Hanaboy
Hanaboy is a two-member J-Pop band under Nippon Crown Records label. The band was established in January 2003 by Miwako (Vocals & Piano) and Kentaro (Drums). The band released two albums and one single under the independent record label before making their major record debut through Nippon Crown Records by releasing their mini-album, . Bassist Macoto joined the band in 2005 but left under mutual agreement in November 2007.[1] Drummer Kentaro followed suit by leaving the band in May 2008 to pursue other musical interests.[2]
The song "The Brand New Morning", featured on their album , has been used for a television commercial for Yakult.[3][better source needed] In 2006 the band performed live at the Shibuya duo music exchange.[4]
Band members[]
Current members[]
- Miwako (Vocals & Piano): 2003 Jan ~ present
Former members[]
- (Drums): 2003 Jan ~ 2008 May 15)
- (Bass Guitar): 2003 Jan ~ 2007 Oct 18
Discography[]
Singles[]
- [2006.06.21] (キミに会える季節)
Mini albums[]
- [?] (Indies Release)
- [2005.04.26] (Indies Release)
- [2007.06.20] (Major Label Debut)
- [2007.10.10]
Albums[]
- [2005.09.07] (Indies Release)
- [2006.10.18]
References[]
- ^ メンバー脱退のお知らせ (in Japanese). Hanaboy Staff. January 2007-10. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
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(help) - ^ "HANABOYから皆様へお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hanaboy Staff. January 2008-05-15. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
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- ^ "BIOGRAPHY" (in Japanese). Hanaboy Staff. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
External links[]
Categories:
- Japanese pop music groups