Wong Ka Kui
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Koma Wong Ka-Kui (Simplified Chinese: 黄家驹, Traditional Chinese: 黄家駒, Jyutping: Wong4 Ga1 Keoi1, Pinyin: Huang2 Jia1 Ju1) (June 10, 1962 - June 30, 1993) was a Hong Kong born (with family roots in Taishan, Guangdong) composer, songwriter and singer. He was lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and the founding member of the Hong Kong rock band, Beyond. He composed more than 90 percent of the songs for the band and quite a few award-winning lyrics. Ka-Kui is remembered for his unique and powerful voice that was able to convey a number of emotions, making him the heart and soul of Beyond.
In 1990, Ka-Kui won the best lyrics award for the song 光輝歲月 (Glory Days).
While filming a gameshow in Japan on June 24, 1993, Ka-Kui fell off a platform and was hospitalized. He was in a coma for several days and died.
[edit] Filmography
- Cageman (1992)
- Beyond's Diary (1991)
- The Banquet (1991)
- The Fun, the Luck, and the Tycoon (1989)
- Happy Ghost 4 (1989)
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