许巍 China
Biography
?? (Simplified: ?? Pinyin: X? W?i), born July 21, 1968, is one of the best known rock musicians in China. In 1984, Xu Wei began learning to play the guitar at the age of sixteen, when he started high school. In April 1986, he attended the first guitar-singing competition in Xi'an, and won first prize. After writing his first song, Xu abandoned university entrance exams to pursue his love of music. At the end of 1987, Xu Wei joined the People's Liberation Army, working in the arts troupe of Shaanxi military region.
