BLANKEY JET CITY

BLANKEY JET CITY

BLANKEY JET CITY was a Japanese rock band. They formed in February 1990 and disbanded in July 2000.

Members

• Asai Kenichi (浅井健一) - Vocals, Guitar
• Terui Toshiyuki (照井利幸) - Bass
• Nakamura Tatsuya (中村達也) - Drums

Information

BLANKEY JET CITY (ブランキー・ジェット・シティ) was the three piece band. Originally formed in 1990, the band became popular during the "band boom." The band wrote songs about a fictional city named Blankey Jet City. In 2000, the group called it quits and disbanded. Its members, Asai Kenichi (vocals & guitar), Terui Toshiyuki (bass), and Nakamura Tatsuya (drums) all are working on their own solo projects. Most of the bands are still connected to each other via SexyStone Records.

Related Bands

• AJICO Formed in 2000 and featured vocals of UA and guitar from Asai Kenichi. The group was another part of SexyStone.
• JUDE Lead singer, Asai Kenichi, formed another three piece band. The group was very similar to BLANKEY JET CITY. They were active from 2002 to 2005 and part of the SexyStone label.
• LOSALIOS Originally conceived in 1996 by Nakamura Tatsuya, the group made it's first official release in 1999. The band's line up is a constant change and is experimenting with different genres.
• ROSSO Bass Player, Terui Toshiyuki, collaborated with former Thee Michelle Gun Elephant members. The group has been making music since 2002, and part of the SexyStone label.
• SHERBETS Another band that Asai Kenichi is part of. The group is another part of the SexyStone label as well.

Discography

Singles

• [1991.01.12] Furyou Shounen no Uta (不良少年のうた)
• [1991.06.05] TEXAS
• [1991.12.11] Fuyu no Sweater (冬のセーター)
• [1992.11.09] Warui Hitotachi (悪いひとたち)
• [1994.04.20] Aoi Hana (青い花)
• [1994.09.07] Kaze ni Naru Made (風になるまで)
• [1995.01.25] Girl / Jiyuu (Girl / 自由)
• [1995.10.25] Kuchizuke (くちづけ)
• [1997.05.28] Gasoline no Yurekata (ガソリンの揺れかた)
• [1997.09.03] Hidarikiki no Baby (左ききのBaby)
• [1998.01.21] Akai Tambourine (赤いタンバリン)
• [1998.05.10] Chiisana Koi no Melody (小さな恋のメロディー)
• [1998.08.26] Dandelion (ダンデライオン)
• [1998.11.18] SWEET DAYS
• [1999.05.02] Pepin (ペピン)
• [2000.04.12] SEA SIDE JET CITY
• [2000.06.05] SATURDAY NIGHT

Albums

• [1991.04.12] Red Guitar And The Truth
• [1992.01.22] BANG!
• [1993.02.24] C.B. Jim
• [1994.05.25] Shiawase no Kane ga Narihibiki Boku wa Tada Kanashii Furi wo Suru (幸せの鐘が鳴り響き僕はただ悲しいふりをする)
• [1995.11.22] SKUNK
• [1997.06.18] LOVE FLASH FEVER
• [1998.06.24] Romeo no Shinzou (ロメオの心臓)
• [2000.05.10] Harlem Jets

Mini-Albums

• [1993.12.01] METAL MOON

Analog

• [1992.11.09] Warui Hitotachi (悪いひとたち)
• [1995.03.01] The Six
• [1995.11.22] SKUNK
• [1999.05.02] Pepin (ペピン)
• [2000.05.10] HARLEM JETS
• [2000.09.20] LAST DANCE

Compilations / Best Albums

• [1992.09.30] LIVE!!!
• [1995.03.01] The Six
• [1998.01.21] Kokkyou Senjou no Ari (国境線上の蟻)
• [2000.09.20] LAST DANCE
• [2000.10.25] BLANKEY JET CITY 1991-1995
• [2000.10.25] BLANKEY JET CITY 1997-2000
• [2009.01.21] MONKEY STRIP ACT2
• [2009.01.21] RARE TRACKS
• [2013.03.27] COMPLETE SINGLE COLLECTION "SINGLES"

VHS

• [1992.04.22] DOG FOOD
• [1994.06.26] Angel Fish
• [1994.09.28] MONKEY STRIP
• [1995.12.13] Are You Happy?
• [1995.08.28] BLANKEY JET CITY SOLO WORKS
• [1998.10.07] BABYFACE PRESIDENT
• [1998.12.02] BARRACUDA - TOKYO SIX DAYS-
• [1999.11.10] SHERBETS JIM SPIDER LOSALIOS - BLANKEY JET CITY SOLO WORKS II
• [2000.06.26] CANDY or HELL
• [2000.09.20] LAST DANCE

DVD

• [2000.09.20] LAST DANCE
• [2002.03.27] DOG FOOD (re-issue)
• [2002.03.27] Are You Happy? (re-issue)
• [2002.03.27] BLANKEY JET CITY SOLO WORKS (re-issue)
• [2002.05.16] Angel Fish Complete Edition (re-issue)
• [2002.05.16] MONKEY STRIP (re-issue)
• [2002.05.16] CLIPS (re-issue)
• [2002.05.16] BARRACUDA - TOKYO SIX DAYS- (re-issue)
• [2002.05.16] SHERBETS JIM SPIDER LOSALIOS - BLANKEY JET CITY SOLO WORKS II (re-issue)

External Links

• BLANKEY JET CITY Official Website
• SexyStones Official Website
• Nippop Profile | Blankey Jet City