From left to right: Jonathan Lee Chung-shan, Chang Chen-yue, Emil Chau Wa-kin and Lo Ta-you [hunantv.com]

Fans of Taiwan pop music need hardly any introduction to Super Band, although it was formed just a year ago.

Comprising four of Taiwan's most renowned singer/songwriters Lo Ta-you, 54, Jonathan Lee Chung-shan, 50, Emil Chau Wa-kin, 48 and Chang Chen-yue, 34, each of whom is well established in the Chinese music industry, the band has drawn millions of fans nationwide and across Asia, since last July.

They now plan to split. But not before two gigs at Beijing's Capital Gymnasium today and tomorrow.

According to Lo, Taiwan's King of Pop, "we made the decision (to eventually split) the moment we started the band."

"We began our mainland tour in Beijing in April and we want to conclude our journey in the same place," adds Lo.

The idea of forming a band came to Lo and Lee over dinner and drinks last winter. Super Band was last year's hottest band, staging 350 concerts and releasing more than 70 solo albums.

"Each of us represents a different musical genre. The concerts offer a great mix, but we'll still retain our individual styles," says Chang, the band's drummer.

They will perform their classic songs, such as Lo's "Love Song of the 1990," Lee's "Song of Ordinary People," Chau's "Friends," and Chang's "Thinking of You."

After this last stop, each of them will continue to pursue his own music goal. Lo and Chau plan to work on their new album, Lee on his guitar-making workshop in Beijing, and Chang on producing music.

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