Lead (band)

Lead (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Lead


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Genre = JPOP
Years_active = 2002–present
Label = Pony Canyon
FLIGHT MASTER
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URL = [http://www.lead.tv// Official Lead Website]
Current_members = Hiroki Nakadoi,
Shinya Taniuchi,
Akira Kagimoto,
Keita Furuya
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Lead is a Japanese Hip-Hop Group, under the Record of Pony Canyon/ Flight Master. Their debut was on July 31, 2002 with their single Manatsu no Magic (Mid-Summer Magic).

Biography

Hiroki Nakadoi, Shinya Taniuchi, and Akira Kagimoto all attended Osaka's "Caless Vocal and Dance School" and became good friends. By March 2002, they began doing live street performances, on the streets of Shiroten, Osaka; under the dance unit name of "remix". By May 2002, they renamed the group from "remix" to "flow". After having the name change, the three decided to recruit a fourth member.

Meanwhile, on April 13, 2002 - the "Kyushu/Fukuoka Starlight Audition" was held in Okinawa, Japan on a search for new talent. At the time, thirteen-year-old Keita Furuya and another contestant were declared winners out of the 8,751 hopefuls that had auditioned. Flow tracked down Keita and he soon joined the now four member group "flow" as of May 18, 2002.

On May 23, 2002 - The group underwent another and final name change, officially becoming "Lead", as they hoped to become a leading group of the age.

Around early July 2002 - They held their first live street performance as a four member group "Lead" at Osaka Castle Park. Giving the public a taste of not only their dancing, but singing and rapping as well. The event was a huge success with around 7,000 attendees. Lead also became the opening act for budding group w-inds. for their first live tour - "1st Message", and performed in front of a 120,000 people each opening.

Lead then soon released their first debut single "Manatsu no Magic (Mid Summer Magic)" on July 31, 2002.

That same year, Lead had won 'Best Newcomer' on the 44th Japan Record Awards.

Now six years later, Lead has released to this date a total of 14 singles, five albums, seven DVDs, and have done five tours. As well as making numerous guest appearances on talk shows, hosting their own TV shows, and starring in movies and dramas, not to mention winning a total of three Japan Record Awards.

Members

Hiroki Nakadoi / 中土居宏宜 Age: 23 D.O.B.: July 26, 1985 Birthplace: Osaka, Japan Height: 169cm / 5'6.5" Bloodtype: AB

Shinya Taniuchi / 谷内伸也Age: 21D.O.B.: September 23, 1987 Birthplace: Osaka, Japan Height: 176cm / 5'9.3" Bloodtype: A

Keita Furuya / 古屋敬多Age: 20 D.O.B.: June 13, 1988 Birthplace: Fukuoka, Japan Height: 171cm / 5'7.3" Bloodtype: A

Akira Kagimoto / 鍵本輝Age: 20 D.O.B.: August 20, 1988 Birthplace: Nara, Japan Height: 177cm / 5'9.7" Bloodtype: O

Discography

Albums

Special Remix Album (ft. w-inds., Flame, And Lead) Buddies

ingles

References

* [http://www.cosmicdrive.com/ www.cosmicdrive.com/]

ee also

* List of bands from Japan

External links

* [http://www.lead.tv/ Official Lead Website]
* [http://www.visionfactory.jp/ Vision Factory]
* [http://www.ponycanyon.co.jp/ Pony Canyon]
* [http://flightmaster.ponycanyon.co.jp/ Pony Canyon/Flight Master]
* [http://www.nipponproject.com/en/article.php?article=42 Interview, reviews,gallery and much more]


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