Wowkie Zhang

Wowkie Zhang
Zhang in September 2009
Zhang in September 2009
Background information
Birth nameZhang Wei
Also known asWowkie Da, Da Zhang Wei
Born (1983-08-31) 31 August 1983 (age 41)
Beijing, China
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • guitarist
  • composer
  • producer
  • TV host
  • reality TV personality
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar,
Years active1998–present
Member ofThe Flowers
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhāng Wěi
Wade–GilesChang1 Wei3
IPA[ʈʂáŋ wèɪ]

Zhang Wei (Chinese: 张伟; born 31 August 1983), known professionally as Wowkie Zhang or Wowkie Da (simplified Chinese: 大张伟; traditional Chinese: 大張偉; pinyin: Dà Zhāng Wěi; lit. 'the Big Zhang Wei'), is a Chinese singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the rock band The Flowers.

He is most famous for his song, "Sunshine, Rainbow, White Pony." He is also known for briefly coaching the Flash Wolves in 2016.