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| − | PEARL is a Japanese rock band that debuted in 1987. | + | [[File:PEARL - LIVE IN JAPAN promo.jpg|thumb|450px|PEARL promoting ''[[Live In Japan (PEARL)|LIVE IN JAPAN]]'' (1999)]] |
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| + | '''PEARL''' (パール) is a [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band that debuted in 1987. It is fronted by Vocalist and lead Guitarist [[Tamura Naomi|TAMURA "SHO-TA" NAOMI]], whom has remained the only constant member over the years, and for a couple years she recorded for PEARL as a solo project. After taking a few years off and launching a successful solo career under her given name, Tamura restarted PEARL with an all new lineup in 1997. | ||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
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* [[Tamura Naomi|SHO-TA]] (Vocals) | * [[Tamura Naomi|SHO-TA]] (Vocals) | ||
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* [[Wikipedia:Carmine Appice|Carmine Appice]] (Drums since 1997) | * [[Wikipedia:Carmine Appice|Carmine Appice]] (Drums since 1997) | ||
* [[Wikipedia:Tony Franklin|Tony Franklin]] (Bass since 1997) | * [[Wikipedia:Tony Franklin|Tony Franklin]] (Bass since 1997) | ||
* [[Kitajima Kenji|KENNY]] (Guitar since 1997) | * [[Kitajima Kenji|KENNY]] (Guitar since 1997) | ||
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| + | === Former Members === | ||
| + | * [[Ohashi Isamu|KAZUYA]] (Guitar from 1987 - 1988) | ||
| + | * [[Ohno Susumi|MICHIKI]] (Bass from 1987 - 1989) | ||
| + | * [[Miyamoto Hiromi|HONEY]] (Drums from 1987 - 1989) | ||
| + | * [[Kurita Koji]] (Guitar from 1988 - 1989, 2007) | ||
== Information == | == Information == | ||
| + | [[File:PEARL - emc2 promo.jpg|thumb|350px|PEARL promoting ''[[E Equals MC2 (PEARL)|E=MC2]]'' (1988)]] | ||
| − | The band first formed under the name STEP while SHO-TA, KAZUYA, MICHIKI, and HONEY were in high school. The band then changed their name to | + | The band first formed under the name '''STEP''' while SHO-TA, KAZUYA, MICHIKI, and HONEY were in high school. The band then changed their name to PEARL, named after [[Wikipedia:Janis Joplin|Janis Joplin]]'s last album. |
| − | The band debuted in 1987 with the album [[Pearl First|PEARL FIRST]]. A year after, KAZUYA | + | The band debuted in 1987 with the album ''[[Pearl First|PEARL FIRST]]''. A year after, KAZUYA ledt the group and Furuta Koji replaced him as the band's guitarist. But, the members soon departed one by one until SHO-TA was the only member left. She continued Pearl, releasing many albums, before she went solo under her real name, Tamura Naomi, in 1994. |
In 1997, the band was revived with three new members and Tamura. In the three year career span, the band released two singles, one video, and many albums before the band took another hiatus in 2000. The band would not revive until seven years later when a best album was released in honor of the band's 20th anniversary. Also, the band got back together in 2007 to perform small concert at selected cities. | In 1997, the band was revived with three new members and Tamura. In the three year career span, the band released two singles, one video, and many albums before the band took another hiatus in 2000. The band would not revive until seven years later when a best album was released in honor of the band's 20th anniversary. Also, the band got back together in 2007 to perform small concert at selected cities. | ||
== Discography == | == Discography == | ||
| − | + | === Studio Albums === | |
| − | === Albums === | + | * [1987.01.21] [[Pearl First|PEARL FIRST]] |
| − | + | * [1987.09.21] [[Pearl Second|PEARL SECOND]] | |
| − | * [1987. | + | * [1988.10.21] [[Century Toys]] |
| − | * [1987. | + | * [1989.11.22] [[She's Fresh|She's fresh]] |
| − | * [1988. | + | * [1991.11.21] [[No One Sees No One Hears No One Speaks|NO ONE SEES NO ONE HEARS NO ONE SPEAK]] |
| − | + | * [1992.06.21] [[Justice (PEARL)|JUSTICE]] | |
| − | * [1989. | + | * [1993.05.21] [[Window (PEARL)|WINDOW]] |
| − | * [1991. | + | * [1997.01.15] [[PEARL (album)|PEARL]] |
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| − | * [1992. | ||
| − | * [1993. | ||
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| − | * [1997.01.15] [[ | ||
* [1998.06.17] [[4 Infinity|4 INFINITY]] | * [1998.06.17] [[4 Infinity|4 INFINITY]] | ||
| − | * [ | + | ===Best Albums=== |
| − | * [2007.12.12] [[Pearl Best ~Diamonds | + | * [1991.09.21] [[Borderline (PEARL)|BORDERLINE]] |
| − | + | * [1994.05.21] [[Good to See You|GOOD TO SEE YOU]] | |
| + | * [1995.08.21] [[Sixteen Gems|SIXTEEN GEMS]] | ||
| + | * [2007.12.12] [[Pearl Best ~Diamonds of Pearl~|PEARL BEST ~Diamonds of pearl~]] | ||
| + | * [2012.11.14] [[Golden Best PEARL -Early Days-|GOLDEN☆BEST PEARL -early days-]] | ||
| + | * [2014.01.29] [[Golden Best PEARL -Second Volume-|GOLDEN☆BEST PEARL-second volume-]] | ||
| + | ===Other Albums=== | ||
| + | * [1988.05.21] [[E Equals MC2 (PEARL)|E=MC2]] <small>(mini-album)</small> | ||
| + | * [1999.12.18] [[Live In Japan (PEARL)|LIVE IN JAPAN]] <small>(live album)</small> | ||
=== Singles === | === Singles === | ||
| + | * [1987.xx.xx] [[One Step (PEARL)|One Step]] | ||
| + | * [1987.xx.xx] [[Gold Rush]] | ||
| + | * [1989.10.21] [[Precious Love (PEARL)|Precious Love]] (プレシャス・ラブ) | ||
| + | * [1991.10.23] [[Dream (PEARL)|DREAM]] | ||
| + | * [1991.10.25] [[Life (PEARL)|Life]] | ||
| + | * [1992.08.21] [[Crying Bird|CRYING BIRD]] | ||
| + | * [1993.05.21] [[Naki Kuzureru Kimi o Dakishimete]] (泣きくずれる君を抱きしめて; ''Loose My Cry and Hold Me Close to You'') | ||
| + | * [1993.08.21] [[All Right (PEARL)|ALL RIGHT]] | ||
| + | * [1997.03.05] [[Utsuro na Real ~Lay Your Hands on Me, Baby~|Utsuro na Real ~Lay your hands on me,baby~]] (虚ろなリアル; ''Real Empty'') | ||
| + | * [1998.05.25] [[Jealousy ni Ki wo Tsukero]] (ジェラシーに気をつけろ; ''Watch Out for Jealousy'') | ||
| − | * [1997. | + | === Video Releases === |
| − | * [ | + | * [1997.10.08] [[PEARL Live ~East Meets West~|PEARL LIVE ~East meets West~]] |
| − | + | * [2005.09.07] [[Justice Welcome to Real World|justice Welcome To Real World]] | |
| − | + | * [2005.09.07] [[Good to See You 1987 - 1993 Video Clips|GOOD TO SEE YOU 1987 - 1993 VIDEO CLIPS]] | |
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEARL_(%E3%83%90%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89) Japanese Wikipedia: PEARL] | * [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEARL_(%E3%83%90%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89) Japanese Wikipedia: PEARL] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Japanese Bands]] |
| − | [[Category: J-Rock]] | + | [[Category:J-Rock]] |
| + | [[Category:1987 Debut]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Hiatus]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:57, 29 November 2016
PEARL promoting LIVE IN JAPAN (1999)
PEARL (パール) is a Japanese rock band that debuted in 1987. It is fronted by Vocalist and lead Guitarist TAMURA "SHO-TA" NAOMI, whom has remained the only constant member over the years, and for a couple years she recorded for PEARL as a solo project. After taking a few years off and launching a successful solo career under her given name, Tamura restarted PEARL with an all new lineup in 1997.
Contents
Members
- SHO-TA (Vocals)
- Carmine Appice (Drums since 1997)
- Tony Franklin (Bass since 1997)
- KENNY (Guitar since 1997)
Former Members
- KAZUYA (Guitar from 1987 - 1988)
- MICHIKI (Bass from 1987 - 1989)
- HONEY (Drums from 1987 - 1989)
- Kurita Koji (Guitar from 1988 - 1989, 2007)
Information
PEARL promoting E=MC2 (1988)
The band first formed under the name STEP while SHO-TA, KAZUYA, MICHIKI, and HONEY were in high school. The band then changed their name to PEARL, named after Janis Joplin's last album.
The band debuted in 1987 with the album PEARL FIRST. A year after, KAZUYA ledt the group and Furuta Koji replaced him as the band's guitarist. But, the members soon departed one by one until SHO-TA was the only member left. She continued Pearl, releasing many albums, before she went solo under her real name, Tamura Naomi, in 1994.
In 1997, the band was revived with three new members and Tamura. In the three year career span, the band released two singles, one video, and many albums before the band took another hiatus in 2000. The band would not revive until seven years later when a best album was released in honor of the band's 20th anniversary. Also, the band got back together in 2007 to perform small concert at selected cities.
Discography
Studio Albums
- [1987.01.21] PEARL FIRST
- [1987.09.21] PEARL SECOND
- [1988.10.21] Century Toys
- [1989.11.22] She's fresh
- [1991.11.21] NO ONE SEES NO ONE HEARS NO ONE SPEAK
- [1992.06.21] JUSTICE
- [1993.05.21] WINDOW
- [1997.01.15] PEARL
- [1998.06.17] 4 INFINITY
Best Albums
- [1991.09.21] BORDERLINE
- [1994.05.21] GOOD TO SEE YOU
- [1995.08.21] SIXTEEN GEMS
- [2007.12.12] PEARL BEST ~Diamonds of pearl~
- [2012.11.14] GOLDEN☆BEST PEARL -early days-
- [2014.01.29] GOLDEN☆BEST PEARL-second volume-
Other Albums
- [1988.05.21] E=MC2 (mini-album)
- [1999.12.18] LIVE IN JAPAN (live album)
Singles
- [1987.xx.xx] One Step
- [1987.xx.xx] Gold Rush
- [1989.10.21] Precious Love (プレシャス・ラブ)
- [1991.10.23] DREAM
- [1991.10.25] Life
- [1992.08.21] CRYING BIRD
- [1993.05.21] Naki Kuzureru Kimi o Dakishimete (泣きくずれる君を抱きしめて; Loose My Cry and Hold Me Close to You)
- [1993.08.21] ALL RIGHT
- [1997.03.05] Utsuro na Real ~Lay your hands on me,baby~ (虚ろなリアル; Real Empty)
- [1998.05.25] Jealousy ni Ki wo Tsukero (ジェラシーに気をつけろ; Watch Out for Jealousy)
Video Releases
- [1997.10.08] PEARL LIVE ~East meets West~
- [2005.09.07] justice Welcome To Real World
- [2005.09.07] GOOD TO SEE YOU 1987 - 1993 VIDEO CLIPS
