Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 1000: The Queen of Rock

The interlude wasn't long, but Guo Sichu let out a quirky roar: "Awooo!" and simultaneously lifted her leg high, instantly stunning the music fans in the audience.

Only then did someone remember: "Queen Chu was originally a female warrior in Peking Opera; doing a split would be child's play for her!"

"That's true. Once Chu Hou gets used to the rock stage style, Bian Lang's mediocre skills will really be sidelined."

"A female warrior playing rock? Then there's really no room for other lead singers!"

As a live art form, rock music's enhanced expressiveness is undoubtedly a huge plus. Just think of those legendary live performances abroad, from Adrian Malone to Avril Lavigne, from the rock 'n' roll queen Tina Turner—their exceptional stage presence is a significant advantage in live music!

After a high kick, Guo Sichu made another "glorious" turn. At this point, she was clearly no longer nervous before going on stage, or rather, she had turned the pressure into motivation and began to appear on stage as the best version of herself.

"He smiled, so I got up and asked for his name..."That don't matter," he said, "'cause it's all the same"

(He laughed. I got up and went over to ask his name. "It doesn't matter," he said, "because the result is the same!")
“I said, “Can I take you home, where we can be alone?”…”

(I said, "Am I honored to bring you home so we can have some alone time?")
When Guo Sichu sang this part, the only image reflected in her pupils was that of the man named Bian Lang in the audience...

“And next we were moving on, And he was with me, yeah me…

(Then we set off. He was with me, yes, with me...)
“And next we were moving on, And he was with me, yeah me…

(Then we set off. He was with me, yes, with me...)
In this section, Guo Sichu directly immersed herself in her emotional experience with Bian Lang. Although it wasn't as carefree and straightforward as the lyrics suggest, it was still much more straightforward than the relationships of other people in the entertainment industry.

There was nothing to hide, and it wasn't based on resources or interests; it was all just because of feelings.

At this point, Guo Sichu raised her hand, making a metal salute with her right hand and sweeping her left hand across the audience, and sang, "Singing..."

After that line in the chorus, a third of the audience had raised their hands and joined the "lead singers" on the barrier, clapping and singing along.

“I love Rock N’Roll, So put another dime in the jukebox baby…

I love Rock N'Roll, So come and take your time and dance with me…”

Although most people only sang along to "I love Rock N' Roll," it made the atmosphere of the entire venue feel like they were singing an old, well-known song.

If it were a Chinese song, this scene wouldn't be so unusual. After all, a rock song with three chords has a melody and rhythm that's easy for the average person to sing along to.

But this is an English song, and this is its first appearance in front of the world, which is enough to foresee how terrifying its popularity will be in the future.

After Guo Sichu finished singing the chorus, she took a step back, allowing the guitarists Strauss and Dili to enter their moment of glory!
As the solo was played with overdrive, the foreign musicians present began to chatter amongst themselves.

Ivo: "Bian Lang is such an amazing guy. I can't even imagine what it would be like if this song were performed during a European tour?"

After hearing what Ivo said, Panama's guitarist immediately concluded: "If this song had really premiered in Europe, MisGUO might already be a hot rock vocalist in Europe!"

After the bassist and drummer nodded in agreement, the drummer added a separate comment: "I wonder how much money DGM will have to spend to sign this world-class female singer this time!"

Unsurprisingly, Guo Sichu's performance has now completely won over these foreign rock musicians.

If Ivo and his group are like this, then what about the foreign music fans present?
While jumping around, Kiryakov proudly filmed a video on his phone: "Now I'm not envious of my friends who saw the Rolling Stones live in Red Square anymore. They should be envious of me for being able to witness the rise of the Rolling Stones' new lead singer in China!"

While it might be a bit premature to say this, it's actually not far off. Judging from Bian Lang's past experience in selecting talent, he has never been wrong about musical compatibility.

Even if it's Dong Youbian, that's his representative work of Bianlang!
"I said, "Can I take you home, where we can be alone?
I said, "Am I honored to bring you home so we can be alone?"
And next thing we were moving on, And he was with me, yeah me... And we were moving on..."

Then we set off, and he was with me, yes, with me, singing the same old song...

The Chu army was already incredibly excited. Even with their imaginations running wild, they couldn't have imagined that Guo Sichu's first live appearance with the Rolling Stones would be like this.

"Queen Chu is so domineering! No matter which young man hears these lyrics, he'll obediently go home after hearing them!"

"This is the aura of a queen of Chu! Compared to Dong Da, she's simply not in the same league!" This was said by a fan of Guo Sichu, Rock Records, and Dong Youbian. Such fans exist, but they are truly rare. They simply love music and won't make biased judgments based on personal relationships. Therefore, their comparisons of Guo Sichu and Dong Youbian are often the most impartial.

"And singin' that same old song, Yeah with me, Singing..."

After another round of getting acquainted, more than half of the fans were now singing along. I'm sure "I love Rock N'Roll..." will be a staple of tonight's entertainment headlines!
"...So put another dime in the jukebox baby, I love Rock N'Roll, So come and take your time and dance with me..."

And then it just keeps looping...

Everyone on stage and the music fans in the audience seemed tireless, singing along again and again, eventually culminating in the grand sing-along that Bian Lang had envisioned:

"I love Rock N'Roll, So put another dime in the jukebox baby..."

Perhaps in some people's eyes, this song can be equated with the term "brainwashing hit," which is undeniable.

But this song's love and praise for rock music has touched generations of music fans around the world.

This story isn't complicated; it's just a simple tale of a girl who sees a boy dancing next to a record player in a bar, is attracted to his rock 'n' roll vibe, and wants to enjoy rock music with him.

But this simple story has become an advantage in spreading the word. The lyrics are easy to remember and sing, making people want to sway and dance along.

Just like the scene right now!
As Bian Lang led the singing, he glanced back at the sea of ​​people behind him, looking at the dense crowd of fans raising their hands and clapping along with him. At that moment, he felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction: "It's so great to have the support of these fans! If Guo Sichu could one day reach the level of Joan Jett, that would be wonderful!"

As a lead singer inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it is no exaggeration to call Joan Jett a legend.

Joan Jett was the queen of American rock at the time; she was synonymous with hard rock, punk rock, and rebellious spirit. She was in no way inferior to other male rock singers of her era.

In 1975, Joan Jett joined the all-female rock band The Runaways as rhythm guitarist and co-wrote the band's signature song, "Cherry Bomb."

This band, with its image of underage girls playing noise instruments and wearing lingerie and high heels, challenged the male-dominated rock world at the time and became a legend. However, internal conflicts and management problems led to its disbandment in 1979.

After the release of "Bad Reputation", Jett formed the Blackhearts band. In 1981, Jett released her second album, "I Love Rock N' Roll", under the name Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. This was her most glorious moment and the opening act of 1980s heavy rock.

The album reached the Billboard Top 10, and the single "I love Rock N' Roll" became a rock anthem.

However, subsequent albums never achieved such success, and no single has ever rivaled "I love Rock N' Roll." Although it's a cover song, but...

In 1980, Joan Jett founded Blackheart Records, becoming the first female musician in the United States to own an independent record label. This move not only gave her more autonomy in her music creation but also set an example for later female musicians.

In 1987, Jett starred in the film *Light of Day*. In 1988, the single "I Hate Myself for Loving You," taken from the album *Up Your Alley*, finally broke into the Top 10 again, and the album became her second platinum record.

The 1990 compilation album "The Hit List" performed reasonably well, but the 1991 album "Notorious" was a complete failure on the charts.

But at this time, between Notorious and 1994's Pure and Simple, a new generation of female rock artists began to rise, with everyone from heavy non-mainstream band L7 to riot grrl punk band Bikini Kill claiming to be influenced by Jett and the Runaways.

The result was that "Pure and Simple" generated tremendous interest, and critics had not shown such enthusiasm for the album since the mid-1980s.

In 1995, Jett recorded a live album, *Evilstig*, with the remaining members of the band. In 1999, Jett reunited the Blackhearts and recorded the album *Fetish*.

In 2015, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in recognition of their contributions to music. She is not only a legend in rock music, but also a symbol of the power of women breaking through in a male-dominated music industry.

Speaking of this, Bian Lang was thinking about how many people he could spur into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame using those classic songs from Earth when he closed his eyes on the Blue Planet.

He just felt that this music was far superior to the original Rolling Stones from Earth!
To say that Bian Lang no longer cares about these things? That's impossible!

He was well aware that his current achievements and qualifications were still at a certain threshold for selection, but what was wrong with striving and following Strauss?

Speaking of this, Bian Lang sometimes feels a bit besieged when he's alone. The fact that he's been banned in China now seems more and more like a joke, and the fact that he's being targeted abroad is also strange in every way.

However, as the Grammy Awards ceremony draws ever closer, many things can no longer be kept secret.

(End of this chapter)