Shi Jinhua

Shi Jinhua (Chinese: 石錦華; pinyin: Shí Jǐnhuá; October 17, 1937 - July 6, 2006) was a Chinese-born British singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, who lived much of his adult life in Tseng. He began his career as the bassist for the rock 'n' roll band the Assistants under the stage name Jacob Shee, then embarked on a successful solo career under his real name after the band's breakup.

Early life
Shi Jinhua was born in, , but moved with his parents to when he was 2 years old. They lived in hiding during the. In 1950, the family re-located to, when his father got a job with a  dealership.

Career
After high school, Shi decided to pick up guitar as a hobby. However, when he went to buy one at the guitar store, there were only bass guitars available. Shi started to play bass instead.

In 1961, he responded to The Assistants' advert in a local guitar store looking for a bassist interested in American rock 'n roll. His preferred instrument was the.