MARIA (band)

MARIA promoting "Kanashimi Rensa" (2009)
Top row, left to right: SACCHIN, TATTSU, Reina, Ayuka
Bottom row, left to right: Maiko, Aika

MARIA was a six-piece girl band headlined by Maiko, formerly of ZONE. Its lineup emphasized pairs: two bassists, two guitarists, and two vocalists. Maiko and Aika served double duty as bassist/vocalists. SACCHIN, the oldest, was the leader. The band was signed to Sony Records and managed by RunTime.

In 2010, it was announced that MARIA would break up. The reason behind the dissolution was health problems of drummer, TATTSU. She was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome after one of her arms experienced numbness. Consequently, her doctor advised her to stop straining her arms, leading to various discussions between the band and staff. Although it had been suggested that TATTSU be replaced by another drummer, they turned down the idea and decided to disband after their contract expires in April. Their last concert took place at Akasaka BLITZ on April 3, 2010.

Members

• Maiko (舞衣子) - Bass, vocals
• Aika (愛華) - Bass, vocals
• Ayuka (あゆか) - Guitar, chorus
• Reina (れいな) - Keyboards, violin
• TATTSU - Drums, chorus
• SACCHIN - Guitar, leader

Discography

Albums

• [2007.06.20] You Go! ~We are MARIA~
• [2009.09.30] Day by day
• [2010.06.30] MARIA BOX (box set)

Singles

• [2006.03.08] Chiisa na Uta (小さな詩)
• [2006.07.26] Tsubomi (つぼみ)
• [2007.02.21] HEART☆BEAT
• [2008.02.06] Yurari Ouzora... (ゆらり桜空…)
• [2008.09.17] Sayonara Daisuki na Hito (さよなら 大好きな人)
• [2009.08.12] Kanashimi Rensa (カナシミレンサ)

DVDs

• [2008.03.26] MARIA LIVE TOUR WE ARE MARIA 2007 ~YOU GO!!~

External Links

• Official Website
• RunTime Profile
• Oricon Profile

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