Cosmos People(宇宙人)

Cosmos People (English: Cosmos People) is a Taiwanese band consisting of three members: Xiaoyu (lead vocalist and keyboardist), A Kui (guitarist), and Fang Q (bassist). They formed in September 2004 at the Player Rehearsal Studio in ShiDa, Taipei. All members are graduates of Jian Guo High School. The following year, they participated in the Kenting Spring Scream Music Festival, which marked the beginning of their frequent performances. They are known for their unique funk dance music that creates a lively atmosphere.

== Introduction ==

=== Band Name Origin === During the summer of 2004, coinciding with the Athens Olympics, Cosmos People's lead vocalist Xiaoyu and a close friend, Li Yu Xin, who loved street dance, traveled to Japan to attend a street dance competition. On the television in their hotel room, they watched the final of the men's hurdles event at the Olympics. One athlete captivated their attention: Félix Sánchez from the Dominican Republic. Before the race, Sánchez lit up his dazzling LED bracelet and danced his self-created moves, completely immersed in his own "cosmos." He ultimately won the gold medal in the event. This awe-inspiring performance inspired a remarkable description from Xiaoyu and his friend: "This guy is so cosmic!" They then started imitating the athlete's unusual dance moves.

A few months later, Xiaoyu and his high school friend, guitarist A Kui, formed a band focused on dance music and began composing songs. They started participating in various performances. When they needed a band name to register for a performance, they said, "Let's just call ourselves Cosmos People." And so, Cosmos People was born.

== Members ==

=== Former Members === Drummer: Lee Dong You (born September 5, 1985), currently the drummer of 88 Ke Ba Le Zi (88 Guavas) Bassist: Fan Zhong Yu Bassist: Chen Wei Da (A Da) (born December 13, 1985) Drummer: Lin Yu An Drummer: Wei Hong Bo (Wei Pang) (born August 4, 1987)

== History ==

=== 2004–2009: Formation and Debut === Cosmos People was formed during the summer of 2004 by Xiaoyu, the keyboardist, and A Kui, the guitarist, both graduates of Jian Guo High School. They became acquainted in high school and shared a common passion for street dance, which sparked their interest in dance music. They started exploring black funk music. After graduating high school, they formed a band to compose music. Initially, they used Xiaoyu's beatboxing vocals and A Kui's funk guitar to create music. Later, they incorporated instruments like keyboards, drums, and bass. Their current bassist, Fang Q, is a senior from A Kui's high school popular music club.