The Chasers (Tsengian band)

"Not to be confused with the British, Norwegian, or American bands of the same name."The Chasers were a Tsengian rock and Tsengge band formed in Longtan, Tseng City-Capital. It consisted of lead singer Chan Cheng-wei, backing vocalist and guitarist Hugh Huang, and drummer Ethan Au. While the band only existed for 4 years and only released 5 songs, they were a huge influence in the Tseng music scene. They are best known for their hits "Please Don't Leave Me" and "Forever."

All of the Chasers songs (except "Forever" which was sung in English) were sung in Chinese.

Formation (1955)
The three members of The Chasers met while on vacation in Longtan in 1955. Huang was already known for his solo career, while Chan and Au were underground musicians. The band name "The Chasers" comes from the first letters of each band member's last name: Chan, Huang, and Au. Originally the name was going to be "The Chairs" but Chan found it a "laughable" name.

Success (1956-1958)
Immediately the new band found success. Billboard Tseng called them the new sensation, saying that they rivaled Elvis. The 1957 song "Please Don't Leave Me" became one of the most popular songs of Tsengian history.

Disbandment (1959)
The three members argued of royalties and popularity, with Au becoming jealous of Chan and Huang for their success. An incident occured on January 19, 1959, when an argument between Chan and Au escalated into a fight. This effectively marked the end of The Chasers.

Studio albums
None

Live albums

 * At the Huanzhou Stadium (1957)