Song Chang-sik
South Korean singer-songwriter (born 1947)
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Song Chang-sik (Korean: 송창식; born 2 February 1947) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, who is considered one of the country's most important and influential musicians of the 1960s and 1970s.[1] He debuted in 1968 as a member of the folk duo Twin Folio,[2] and is credited as being in the vanguard of the early South Korean folk-rock scene.[3]
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Song in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 2 February 1947, |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1968–present |
Biography
Song was born in 1947 in Incheon. He lost his father during the Korean War, and he lost his mother three years later. Song first dreamed of being a singer when he was in 6th grade after having seen a performance of the orchestra at the hall of Incheon Commercial Girls' High School. After meeting Lee Sang-byeok at a music room in Seoul called C'est ci bon, he started the band Twin Folio in 1967 with Yoon Hyung-joo, and made his solo debut in 1970.[4]
Honors
In 2012, Song was given the Order of Cultural Merit by the South Korean government, who referred to him as the "Godfather of Folk Rock."[5]
Awards
| Year | Event | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | MBC Ten Singers Song Festival | Best Song | "Why Do You Call Me?" ("왜 불러") |
Won | [6] |
| Most Popular Song | Won | ||||
| 2009 | Golden Disc Awards | Achievement Award | Song Chang-sik | Won | [7] |
| 2015 | Korean Music Awards | Won | [8] |