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On the 18th, rock band B’z’s agency apologized for the accident that occurred during the dismantling of the stage set after the band’s Fukuoka performance the day before, leaving seven people seriously and slightly injured. The agency issued a statement titled, “Regarding an accident that Read More …
The 54th single “STARS” released by B’z on July 12, 2023 ranked first in the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking on July 24. As a result, following the release of “Taiyo no Komachi Angel” in June 1990, the number of consecutive #1 singles won reached 50. Read More …
On the 15th, it was announced on the official website that the guidelines for live performances of the rock unit “B’z” have been abolished. From June, the 35th anniversary live “B’z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2023 -STARS-” will be free to shout loudly and without a mask. Read More …
The B’z website was updated on the 24th, requesting that some fans refrain from bad behavior. The following statement was posted: To everyone who always supports us ~Important request~. At this time, we would like to make an important request to everyone. It is necessary Read More …
In a rare video together, Sakura Kazutoshi, vocalist of Mr. Children and Inaba Koshi, vocalist of B’z sat together in a dialogue video posted on the B’z YouTube channel and as part of Inaba’s official website, “en-zine”. In a discussion about taking care of their Read More …
Rock legend/guitarist Matsumoto Takahiro (Tak) celebrated his 60th birthday. Tak posted on the B’z original Instagram, “I am deeply grateful that I have been able to perform music activities as B’z for more than half of my life with the cooperation of many people. I Read More …
LiSA and B’z guitarist Matsumoto Tak and producer will work together for the theme song “Another Great Day!!” for the live action film “Jigoku no Hanazono” (Hell’s Garden). It was revealed that Matsumoto Tak of B’z will be in charge of the sound production (composition/arrangement) Read More …
On April 27th, legendary guitarist Matsumoto Takahiro and awesome vocalist Inaba Koshi of the rock group B’z held a remote session performing their 1998 hit song “HOME” from their home studio and posted it on their official YouTube channel. The video now has over 1.8 Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com: Near the Port of Kobe is a very popular hot dog stand known as Copenhagen, which serves the Hansen original hot dog! It’s also quite popular among fans of the mega popular Japanese rock duo, B’z (which features Read More …
Of all the numerous best album releases from B’z, their 25th anniversary double album “THE BEST XXV” releases are the best albums for fans to purchase by far! “B’z – B’z The Best XXV 1988-1998” is highly recommended! BAND: B’z ALBUM: B’z The Best XXV Read More …
B’z “Tsuwamono, Hashiru” is the theme song for Taisho Pharmaceutical’s Lipovitan D CM. The song is a support song for Japan’s rugby national team and the commercial has led to a dramatic increase of the number of downloads of the song, especially after Japan’s win Read More …
Inaba Koshi is one of the most well-known music artists in Japan as the vocalist of the rock band B’z (along with legendary guitarist Matsumoto Tak). But you would think that someone would recognize Inaba when he went to Shibuya Station during the beginning of Read More …
Oricon revealed their “ORICON HEISEI RANKING” and B’z took #1! B’z sold over 82.6 million singles and AKB48 ranked second, Mr.Children at #3, Hamasaki Ayumi at #4 and Dreams Come True ranked #5. SMAP took #1 for best selling single with “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake Read More …
“B’z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2018 -HINOTORI-” Blu-ray/DVD will be released on March 13th. The Blu-ray will include six tracks that was featured on the 30th Anniversary on September 21st plus all songs featured on the September 22 Tour Final at Ajinomoto Stadium performances. The tracklisting is Read More …
B’z is celebrating their 30th anniversary but through their website and social media, they are hoping with the power of SNS, someone may have news of what happened to Matsumo Tak’s pink Ernie Ball MUSICMAN EVH guitar which disappeared 20-years ago. The guitar was last Read More …