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Yongheng Wu (beibei)

Gretsch Artist Since: 
2021
Country: 
China
Band or Affiliations: 
Radio Mars/ WangFeng, Studio sessions
Current Kit Setup: 

Gretsch Broadkaster in Piano White Gloss Lacquer with Gold Sparkle Inlays:
14x22 Bass Drum, 8x10 Rack Tom, 9x12 Rack Tom, 14x16 Floor Tom, 6.5x14 Snare Drum

Influences: 

Jimmy Cobb, Elvin Jones, Steve Gadd, Steve Jordan, John “JR” Robinson, Brian Blade, Matt Wilson.

We asked...Why Gretsch?: 

"They sound different from other drum brands, and they make me sound different from other drummers. The first drum kit I bought with the money I earned, was a vintage round badge kit, and it’s still in my studio now. What can I say...? I’m a huge fan!!!"

Advice to Aspiring Musicians: 

"Playing music is like talking with people. It is important to develop technique or skills to talk, but if you have some interesting stories to share, that’s where the conversation really starts."

 

BIOGRAPHY

 

Born and raised in Beijing, China. Studied in The Netherlands. Yongheng started his career as a drummer at age 19. After 17 years of playing with China’s well-known rock artists such as: Cui Jian, Ai Jing,& The Second-hand Roses.
 Yongheng is now a drummer, composer and producer back in Beijing, China.

Known for his studio works and versatility, Yongheng has played drums/ percussion on over hundreds of records and thousands of concerts, from Pop & Folk to Jazz & avant-garde, from Sinne Eeg & Chieli Minucci to Faye Wong, he has been busy touring and recording all across the country.

More recently, Yongheng has been working on recording with Radio Mars, producing his own projects, and touring with rock artist Wang Feng.

RECORDINGS

Cui Jian - Show You Colour(2005)
Cui Jian - Frozen Light(2015)
Cui Jian - Symphony Rock Concert(2017)
Wang Feng - Blief Flyes In The Wind(2009)
Wang Feng - Life Asks For Nothing(2011)
Wang Feng - Born In Hesitation(2013)
Wang Feng - The River(2015)
Radio Mars - Radio Mars(2017)
Radio Mars - Live at Blue Note Beijing(2018)
Radio Mars - Radio Mars II(2020)
Laura Fygi - Laura Goes East(2020)

TOURS

Cui Jian since 1998.
Radio Mars since 2017.
Wang Feng since 2017.

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