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MarBell 
MarBell performing in Tokyo, 2008.Background information Origin Tokyo, Japan Genres Alternative rock, shoegazing, gothic rock Years active 2006–2010 Labels N-Records Associated acts MAA Website marbell.jp Past members Mar
Tsunoda Takanori
Azusa
Yu-YaMarbell (stylized as MarBell) was a Japanese rock band active from 2006 to 2010 and signed to their own independent label, N-Records.
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History
Marbell was formed in 2006 with half-Japanese half-American model Mar on vocals and Tsunoda Takanori as guitarist, producer and arranger.[1] They were later joined by bassist Azusa and drummer Yu-Ya before releasing their debut album Sister on May 14, 2008.[1] The band toured throughout Japan, mainly performing live in Tokyo, but also performed at the 2008 Otakon convention in the United States.[2] Four of the songs from their debut album were performed by the band on May 3, 2008 at the first day of the hide memorial summit, which gave Marbell the opportunity to play for a huge audience and to honor hide, whom Tsunoda was greatly inspired by.[1] The band was inactive throughout 2009.
On March 10, 2010 it was officially announced that Marbell had disbanded after only four years together.[3] Vocalist Mar has since began a solo career under the name MAA.[4]
Members
- Mar – vocals (2006–2010)
- Tsunoda Takanori – guitar, producer (2006–2010)
- Azusa – bass (2008–2010)
- Yu-Ya – drums (2008–2010)
Discography
- Sister (2008)
References
- ^ a b c "Otakon© Announces Sunday Acts: The Underneath and MarBell - Anime News Network". July 10, 2008. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2008-07-10/otakon-announces-sunday-acts-the-underneath-and-marbell. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ^ "Underneath, MarBell at Otakon, Versailles at Anime USA". July 12, 2008. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-12/underneath-marbell-at-otakon-versailles-at-anime-usa. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ^ "MarBell official site". March 10, 2010. http://www.marbell.jp/final.html. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ^ "株式会社TNTC". http://www.tntc.jp/label.html. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
External links
Categories:- Japanese alternative rock groups
- Japanese rock music groups
- Shoegazing musical groups
- Musical groups established in 2006
- Musical groups disestablished in 2010
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