Aurora-ni-narenakatta-Hito-no-tame-ni-Spitz album cover
Spitz (スピッツ) is a Japanese rock band formed in 1987. After meeting in Shizuoka in 1986, they fashioned their sound along the lines of melodic pop rock groups like the Beatles. Issuing their debut album, SPITZ, in 1991, the band went unnoticed for several years, but became very popular in 1995 with the release of their 11th single Robinson and 6th album Hachimitsu. One of their most famous songs, Sora mo Toberu Hazu, was featured as the theme song of Hakusen Nagashi, a popular drama, and is used frequently in school graduation ceremonies. Several of their songs were featured in the anime Honey and Clover. As of January 2006, Spitz has released 30 singles and 15 albums.
Spitz has grown to be a band that is loved by a lot of men and women, from children to adults. The origin of the band name “Spitz” has a meaning ‘sharp’ and ‘pointed’. This describes the rock band at the beginning. It is said that Kusano searched for a name which has a nice ring containing ‘S’ and ‘P’ which USANi likes. And the dog, “spits”, which was popular in the Shōwa period, matched the band images.
Band members
Masamune Kusano (草野マサムネ Kusano Masamune, real name 草野正宗 (same pronunciation)). Vocals, guitar, and songwriting. Born on December 21, 1967 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Graduated from Fukuoka Prefectural Jōnan High School, as well as from Musashino Art University with a degree in Design.
Tetsuya Miwa (三輪テツヤ Miwa Tetsuya, real name 三輪徹也 (same pronunciation)). Guitar. Born on May 17, 1967 in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Graduated from Fujieda Meisei High School and Bunka Fashion College.
Akihiro Tamura (田村明浩 Tamura Akihiro). Bass guitar, band leader. Born on May 31, 1967 in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Graduated from Shizuoka Prefectural Fujieda East High School. Attended Tokyo Zokei University, but left before graduating.
Tatsuo Sakiyama (崎山龍男 Sakiyama Tatsuo). Drums. Born on October 25, 1967 in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Graduated from Tochigi Prefectural Sano High School and Bunka Fashion College.
Spitz Official Website (in Japanese) http://spitz.r-s.co.jp/ (nice site)
Spitz @ Universal Music Japan(in Japanese)
http://www.universal-music.co.jp/spitz/index.html
Not sure if it's coz they're all pretty old now, Kusano's voice sounds very nostalgic to me. I like Robinson =D Their album covers are cute cute!
ReplyDeletebut kusano's voice really doesn't sound that old to me.. thought it was a young bad or something..>_< didn't know that he's already 40 when I first heard his songs. and he doesn't look that old either.. look at his picture....
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