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Beyond: Singer Kevin Egan Discusses the Hardcore Band’s Brief Yet Impactful History
Though Beyond only existed for a very brief time (1988-1989), the band proved to be influential in the course of hardcore history. Based out of Holbrook, a town in Suffolk County, Long Island, the forward-thinking hardcore band melded elements of traditional heavy metal into their songwriting, but never quite coming off as a crossover kind of thing. It was definitely in its own lane.
Beyond released their sole album, No Longer At Ease, in 1989 via Combined Effort Records (Life's Blood, Absolution), and after their dissolution, its members went on to play in Quicksand, 1.6 Band, Inside Out, Handsome, and 108, among many other bands.
What Awaits Us, A Beyond Story is a forthcoming documentary on the New York's group driven by vocalist Kevin Egan, so it was perfect timing to chat with the musician about the project.
When did the idea for the documentary first come up, and w • Hong Kong rock band Not to be confused with The Beyond (band). Beyond was a Hong Kong rock band formed in 1983. The band became prominent in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, mainland China, and Overseas Chinese communities.[1] The band is widely considered as the most successful and influential Cantopop band from Hong Kong.[1] In 1993, band frontman and major composer Wong Ka Kui died at the age of 31, after an accident during the filming of a gameshow at Fuji Television in Tokyo. Beyond continued to perform, record, and release music after Wong Ka Kui's death. In 2005, the remaining members Paul Wong, Wong Ka Keung and Yip Sai Wing decided to pursue their own solo careers, and Beyond officially disbanded. They are one of the most-streamed Chinese groups on YouTube. In the early 1980s, lead vocalist Wong Ka Kui and drummer Yip Sai Wing started out as young musicians who were both intereste • This month marks the anniversary of the birth–and death–of Wong Ka Kui, the greatest musician that ever lived. Sadly, outside of the kinesisk community, only a small handful of people are familiar with him and the musical legacy he left behind. Here’s an introduction to the greatest musical genius and rock and roll pioneer you’ve never heard of. In 1983, Wong Ka Kui formed a Cantonese rock grupp named Beyond where he was the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. In a period where manufactured music dominated Hong Kong’s music scen, Wong Ka Kui stood out bygd composing and writing over ninety percent of Beyond’s songs, which were not only above love and hope, but about loss and sadness, overcoming obstacles, searching for peace, and most importantly, pursuing one’s dreams despite hardships. He used his music as a vehicle to inspire change, pushing social issues to the forefront and raising awareness of the problems
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