Tizzy Bac

Tizzy Bac, also known as Tieh Chih Bei Ke (鐵之貝克) in Chinese, is an independent Taiwanese band formed in 1999. The band consists of three members: Chen Hui-Ting (vocalist and keyboardist), Hsu Che-Yu (bassist), and Lin Chien-Yuan (drummer). They are primarily active in northern Taiwan, performing at various venues in Taipei City. Their bassist, Hsu Che-Yu, passed away on January 23, 2018 due to cancer.

== Band Introduction ==

Tizzy Bac was originally formed in December 1999 by Chen Hui-Ting (vocalist and keyboardist), Hsu Che-Yu (bassist), and Cheng Kai-Tong (drummer). The songwriting for the band is mainly handled by the vocalist, Hui-Ting, with lyrics focused on exploring the challenges and predicaments of modern life and love. As a result, they self-identify as a "grumbling" band. Due to the themes of their lyrics, Tizzy Bac's music tends to resonate with audiences who have a richer life experience, leading some to categorize their music as "Adult Alternative."

In 2002, drummer Cheng Kai-Tong left the band to join the Mint Leaf Band, also serving as the drummer for Zhang Xuan & Algae. In 2003, drummer Lin Chien-Yuan joined Tizzy Bac.

Tizzy Bac, however, does not have a guitarist, a common feature in most bands. They use a keyboard (primarily a piano sound) as the main melody instrument, creating a unique "piano rock" style, earning them the title of "Taiwan's Ben Folds Five." The distortion sound that is prevalent in Tizzy Bac's music comes from the bass through effects pedals, not from a guitar.