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Tian Zhen

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Tian Zhen
Born (1966-05-02) 2 May 1966 (age 58)
Alma materThe Affiliated High School of Peking University
Occupationsinger-songwriter
Years active1984–present
SpouseZhang Weining
Musical career
GenresPop, rock, folk
Chinese name
Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinTián Zhèn

Tian Zhen (born 2 May 1966) is a Chinese rock singer from Beijing.

Early life

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On May 2, 1966, Tian Zhen was born in Beijing to Dai Li and Tian Zhenhua. Both of her parents were members of the army — her father as a soldier, and her mother as a solo singer. Tian is the youngest of four children, with three elder brothers.[1]

Tian is an alum of The Affiliated High School of Peking University.

Career

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She has described Tina Turner as her favorite singer. Unlike her female Chinese vocalist predecessors, she writes and composes her own songs.[2]

Tian is regarded as one of the three greatest female singers of her generation, along with Mao Amin and Na Ying. Tian's hits include Perseverance (执着), Cheers, Mate (干杯,朋友), What a big tree (好大一棵树), The girl from Ali Mountain (阿里山的姑娘), Night Stand (水姻缘), and Roses in the storms and rainbows (风雨彩虹铿锵玫瑰).

Personal life

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Tian married her manager Zhang Weining.[3] They have no children.

Tian suffered from thrombocytopenia, a serious blood disease around 2006.[4]

Discography

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  • 1984 Beautiful Bay (美丽的海湾; Měilì de Hǎiwān)
  • 1984 Nameless Little Flower (无名的小花; Wúmíng de Xiǎohuā)
  • 1984 Monica (莫尼卡; Mòníkǎ)
  • 1995 Perseverance (执着; Zhízhuó)
  • 1996 Self-titled Tian Zhen (田震;Tián Zhèn)
  • 1997 Let it Be (顺其自然; Shùn qí Zìrán)
  • 1998 Cheers, Mate (干杯,朋友; GānBēi PéngYǒu)
  • 2000 Shock (震撼; Zhènhàn)
  • 2001 Night Stand (水姻缘; Shuǐ yīnyuán)
  • 2005 38.5 °C
  • 2006 Thanks Tian (干杯,田震; Gānbēi, tiánzhèn)
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References

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  1. ^ 揭秘田震为什么退出歌坛 Retrieved 2016-12-03
  2. ^ Baranovitch, Nimrod (2003). China's New Voices: Popular Music, Ethnicity, Gender, and Politics, 1978-1997. University of California Press. p. 158. ISBN 9780520936539. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  3. ^ 田震与老公的十年爱恋撩开神秘面纱 Retrieved 2016-12-03
  4. ^ 田震患血液病复出首谈病情 Retrieved 2016-12-03
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Awards and achievements
Top Chinese Music Chart Awards
Preceded by
First Year Awarded
Best Female Artist, mainland China
2001
Succeeded by