Ranked first in the phonograph charts

The number one in the phonograph charts is Hou Baolin.

Hou Baolin (November 29, 1917—February 4, 1993), a Manchu, was born in Tianjin. China Mainland crosstalk performer, member of China Democratic League. On November 29th, 1917, Hou Baolin was born in Tianjin. His family was not rich. At the age of five, he was taken to Beijing by his relatives and sent to a family named Hou as his adopted son. His adoptive father was a cook, but his income was very meager, so young Hou Baolin realized the hardships of society and the warmth and coldness of human feelings very early.

In the spring of p>1922, Zhang Quanbin brought him to Peiping and gave him and his brother-in-law Hou Lianda as his adopted son, named Hou Baolin (formerly known as Hou Shirong). In 1925, I studied in the 27th Primary School of Beiping City for three months (Yixue). From 1926 to 1926, due to the unemployment of his adoptive father, Hou Baolin was forced to help his family make a living by picking up coal ball, selling newspapers, pulling water trucks, and making porridge and begging for food.

Hou Baolin people's influence

Mr. Hou Baolin is a pioneering master in the field of phonology, and he is good at imitating various dialects, city sounds and theatrical performances. He speaks cross talk, with clear language, natural movements, free and easy manner, harmonious combination of Zhuang and Zhuang, and unique artistic charm. He paid attention to the knowledge, interest and criticism of cross talk, which played a role in the development of cross talk art.

The cross talk created and performed by Hou Baolin has played the role of satirical art, and improved the status of cross talk in art.. Most of the works can actively reflect real life, create vivid characters and have strong artistic appeal. In addition to creating and performing a large number of well-known cross talk segments, Hou Baolin also made a theoretical study on the origin, principles, laws and artistic skills of cross talk and Quyi.