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Singer Huang Ta-wei, Known for 'You Got Me Drunk,' Dies at 61; Huang Kuo-lun Mourns Loss

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Veteran singer Huang Ta-wei, known for hits like 'You Got Me Drunk,' has died at age 61 in Honolulu.
  • Musician Huang Kuo-lun expressed shock and sadness, remembering their early collaborations and Huang Ta-wei's musical impact.
  • Huang Ta-wei is remembered as a "rock warrior" and "soul singer" whose music is a significant loss to the Chinese music scene.

Veteran singer Huang Ta-wei, whose powerful voice defined hits such as "You Got Me Drunk" and "Let Everyone's Heart Break," has died at the age of 61. He passed away on June 2 in Honolulu, Hawaii, leaving behind a legacy of influential music.

His songs, his music, like the timeless "You Got Me Drunk," made people intoxicated and deeply fascinated.

— Huang Kuo-lunHuang Kuo-lun reminiscing about Huang Ta-wei's musical impact on Facebook.

Musician and songwriter Huang Kuo-lun expressed profound shock and grief over his friend's passing. He recalled meeting Huang Ta-wei early in his career, spending an entire night discussing music. Huang Kuo-lun described Huang Ta-wei's music as captivating, likening "You Got Me Drunk" to an intoxicating experience that deeply mesmerized listeners. The loss, he said, has left many heartbroken, echoing the sentiment of Huang Ta-wei's other famous song.

His passing is like his other famous song, "Let Everyone's Heart Break"; our hearts are broken.

— Huang Kuo-lunHuang Kuo-lun expressing his grief over Huang Ta-wei's death.

"Huang Ta-wei was a rock warrior, a soul singer, and the voice of an era," Huang Kuo-lun wrote on Facebook. He emphasized that Huang Ta-wei's music would continue to inspire and move people. His departure, Huang Kuo-lun stated, represents a significant loss and regret for the Chinese music industry.

Huang Ta-wei was a rock warrior, a soul singer, and the voice of an era; his music will always accompany us, inspire us, and move us.

— Huang Kuo-lunHuang Kuo-lun's tribute to Huang Ta-wei on Facebook.

Huang Kuo-lun thanked Huang Ta-wei for his early inspiration and offered his condolences, wishing him peace in a place free from pain and tears. The passing of the acclaimed singer marks the end of an era for many fans and fellow artists who were touched by his distinctive musical contributions.

His passing is a great loss and a great regret for the Chinese music scene.

— Huang Kuo-lunHuang Kuo-lun reflecting on the impact of Huang Ta-wei's death.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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