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'The Pillows' (or 'the pillows') are a Japanese rock band, best known internationally for the soundtrack of the anime series ''FLCL''.[1] During its long-running career, the group has released more than a dozen original studio albums, along with several EPs, singles and compilations. The Pillows are currently signed to the Avex Trax label.
The Pillows formed in 1989 by Sawao Yamanaka, Yoshiaki Manabe, Kenji Ueda and Shinichirou Sato in Hokkaidō. Bassist Kenji Ueda would leave three years later and was never officially replaced.1
In 1999, The Pillows were approached by Gainax, an anime studio. Gainax licensed The Pillows' three previous albums for the soundtrack of their latest anime ''FLCL''. The Pillows also composed two new songs for the show, the singles "Ride on Shooting Star" and "I Think I Can".1
In March 2005, The Pillows played their first show in the United States at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas,[2] followed by concerts in New York City and San Francisco.[3] In the following year, The Pillows returned to North America during their tour in support of the album ''My Foot'', with several more dates in the U.S. and a show in Mexico City.[4]
The group's latest album ''Wake Up! Wake Up! Wake Up!'' was published on May 2, 2007, their first on the Avex Trax label.
Buster-kun has been The Pillows' mascot since about 1998, when on a visit to London, they saw a doll of a "''grotesque and creepy-looking teddy bear''" and subsequently used it for the artwork of the album ''Little Busters'' and on t-shirts sold during the following tour. Buster-kun was named after the album and the group also uses the term "little busters" for its fans.[5]
★ – vocals, rhythm guitar
★ Yoshiaki Manabe (真鍋吉明 ''Manabe Yoshiaki'') – lead guitar
★ Shinichirou Sato (佐藤 シンイチロウ ''Sato Shinichirou'') – drums
★ Jun Suzuki (鈴木淳 ''Suzuki Jun'') – bass (support member,1[6] since 1999)
;Former members
★ Kenji Ueda (上田ケンジ ''Ueda Kenji'') – bass (1989–1992)
★ Tatsuya Kashima (鹿島達也 ''Kashima Tatsuya'') – bass (1992–1999)
Main articles: The Pillows discography
1.
"J-Pop Is the Quiet Storm in American Culture"
2.
SXSW 2005 Showcasing Artists: The Pillows
3.
"More Pillows Concerts"
4.
"The Pillows Tour North America in June"
5.
"Sound Decision"
6.
The Pillows profile
★ Official website
★ Official MySpace
'The Pillows' (or 'the pillows') are a Japanese rock band, best known internationally for the soundtrack of the anime series ''FLCL''.[1] During its long-running career, the group has released more than a dozen original studio albums, along with several EPs, singles and compilations. The Pillows are currently signed to the Avex Trax label.
| Contents |
| History |
| Buster-kun |
| Lineup |
| Discography |
| References |
| External links |
History
The Pillows formed in 1989 by Sawao Yamanaka, Yoshiaki Manabe, Kenji Ueda and Shinichirou Sato in Hokkaidō. Bassist Kenji Ueda would leave three years later and was never officially replaced.1
In 1999, The Pillows were approached by Gainax, an anime studio. Gainax licensed The Pillows' three previous albums for the soundtrack of their latest anime ''FLCL''. The Pillows also composed two new songs for the show, the singles "Ride on Shooting Star" and "I Think I Can".1
In March 2005, The Pillows played their first show in the United States at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas,[2] followed by concerts in New York City and San Francisco.[3] In the following year, The Pillows returned to North America during their tour in support of the album ''My Foot'', with several more dates in the U.S. and a show in Mexico City.[4]
The group's latest album ''Wake Up! Wake Up! Wake Up!'' was published on May 2, 2007, their first on the Avex Trax label.
Buster-kun
Buster-kun
Buster-kun has been The Pillows' mascot since about 1998, when on a visit to London, they saw a doll of a "''grotesque and creepy-looking teddy bear''" and subsequently used it for the artwork of the album ''Little Busters'' and on t-shirts sold during the following tour. Buster-kun was named after the album and the group also uses the term "little busters" for its fans.[5]
Lineup
★ – vocals, rhythm guitar
★ Yoshiaki Manabe (真鍋吉明 ''Manabe Yoshiaki'') – lead guitar
★ Shinichirou Sato (佐藤 シンイチロウ ''Sato Shinichirou'') – drums
★ Jun Suzuki (鈴木淳 ''Suzuki Jun'') – bass (support member,1[6] since 1999)
;Former members
★ Kenji Ueda (上田ケンジ ''Ueda Kenji'') – bass (1989–1992)
★ Tatsuya Kashima (鹿島達也 ''Kashima Tatsuya'') – bass (1992–1999)
Discography
Main articles: The Pillows discography
References
1.
"J-Pop Is the Quiet Storm in American Culture"
2.
SXSW 2005 Showcasing Artists: The Pillows
3.
"More Pillows Concerts"
4.
"The Pillows Tour North America in June"
5.
"Sound Decision"
6.
The Pillows profile
External links
★ Official website
★ Official MySpace
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