Baad (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese rock band that formed in 1992 and debuted in February 1993 under label Zain Records, currently signed under Giza Studio. As of 2023, its members are vocal Kyouji Yamada, drummer Kazuyoshi Aoki, guitarist Shinichiro Ohta, and bassist Kobayashi Masamichi.
Baad | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Rock, Pop rock |
| Years active | 1992–1999 2023–present |
| Labels | ZAIN Records Nippon Columbia Giza Studio |
| Members | Yamada Kyouji Kobayashi Masamichi Shinichiro Ohta |
| Past members | Hata Hideki Arai Yasunori |
| Website | Official site |
Biography
editThe band formation has been completed in 1992 and in 1993 debut single with the single "Donna Toki Demo Hold Me Tight". Their biggest hit came with the single "Kimi ga Suki da to Sakebitai" that was used in the anime series Slam Dunk.[1][2][3] The main vocalist and lyricist Yamada Kyouji left the band in 1995 and replaced by Hata Hideki as a second vocalist. Following that, the band switched labels from ZAIN Records to Nippon Columbia. Due to the popularity and sale declines, the band disbanded in 1999. After disband, Ohta and Arai has formed independent rock-band Rad Hammer on the same year and in 2001 has launched their activities as a band,[4] Hata become front vocalist of the independent band Arrow. In 2004, Arai has become member of the independent pop back 03Band[5] and Ohta has become member of the rock band Doa and is part of the band as of 2023.[6]
In April 2023, the band announced reunite with the former members of the first vocalist and along with announcement of their live concert.[7][8][9] On 22 May, a few days after reunited first live, drummer Arai died due to cancer.[10][11][12] Two months later, Ohta and doa's members have announced departure from the label Giza Studio and from September and became freelancers under Floodlight company, the announcement was made on their official website.
In October 2023, Ohta himself as representative of Baad, made guest appearance at the Japan's Anime Song Festival held at Melaka, Malaysia. It became his first stage appearance in oversea since his debut.[13][14]
Members
edit- Shinichiro Ohta (大田紳一郎; Guitar, Chorus, Lyricist, Composer)
- Kobayashi Masamichi (小林正道; Bass)
- Yamada Kyouji (山田恭二; First Vocalist, Lyricist)
Past Member
edit- Hata Hideki (秦 秀樹; Second Vocalist, Lyricist)
- Arai Yasunori (新井康徳; Drums; died 22 May 2023)
Discography
editSingles
edit| Release Day | Romaji title | Chart[15] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 17 February 1993 | Donna Toki Demo Hold Me Tight (どんな時でもHold Me Tight) | - |
| 2nd | 26 May 1993 | Aishitai Aisenai (愛したい愛せない) | 23 |
| 3rd | 1 December 1993 | Kimi ga Suki da to Sakebitai (君が好きだと叫びたい) | 16 |
| 4th | 27 July 1994 | Dakishimetai Mou Ichido (抱きしめたいもう一度) | 50 |
| 5th | 9 November 1994 | Kimi wa Manual Toori ni wa Ugokanai (君はマニュアル通りには動かない) | - |
| 6th | 7 August 1996 | Modorenai Jikan no Naka (戻れない時間の中) | - |
| 7th | 21 February 1998 | Kiss Me | - |
| 8th | 23 May 1998 | Follow Me | - |
| 9th | 5 August 1998 | Koishite Hajimete Shitta Kimi (恋してはじめて知った君) | - |
Albums
edit| Release Day | Romaji Title | Charts[16] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 23 February 1994 | Baad | 16 |
| 2nd | 21 November 1994 | Get Back Together | - |
| 3rd | 23 September 1998 | B-SOUL | - |
References
edit- ^ "アニメ化20周年記念！スラムダンクの全テーマソング集『THE BEST OF TV ANIMATION SLAM DUNK〜Single Collection〜 HIGH SPEC EDITION』発売！". lisani.jp (in Japanese).
- ^ "「君が好きだと叫びたい」含むスラムダンクテーマ曲集が復刻". natalie.mu (in Japanese).
- ^ "アニメ『スラムダンク』主題歌ベスト盤にZARD、WANDSなど". barks (in Japanese).
- ^ "RAD HAMMER Official Website". radhammer.xxxxxxxx.jp. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ "03BAND Official Website - Biography -". 03band.web.fc2.com. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ "大田紳一郎 – Shinichiro Ohta profile page" (in Japanese). 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "アニメ「SLAM DUNK」OPテーマ「君が好きだと叫びたい」を大ヒットさせたBAAD、デビュー30周年にメンバーが奇跡の"再会" ライブ出演決定". musicman.co.jp (in Japanese).
- ^ "『SLAM DUNK』OPテーマ30周年！ ロックバンド・BAADが奇跡の復活！". news.livedoor (in Japanese).
- ^ "BAAD再会、デビュー30周年にライブ出演決定". Barks.jp (in Japanese).
- ^ "ロックバンドBAAD・新井康徳さん死去 55歳 『SLAM DUNK』主題歌「君が好きだと叫びたい」". Barks.jp (in Japanese).
- ^ "「SLAM DUNK」OP曲が大ヒットのBAAD、ドラマー新井康徳が死去". Natalie (in Japanese).
- ^ "Slam Dunk Opening Theme Band BAAD's Drummer Yasunori Arai Passes Away". 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Anime music fest sees over 1,000 fans gather in Melaka". The Star. The Star. 2020-03-30. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
- ^ "マレーシア世界遺産都市マラッカで、初のアニメ音楽フェス開催！". excite. excite.co.jp. 2020-03-30. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
- ^ "Baad Single rankings (Oricon)". Oricon (in Japanese).
- ^ "Baad Album rankings (Oricon)". Oricon (in Japanese).