Mean Machine (band)
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Mean Machine | |
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| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2001 |
| Labels | Epic |
| Past members | Ayumi Ito, Chara, Chiwaki, Yukari, Yuki |
| Website | Official Epic/Sony website (in Japanese) |
Mean Machine is an all-girl Japanese rock band. In 1998, Mean Machine was started by Chara and Chiwaki, choosing the themes "have fun", "cute with pheromones", and "play an instrument you never have before" to guide their band, and friends to join as members.[citation needed] Mean Machine starred in the Tower Records "No Music, No Life" advertising campaign, and debuted in 2001.
Members
| Name | Role | Profession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayumi 伊藤歩 Romaji: Ayumi Ito |
Vocalist, lyricist | Actress | Co-starred with Chara in Shunji Iwai's "Swallowtail Butterfly" as Ageha, winning her the Japanese Academy Award for best new actress and best supporting actress. |
| CHIWAKI ちわきまゆみ Romaji: Mayumi Chiwaki |
Guitarist, songwriter | Musician, DJ | Debuted with "Good Morning, I Love You" in 1985. |
| YUKARIE | Bassist, songwriter | Musician | Tenor sax for The Thrill. Debuted with "A MILLION DOLLAR BAND THE THRILL" in 1992. |
| Yuki (有希) 磯谷有希 Romaji: Yuki Isoya |
Drummer, songwriter | Solo artist | Ex-Judy and Mary vocalist, current successful solo artist. Debuted in 1993 with "POWER OF LOVE". |
| Chara 佐藤美和 Romaji: Miwa Sato |
Drummer, songwriter | Solo artist | Immensely popular pop artist. Debuted with "Heaven" 1991. |
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album Information | Chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Cream
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7 |
Singles
| Release | Title | Oricon singles charts |
CDTV music video charts |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Sūhā (スーハー) | 18 | 18 | Cream |
| Knock on You | 38 | 41 |
External links
- Ayumi Ito's official website (in Japanese)
- Mayumi Chiwaki's official website (in Japanese)
- Yukarie's official website (in Japanese)
- YUKI's official website (in Japanese)
- Chara's official website (in Japanese and English)
- No Turning Back | Mean Machine (in English)
- YUKI | Girly Rock (in English)
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