GO!GO!7188

GO!GO!7188
Background information
Origin Kagoshima City, Japan
Genres Rock, Surf rock
Years active 1998–2012
Labels Capitol Music/Toshiba-EMI (2000–2006)
BMG Japan (2007–2009)
FlyingStar Records (2010–2012)
Breast(milia)/Yamaha (Talent agency; 2000–2013)
Associated acts Yuu, Akiko Hamada, Chirinuruwowaka
Website Official Website
Past members Yuu (vocal & guitar)
Akko (vocal & bass)
Turkey (drums)

GO!GO!7188 (Go Go Nana Ichi Hachi Hachi), also known simply as Gogo, was a Japanese rock band with influences spanning from surf rock to punk rock to enka.[1]

History

In June 1998, Yumi Nakashima (nicknamed Yuu) and Akiko Hamada (nicknamed Akko), both alumnae of the same year at Shoyo High School in Kagoshima of Kyūshū, formed a band composed of girls, which was the forerunner of GO!GO!7188. When the band broke up in 1999, Yu and Akko formed GO!GO!7188 to participate in the Teen's Music Festival, sponsored by Yamaha. They didn't win the grand prize, but they signed to the talent agency breast/milia.

Turkey then joined GoGo as a drummer, so that the band might sign to the major label, Capitol Music (Toshiba-EMI). They went to Tokyo in February, 2000, and debuted their first single Taiyō on June 28.

On October 13, 2003, Akko released her indie solo album "Kirari" under the name of Akiko Hamada.

On March 1, 2004, Yu released her solo album "Ten no Mikaku".

On November 2, 2005, Yu formed band a new band, Chirinuruwowaka. On September 28, Akko released a major solo album "Aruyoude Naiyoude, Arumono" under the name of Akiko Hamada.

On October 1, 2006, Akiko Hamada announced on her official site that she had gotten married. Also, she changed her professional name to Akiko Noma.

In 2007, Go!Go!7188 carried out their first world tour in the United States. They transferred to BMG Japan in March.

In June 2010, they transferred to FlyingStar Records (Victor Entertainment).

On February 10, 2012, the band announced on their website that they were disbanding.

Members

  • Yū (ユウ), Real name: Yumi Nakashima (中島 優美, Nakashima Yumi, born December 1, 1979) is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. Released a solo album, Ten no Mikaku as Yuu, in 2004. Released the album Iroha with side band, Chirinuruwowaka in 2005.
  • Akko (アッコ), Real name: Akiko Noma (野間 亜紀子, Noma Akiko, maiden name: Hamada (浜田); born February 13, 1980) is the bassist, backup vocalist, and lyricist. Released a solo album, Kirari under her real name in 2003. Second solo album, Aru yō de nai yō de, aru mono, was released on November 2, 2005.
  • Turkey (ターキー), Real name: Takayuki Hosokawa (細川 央行, Hosokawa Takayuki, born July 10, 1973) is the drummer, additional vocals.

Discography

Singles

  1. Taiyō (太陽, "Sun") (June 28, 2000)
  2. Jet Ninjin (ジェットにんぢん, "Jet Carrot") (August 30, 2000)
  3. Koi no Uta (こいのうた, "Love Song") (October 25, 2000)
  4. Mushi '98 (むし'98, "Bug '98") (November 16, 2000)
  5. Dotanba de Cancel (ドタン場でキャンセル, "Last Minute Cancel") (April 11, 2001)
  6. Aa Seishun (あぁ青春, "Ah, Youth") (July 11, 2001)
  7. C7 (October 24, 2001)
  8. Ukifune (浮舟) (October 9, 2002)
  9. Tane (種, "Seed") (April 25, 2003)
  10. Ruriiro (瑠璃色, "Color of Lapis Lazuli") (August 6, 2003)
  11. Aoi Kiretsu (青い亀裂, "Blue Crack") (August 25, 2004)
  12. Kinkyori Ren'ai (近距離恋愛, "Short Distance Lovemaking") (September 13, 2006)
  13. Manatsu no Dance Hall (真夏のダンスホール, "Midsummer Dance Hall") (June 28, 2007)
  14. Kataomoi Fighter "Itazura na Kiss" first ending (片思いファイター, "Unrequited Love Fighter") (May 28, 2008)
  15. Futashika Tashika (ふたしかたしか, "Uncertain Certainty") (January 14, 2009)

Albums

Original albums

  1. Dasoku Hokō (蛇足歩行) (December 6, 2000)
  2. Gyotaku (魚磔) (November 11, 2001)
  3. Tategami (鬣) (February 26, 2003)
  4. Ryūzetsuran (竜舌蘭) (October 27, 2004)
  5. Parade (パレード) (October 18, 2006)
  6. 569 (ゴーロック Go Rock) (October 24, 2007)
  7. Antenna (アンテナ) (February 2, 2009)
  8. Go!!GO!GO!Go!! (June 2, 2010)

Other albums

  1. Tora no Ana (虎の穴) (July 10, 2002) (cover album)
  2. Kyū Ni Ichi Jiken (九・二一事件) (December 10, 2003) (live album)
  3. Gonbuto Tour Nippon Budōkan (Kanzen-ban) (ごんぶとツアー日本武道館(完全版)) (March 16, 2005) (live album)
  4. Who Plays a Go-Go? ~GO!GO!7188 Amateur Tribute Album~ (April 20, 2005) (tribute album)
  5. Best of GO!GO! (ベスト オブ ゴー！ゴー！) (April 15, 2006) (best album)
  6. Tora no Ana 2 (虎の穴 2) (May 28, 2008) (cover album)
  7. 2man Tour Tetsuko no Hair + Open Night Family ~Yokae no Kazoku~ CD + DVD (October 29, 2008) (live album & DVD documentary)
  8. Very Best Of Go! Go! (ベリー ベスト オブ ゴー! ゴー!) (October 10, 2012) (best album)

DVDs and videos

  1. GO!GO!7188 Tonosama Tour 2001 (GO!GO!7188とのさまツアー2001) (October 24, 2001)
  2. GO!GO! Daieizō-sai (GO!GO!大映像祭!) (March 19, 2003)
  3. GO!GO!7188 Gonbuto Tour Nihon Budokan (GO!GO!7188 ごんぶとツアー 日本武道館) (March 16, 2005)
  4. GO!GO! Daieizō-sai (Omake-tsuki) (GO!GO!大映像祭! (おまけ付)) (March 15, 2006)
  5. GO!GO!7188 6.21 Jiken (October 29, 2008) DVD (limited & regular editions)

Radio

  • GO!GO!Sakurajima (2000)
  • GO!GO!7188's allnightnippon-r (2000–2001)
  • GO!GO!7188's BeiBeiKin (2004)
  • GO!GO!7188's BeiBeiKin 1/2 (2005)
  • GO!GO!7188's BeiBeiSui 1/2 (2005–present)

References

  1. ↑ [[Japan Times] Primary approach adds up for GO!GO!7188 "Despite the excitable nature suggested by the punctuation in their name, GO!GO!7188, who formed in 1998, produced their six prior albums with sober attention to detail. Their best records — 2003’s “Tategami,” 2006’s “Parade” and 2007’s “569” — each presented a deliberate weaving of elegant melodies sung in helium pitch by guitarist-vocalist Yuu Nakashima, with intricate guitar lines and intense rhythms that created something unique. "
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