China

hard rock

China is: 1- A Swiss AOR/melodic hard-rock band 2- A Brazilian singer www.myspace.com/chinaina 3- A French singer 4- Solo project of vocalist Chinatsu of Japanese pop-punk band Berry Roll 5- An Hetalia Artist (中国) 6- A Dubstep DJ and musician from Bristol, UK -http://www.myspace.com/chinabristol 7- Side project of LA-based hypnagogic pop artist George Clanton 8- An Australian R&B singer who has worked with the acts RICEWINE, Aka Zeb and Agung Mango. 1. Founded in 1987, CHINA made a significant impact with their debut Dirk Steffans produced album and their brand of heavy AOR. Formed by drummer John Dommen and guitarist Freddy Laurence, the duo quickly teamed up with vocalist Math Shiverow, ex-BLOODY SIX guitarist Claudio Matteo and former STORMBRINGER bassist Marc Lynn. Having gained a deal with PolyGram, were assisted in the recording of their debut album by KROKUS vocalist Marc Storace; who contributed backing vocals to the debut album, whilst KROKUS guitarist Fernando Von Arb wrote the album track 'Back To You'. With the 'China' album in the stores, the Swiss quintet toured as support to VICTORY through Germany during 1988 and was further due to also play support to BONFIRE until an accident to the German act's guitarist forced the shows to be cancelled. The second album, 'Sign In The Sky', found CHINA switching production into the hands of Stephen Galfas (having gone on record to say how disappointed they were with the job done by Dirk Steffans on the debut). Mor...