Mean Machine (band)
Mean Machine is an all-girl Japanese rock band. Mean Machine starred in the Tower Records "No Music, No Life" advertising campaign, and debuted in 2001.
Mean Machine | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2001 |
| Labels | Epic |
| Associated acts | Judy and Mary, The Thrill |
| Website | Official Epic/Sony website (in Japanese) |
| Past members | Ayumi Ito, Chara, Chiwaki, Yukari, Yuki |
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
|
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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