UP-BEAT was a Japanese rock band. Formed in 1981, made a major debut in 1986 and disbanded in 1995. The band is influential on the development of Visual Kei, cited as influence by some prominent musicians such as
Hakuei (
Penicillin), Ao Sakurai (
cali≠gari), Ryo & Den (
BY-SEXUAL /
ZIGZO). Members: Vocal: Takehiko Hiroishi (1981 - 1995) Guitar: Bon Iwanaga (1981 - 1995) Drum: Yuichi Shimada (1981 -1995) Guitar: Shinji Higashikawa (1981 -1990) Bass: Shinichiro Mizue (1981 - 1990)
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