Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the China Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
The singer and songwriter whose 1986 song Nothing to My Name launched rock music in China and gave voice to a generation.
Cui Jian, a trumpeter trained in classical music, performed Nothing to My Name at a concert in Beijing in 1986, and the song became an anthem for young Chinese people. His albums mixed rock with Chinese instruments and melodies.
He remains the most respected figure in Chinese rock.
He remains the most respected figure in Chinese rock.
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