Alan Tam

Singer, Composer

1950 –

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Who is Alan Tam?

Alan Tam Wing-lun MH is a Hong Kong Cantopop, English pop singer and actor. He played a major role in developing the Cantopop scene in 1980s as he was known for singing romantic ballads with modern arrangements. Today, he is still active in the music and film industry, releasing new albums on a regular basis. Since the late 1980s, he has served as a mentor for the cantopop music industry, earning the nickname the "Principal" or "Principal Tam". Today he is regularly seen across the media in Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, and various parts of East Asia participating in all types of entertainment related events and charity activities. As of 2013, Alan Tam has launched total 115 solo albums and has sold over 35 million records worldwide, he is also holding the record for having the most concerts in Hong Kong as a solo artist.

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Born
Aug 23, 1950
Hong Kong
Also known as
  • Tan Yong Ling
  • Tan Yongling
  • Tam Wing Lun
  • Tam, Alan
  • Alan Tam Wing-Lun
  • Tam Wing-Lun
  • Lucky Lun
  • Handsome Lun
  • Tam Hau Jeung
  • Principal Tam
Parents
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • China
  • Hong Kong
Profession
Education
  • Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School
  • Master of Economics, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Lived in
  • Xinhui District

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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