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* '''{{nihongo|[[wikipedia:Akihito Tokunaga|Akihito Tokunaga]]|徳永暁人|Tokunaga Akihito}}''' (bass, backing vocals) | * '''{{nihongo|[[wikipedia:Akihito Tokunaga|Akihito Tokunaga]]|徳永暁人|Tokunaga Akihito}}''' (bass, backing vocals) | ||
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| Japanese name: | B'z |
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| Date of creation: | 1988 |
| Origin: | Japan |
| Genres: | Rock, Pop, Hard rock |
| Years active: | 1988-present |
| Labels: | Vermillion |
| Website: | bz-vermillion.com |
B'z (read as biizu) is a Japanese hard rock duo, comprising Takahiro "Tak" Matsumoto and Koshi Inaba.
B'z has released 43 consecutive #1 singles, 23 #1 albums, and sold more than 78 million records in Japan alone.[1] Under the recommendation of Steve Vai, B'z were the first artists from Asia to have their handprints and signatures put up in the Hollywood's RockWalk.[2]
Contents
Members
- Tak Matsumoto (松本孝弘 Matsumoto Takahiro) (guitar, composition)
- Koshi Inaba (稲葉浩志 Inaba Koushi) (vocals, lyrics)
Support members
Musicians who accompany them on albums and tours.
- Takanobu Masuda (増田隆宣 Masuda Takanobu) (keyboard, organ)
- Shane Gaalaas (drums, percussion)
- Barry Sparks (bass)
- Akihito Tokunaga (徳永暁人 Tokunaga Akihito) (bass, backing vocals)
- Shinichiro Ota (大田紳一郎 Oota Shinichirou) (backing vocals, rhythm guitar)
Song themes in Detective Conan
Opening themes
- GIRIGIRI chop - Opening 6 (Episodes 143~167)
- Shoudou - Opening 17 (Episodes 425~437)
- Don't Wanna Lie - Opening 31 (Episodes 613~626)
- Q&A - Opening 36 (Episodes 696~???)
Closing themes
- Overture - Closing 16 (Episodes 300~306) (Koshi Inaba, solo)
- Pilgrim - Closing 39 (Episodes 627~628)
Movie themes
- ONE - Movie 3 (The Last Wizard of the Century)
- Everlasting - Movie 6 (The Phantom of Baker Street)
- Yuruginai mono hitotsu - Movie 10 (The Private Eyes' Requiem)
- Don't Wanna Lie - Movie 15 (Quarter of Silence)
See also
References
- ^ Japanese "B'z got their 22nd #1 album, ranked No.1 in history and dominates all the 6 main ranking sections.". Oricon. 2008-06-24. http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/55724/full/. Retrieved on 2008-11-14.
- ^ "Duo B'z enters L.A. Rockwalk". The Japan Times. 2007-11-21. http://search.japantimes.co.jp/rss/nn20071121b1.html. Retrieved on 2008-11-14.
