GaGaalinG
GaGaaling | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Gothic rock, pop rock, christian rock[citation needed] |
| Years active | 2004-2010 |
| Labels | Zetima (2005-2006), Gothuall (2007-2010) |
| Past members | MYM MOTO Jun Takai Koyanagi "Cherry" Masanori |
Gagaaling was a Japanese visual kei gothic rock band formed in 2004 and ended in 2010.
History
GaGaalinG fromed in 2005 by vocalist MYM (formerly known as MAIMING) after going to a Rolling Stones concert in 2005 she was so overwhelemed by the band that she decided to make a band herself[1]
On February 6, 2008 GaGaalinG released their 4th single "Pierce".[2], later that month GaGaalinG announced new full-length album, Royal Stranger released on March 26th[3] and a tour at the MEGURO ROKUMEIKAN that starts on March 1st and ends on April 13th.[3]
On November 5th GaGaalinG released their mini-album "Alice".[4]
On March 2, 2010 GaGaalinG announed on their Myspace that they would be disbanding on July 17th.[5] They held their last live on July 17th, 2010 and disbanded later that day.[6]
On October 17, 2015 the band did a reunion show at the 30th year anniversary even of Koyanagi "Cherry" Masanori's debut.[7]
Musical Style
Gagaaling described theirselves as gothic loud rock band.[8] Their songs have also been described as heavy rock and pop.[9] Their songs also incorporate elements of Christianity.[citation needed]
Name
The bands name comes from Yuri Gagarin who was the first person to go to space.[10]
Members
Members
- MYM - Vocals (2005-2010)
- MOTO G-3 - Guitar - (2005-2010)
- Jun Takai - Bass (2007-2010)
- Koyanagi "Cherry" Masanori - Drums (2005-2010)
Discography
Albums
- ROYAL PUNX (2005)
- ROYAL BLOOD (2006)
- Royal Stranger (2008)
Mini Album
- Haruyurara (2006)
- ALICE (2008)
Singles
- Ai no Chikara - born to be loved (2006)
- i-Scream Machine (2007)
- Pierce (2008)
External Links
References
- ^ "MyM Information". JaME. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "GaGaalinG's Upcoming Single". JaME. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ a b "GaGaalinG's New Release and Tour". JaME. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "GaGaalinG's ALICE". JaME. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "GaGaalinG To Cease Activities". JaME. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "GaGaalinG LAST GIG ~GGGGG~". JaME. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "~Cherry's 55-30 years anniversary~". Ameba. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Interview with GaGaalinG at Anime Expo". JaME. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Interview with GaGaalinG at Anime Expo". JaME. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "GaGaalinG's Gothic Loud Gets Global Attention". BARKS. Retrieved August 5, 2023.