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replaced Taiji the following year. The band is known for their innovative punk, rock, and pop meldings of noisy but melodic music in the 1990s.

History

In 1992, Judy and Mary released an album and accompanying video, ''Be Ambitious'', on the independent Chainsaw Records label. The band was soon signed by Epic/Sony Records and released their first major label single, "Power of Love", in 1993. The band's major label debut album, ''J.A.M'', was released in 1994. Judy and Mary quickly became one of the most popular bands in Japan. Their song "Sobakasu" was used as the first opening theme for the

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'', and sold over a million copies. Judy and Mary released seven original albums, three compilation albums (through 2006) and twenty-two singles. The band dissolved in March 2001. Yuki is now enjoying a successful solo career as YUKI. Takuya is also currently a solo artist. Onda joined the band Hot Rod Crue, but since 2008 has been a member, along with Igarashi, of the band Zamza. A tribute album was released in 2009, with artists such as Tamio Okuda and Halcali covering Judy and Mary's major hits.

Members

;Past members * = - vocalist, lyricist * - bassist, composer * = - guitarist, lyricist, composer * -

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, composer * - guitarist

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

*positions from 2001 re-release.

Compilation albums

Singles

Books/Publications

* Jam Book (March 15, 1996) * Yuki Girly Rock -yuki biography- (1997) * Yuki Girly Swing -yuki autobiography & diary- (1997) * Yuki Girly Folk -yuki bio- (2000) * Yuki Girly Boogie -yuki autobio- (2000) * Yuki Girly Wave -yuki bio- (2004) * Yuki Girly Tree -yuki autobio) (2004) * What's In Jam-Pack (memorial compilation of 'What's In' magazine articles)

Bibliography

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References

External links

Judy and Mary Official Website
- By Sony Music
YUKI Official Website
- By Sony Music
Zamza Official Website

Nippop Profile , Judy and Mary
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