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He Yong's "Refuse Dump"

1993: On March 1, the first mainland rock music school holds an opening ceremony. Cui Jian, He Yong, "Tang Dynasty," and "Black Leopard " attend and make a speech.

Soon, Beijing Music Radio launches a Rock Magazine program, establishing the first rock documentary in China.

On July 18, and 19, "Breath," " Cobra," Dou Wei, Zhang Chu, Wang Di and many bands as well music players hold "Olympic Games - China''s dream" --- large-scale rock concert at Capital stadium. It is the first time a new generation of Beijing's rock circle appear in group.
　　
In the same year, many artists perform abroad. Zheng Jun releases his debut, "Naked."

1994: He Yong's "Refuse Dump," Dou Wei's "Black Dream," the first post-punk album in China and Zhang Chu's, " Lonely People Are Shameful," separately release, which effectively establishes the legitimacy of the new movement in Chinese music.

Cui Jian releases his third album, "Balls Under The Red Flag," featuring exceptional performances from saxophonist, Liu Yuan, and guitarist, Eddie Randriamampionona.
　　
1995: Dou Wei releases his second album, "Sunny Days."
　　
On May 11, Tang Dynasty's bassist Zhang Jun dies in a car accident.

1996: " Overload" releases its eponymous debut album, which is a milestone in Chinese heavy metal.
　　
In December, "Mangfeng Bar" opens in Beijing, as a venue for Beijing's new bands to perform.