Jacky Cheung

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Jacky Cheung

Role / Field:

The 'God of Songs,' a legendary Hong Kong singer and actor.

Born:

1961-07-10

Century / Era:

1961s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Born on July 10, 1961, Jacky Cheung is a celebrated Hong Kong singer and actor known by the moniker "God of Songs". He achieved immense commercial success as the best-selling music artist in both Taiwan and Hong Kong, accumulating over sixty million records globally.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

His early albums like Smile (1985) and Amour (1986) established his presence, but The Goodbye Kiss (1993) became a monumental success with over four million copies sold in Asia. In 1995, his sales surpassed five million records, positioning him as the second highest-selling artist globally behind Michael Jackson.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Cheung has led numerous successful concert tours, including one that set a Guinness World Record for audience size. His career was recognized with major awards such as the Billboard Music Award in 1994 and the World Music Award in 1996, cementing his lasting influence on Asian music.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1961 (1961-07-10): Birth of Jacky Cheung — The 'God of Songs,' a legendary Hong Kong singer and actor.
2. 1985: 1985 Milestone — His early albums like Smile (1985) and Amour (1986) established his presence, but The Goodbye Kiss (1993) became a monumental success with over four million copies sold in Asia.
3. 1994: 1994 Milestone — His career was recognized with major awards such as the Billboard Music Award in 1994 and the World Music Award in 1996, cementing his lasting influence on Asian music.
4. 1995: 1995 Milestone — In 1995, his sales surpassed five million records, positioning him as the second highest-selling artist globally behind Michael Jackson.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jacky Cheung

True or False: “Jacky Cheung's initial breakthrough album, Smile, sold fewer copies in Hong Kong than his later album, The Goodbye Kiss.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While Smile sold over 300,000 copies, The Goodbye Kiss sold over 4,000,000 copies, marking a significant increase in his commercial success.

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