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band that formed in 1992 and debuted in February 1993 under label Zain Records, currently signed under Giza Studio. As of 2023, its members are vocal Kyouji Yamada, drummer Kazuyoshi Aoki, guitarist Shinichiro Ohta, and bassist Kobayashi Masamichi.

Biography

The band formation has been completed in 1992 and in 1993 debut single with the single "Donna Toki Demo Hold Me Tight". Their biggest hit came with the single "Kimi ga Suki da to Sakebitai" that was used in the anime series ''

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Yamada Kyouji left the band in 1995 and replaced by Hata Hideki as a second vocalist. Following that, the band switched labels from ZAIN Records to

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. Due to the popularity and sale declines, the band disbanded in 1999. After disband, Ohta and Arai has formed independent rock-band Rad Hammer on the same year and in 2001 has launched their activities as a band, Hata become front vocalist of the independent band Arrow. In 2004, Arai has become member of the independent pop back 03Band and Ohta has become member of the rock band Doa and is part of the band as of 2023. In April 2023, the band announced reunite with the former members of the first vocalist and along with announcement of their live concert. On 22 May, a few days after reunited first live, drummer Arai died due to cancer. Two months later, Ohta and doa's members have announced departure from the label Giza Studio and from September and became freelancers under Floodlight company, the announcement was made on their official website. In October 2023, Ohta himself as representative of Baad, made guest appearance at the Japan's Anime Song Festival held at

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. It became his first stage appearance in oversea since his debut.

Members

* Shinichiro Ohta (大田紳一郎; Guitar, Chorus, Lyricist, Composer) * Kobayashi Masamichi (小林正道; Bass) * Yamada Kyouji (山田恭二; First Vocalist, Lyricist)

Past Member

* Hata Hideki (秦秀樹; Second Vocalist, Lyricist) * Arai Yasunori (新井康徳; Drums; died 22 May 2023)

Discography

Singles

Albums

References

External links

Official site
{{Authority control Japanese pop rock music groups B Zone artists Musical groups established in 1992 Musical groups disestablished in 1999 Musical groups reestablished in 2023