean descent

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Born 1961 · age 65China
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    Born 1961
  • Known for
    The Sun Also Rises
    2007
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Updated 2026-06-24

Cui Jian is a Chinese singer-songwriter and musician. Known for his countercultural impact, he has launched a ground-breaking musical trend of Chinese rock and pop, dubbed the "Godfather of Chinese Rock". With poetic, socially conscious lyrics, his experimental approach features multiple traditional instruments, eclectic musical elements and cultural references from different eras. Cui is widely deemed the most influential rock musician in China as well as one of the greatest and most prominent figures in Chinese music.

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