Roman and the Four Steps
Born
Hong Kong
Years active1967 – 1971
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese羅文四步合唱團
Simplified Chinese罗文四步合唱团
Musical career
OriginHong Kong
GenresHong Kong English pop
MembersRoman Tam (Lead singer)
George Fung (Guitar)
Danny So (Keyboard)
Willy Han (Bass)
Vinton Fung (drums)

Roman and the Four Steps was a popular band in Hong Kong in the 1960s. Roman formed the band drawing inspirations from The Beatles.

Career

The band was noteworthy for singing in English and often singing British and American songs.[1] Roman Tam would eventually leave the band and enter the cantopop genre solo where he would eventually be labelled the "Godfather of Cantopop" after his death.

Discography

  • Reflections of Charlie Brown b/w I Just Can't Wait (1967)
  • Day Dream b/w Cathy Come Home (1969)

References

  1. Shoesmith, Brian. Rossiter, Ned. [2004] (2004). Refashioning Pop Music in Asia: Cosmopolitan flows, political tempos and aesthetic Industries. Routeledge Publishing. ISBN 0-7007-1401-4


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