Roman and the Four Steps

Roman and the Four Steps

Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor
name = Roman and the Four Steps


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tradchinesename = 羅文四步合唱團
simpchinesename = 罗文四步合唱团
pinyinchinesename = luo2 wen2 si4 bu4 he2 chang4 tuan2
jyutpingchinesename = lo4 man4 si3 bou6 hap6 coeng3 tyun4
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origin = Hong Kong
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genre = Hong Kong English pop
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yearsactive = 1960s
currentmembers = Roman Tam (Lead singer)
George Fung (Guitar)
Danny So (Keyboard)
Willy Han (Bass)
Tung (drums)
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Roman and the Four Steps was a popular band in Hong Kong in the 1960s.

Career

The band was noteworthy for singing in English and often singing British and American songsShoesmith, Brian. Rossiter, Ned. [2004] (2004). Refashioning Pop Music in Asia: Cosmopolitan flows, political tempos and aesthetic Industries. Routeledge Publishing. ISBN 0700714014] . Roman Tam would eventually leave the band and enter the cantopop genre solo where he would eventually be labeled the "Godfather of Cantopop" after his death.

External links

* [http://www.romanandthefoursteps.com/index.html Official Website]

References


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