Tookoo

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Formed in 1999, Tookoo is one of the first bands in China, consisting of the twin brothers Li Xiaochuan (Guitar) and Li Xiaoquan (Bass), Yan Shuai (Vocals), Shiva G. (Synth/Organ) and Liu Yang (Drums).

In December 2001, the band released its first underground album, Viva!Viva!Viva!.

After the interview by SO ROCK magazine in January 2002, the band was also invited to perform in The 2002 MIDI Festival and The Li Jiang Snow Mountain Music Festival of Beijing in May and July. Later in September, TOOKOO band’s two-year anniversary performance attracted the attention of a popular Japanese media; the band members accepted its interview. Within the same year from November to December, TOOKOO band had the opportunity to tour extensively throughout China, in cities such as ChongQing, ChengDu, XiAn, and Beijing. The members were interviewed by many local medias during the nation-wide tour.

In April 2003, the band worked together with JOJOCLUB&ADV company in the production of its first short movie, TooKoo Video Show 2002-2003. Within the same month, TOOKOO’s new single, “Hardcore Star” appeared in the CD of XMUSIC magazine VOL. 241. Although the band received an invitation to Japan, SARS disease restricted its plan of performing in Japan. In the second half of the year, the band was busy with several live performances around the country. In August, the band performed in “Live Vocal 1 Anniversary in Tianjin” presented by Cui, Jian. In September, TOOKOO brought their live performances to XiAn. In October, the band came back to Beijing and performed in The 2003 MIDI Music Festival.

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