Paul Wong

Paul Wong

Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor
name = Paul Wong


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tradchinesename = 黃貫中
simpchinesename = 黄贯中
pinyinchinesename = Huáng Guàn Zhōng
jyutpingchinesename = Wong4 Gun3 Chung1
birthname = Paul Wong Koon Chung
ancestry = Taishan, Guangdong
origin = Hong Kong
birthdate = Birth date and age|1964|3|31|mf=y
birthplace = Hong Kong
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occupation = Designer, Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter
genre = Cantopop, Hard rock, Pop-Rock
instrument = Guitar,Bass guitar
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yearsactive = 1985 - Present
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associatedact = Beyond, Hann
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website = [http://www.paulwong.net Paulwong.net]
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Paul Wong Koon-Chung is a composer, songwriter, singer and the lead guitarist of the Hong Kong rock band Beyond.

Wong started off doing artwork for Beyond before joining in 1985. In the 1980s, Paul performed one of Beyond's most popular songs, "Dai Dei" (大地), which means "Big Land."

Known for his extraordinary guitar techniques, the guitar manufacturer, Ovation, have custom made acoustic guitars for him.

He is currently dating Athena Chu Yan, an actress who is also a staunch Christian.

After Beyond split up, Paul pursued a solo career with his new band Hann.

On 18th of Oct in 2006,Paul held his second solo concert in Hong Kong Coliseum,and released the sixth solo album on 17th of November.

Paul Wong is currently endorsed by Fender & Ovation

Equipment

Guitars:
* Fender Telecaster custom w/Lace Sensor pickups
* Fender James Burton Telecaster
* Fender '70s vintage Tele (cream with rosewood board)
* Fender mid '70s Stratocaster
* Gibson SG 61' reissue
* Gibson Explorer custom
* Gibson ES-335
* Ovation Paul Wong signature
* Ovation acoustic guitars
* Steinberger guitars (double neck & a regular graphite, red)
* Various less know 'copy' guitars, some he used to break on stage

Bass:
* Fender '60s vintage Jazz bass (sunburst with rosewood board)(you can see a pic of it inside his 'black/white' album case)

Amps & others :
* Mesa Boogie pre-amp & power amp
* Mesa Boogie 4x12 cabinets
* Marshall Cabinets
* Fender Strap
* Other rack mount systems
* Likes to play 2k8

Discography

* Existence (Mandarin)(2007)
* Madman's Work (EP)(2006)
* 903 id Club Sammy and Kitty Musical - Akapi Shooting Incident (2005)
* Existence (2004)
* Play It Loud (2002)
* Common Root (EP) (2002)
* Black and White (2001)
* Yellow Paul Wong (2001)

Filmography

* Escape from Hong Kong Island (2002)
* Sleeping with the Dead (2002)
* The Boss Up There (1999)
* Love and Let Love! (1998)
* Daddy, Father and Papa (1991)
* Beyond's Diary (1991)
* Happy Ghost 4 (1990)
* The Fun, the Luck, and the Tycoon (1989)

ee also

* Beyond (band)
* Wong Ka Kui
* Wong Ka Keung
* Yip Sai Wing

External links

* [http://www.paulwong.net/ Paul Wong Official Website]
* [http://www.beyondmusic.net/ Beyond Music]
* [http://www.hkvpradio.com/artists/beyond/ Hong Kong Vintage Pop Radio - Beyond]
* [http://www.ovationguitars.com/?fa=artists&startz=61 Ovation]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--V3RNkrU4g / Video clip of Paul showing his guitars in his studio for a TV program]


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