The Wynners
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The Wynners are a Hong Kong pop band formed in the 1970s. The group consists of
History
Beginning as a Hong Kong English pop band, The Wynners were assembled by manager Pato Leung in 1973 out of an earlier incarnation of the group, the Loosers. Bee, who was with the Sergeant Majors before joining the Wynners, was the only one not part of the original lineup.
The group soon became one of the most popular teen idol groups in Hong Kong at the time. The group's first studio album, Listen to the Wynners, released in 1974, was a commercial success. It included the
Their success in music was mirrored other forms of the popular media, including a television show on TVB, the Wynners Specials (1975), and three feature films, Let's Rock (1975), Gonna Get You (1976) and Making It (1978).
In 1978, members of the group went their separate ways to develop their solo careers. Alan Tam and Kenny Bee went on to become two of the most popular stars in Hong Kong in the 1980s.
Never formally disbanded, the Wynners have since reunited on stage every five years to sold-out crowds. On 1 April 2011, they reunited at the
On 2023, the Wynners announce the 50 years last concert around Hong Kong and the world, then stop all business working.
Music
The group sang exclusively in English in their early days, mainly covers of popular songs from other parts of the world, most notably "Hey Jude" by The Beatles. In 1975, the group collaborated with songwriter/lyricist
Awards and honours
- RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards
- 1988 RTHK Golden Needle Award
References
- ^ "THE WYNNERS - Sha-La-La-La Lyrics". www.releaselyrics.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-21.
- ^ "The Wynners - Save Your Kisses for Me lyrics".
External links
Media related to Wynners at Wikimedia Commons
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