 The band was composed of Ulf Risnes (vocals and guitar), Øystein Hegge (vocals and keyboard), and Baard Slagsvold (vocals and bass).Tre Små Kinesere was established in 1988, when the band recorded a track for the compilation album "Den akustiske gitarliga".After a number of concerts and favorable audience reaction in 1988 and 1989, the band was signed to the CBS/Sony label in June 1989.